GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

How do the Deccan and Chota Nagpur plateaus differ in their physical characteristics and resource potential?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025

Syllabus: Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

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The toppers’ answers

Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 190 wordsTheir whole copy

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Both Deccan and Chotanagpur Plateaus offer critical yet different resources based on their characters.

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- Map of India - Deccan labelled - Chotanagpur labelled

(A) PHYSICAL character

BaseDeccan PlateauChotanagpur
(1) HistoryFormation by volcanic Eruption of Reunion IslandsFormed by upward push of Indian plate
(2) Naturemore Even slope and Black Soil Basedless uneven; Red-yellow soil
(3) Agri Potentialvery high due to high clay presenceLesser scope (unfertile soil)
(4) Habitationless pressure; plateau sparsely populated.tribal dominance and Forest density

(B). Resource Potential

DeccanChotanagpur
1) Sedimentary RocksLessMore (mica, Dolomite)
2) Igneous RocksMore (lava based) Ex: GraniteMore metamorphic nature
3) Iron & steel (coal)less/minimalmore Concentrated
4) Natural ResourceRich like W. Ghats Hydel PotentialAlso rich forestry areas like Singbhum

Close · a summary

Thus due to unique geography the regions differ, yet contribute significantly in own capacity.

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