A plateau is defined as a flat and elevated landform rising sharply above the underlying area on at least a single side. Plateaus are essential features of the earth's surface which occupy over 33% of the total surface of the planet. Plateau is a raised flat area with one or more steep slopes. Plateau in general has a higher elevation than the rest of the region. A plateau is formed by the erosion of the nearby rivers, glacial activity, and flooding. The pressure of thick layers of rock withi Plateaus are extensive flat uplands found on every continent, as one of the four major landforms on the Earth, among mountains, plains, and hills. Altogether, plateaus take up one-third of the planet's surface, with the largest, the Tibetan Plateau , spreading through Tibet, China, and India, and covering a total of 2.5 million km 2. Formation On the Altiplano plateau , Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, Bolivia. Location in the world is an important determinant in how a plateau ... Plateaus in India The peninsular plateau of India is composed of Different types of Rocks as crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic materials. As a result of the breakdown and drift of the Gondwana continent, it is one of the oldest landmasses. There are shallow, wide valleys and rounded hills on the plateau . This plateau is divided into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau . Mineral Resources abound on India’s plateaus. India’s Chota Nagpur plateau contains enormous deposits of ...
