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Difference Between Northern Plains And Peninsular Plateau.


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The Northern PlainsThe Peninsular Plateau
Location
Geologically, the Northern Plains were formed in the recent geological periodGeologically, the Peninsular Plateau is part of the Gondwanaland, the southern part of ancient super-continent Pangaea
Landform
Are the most recent landform, which are being formed and reshaped by the river systemsThe Peninsular plateau is part of the oldest landmass and one of the most stable land blocks.
Characteristics of Land
It is a fertile, level landIt is a plateau or tableland with gently rising rounded hills and wide shallow valleys.
Type of soil
Formed of alluvial deposits brought down by the riversBlack soil is mostly found formed by the lava
Division

The Northern Plains are divided into :

(i) The Punjab Plains formed by Indus and its tributaries

(ii) The Ganga Plains in North India

(iii) The Brahmaputra Plain in Assam

The Peninsular Plateau is divided into :

(i) The Central Highlands

(ii) The Deccan Plateau.

Irrigation
Canal irrigation is suitable in the northern plainsTank irrigation is popular in the peninsular plateau
Climate
Hot summers and cold wintersMainly hot and humid climate
Crops
Mainly rice, cotton, wheat and sugarcane are grown in the northern plainsMainly millets, oilseeds, maize, spices and other coarse grains are grown in the peninsular plateau

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