Meghalaya Plateau
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Overview
The Meghalaya plateau, with the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills, is an extension of the peninsular block, cut off from it by the Garo–Rajmahal (Malda) gap.
It is an extension of the peninsular block, separated from the Chota Nagpur plateau by the Garo–Rajmahal gap filled by Ganga–Brahmaputra deposits.
From west to east it is divided into the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills.
Its southern face catches the monsoon, and Mawsynram and Cherrapunji (Sohra) are among the wettest places on earth. Living root bridges are found in its valleys.
It is made of ancient rocks.
It has many caves.
Coal and limestone are found here.
It is known for high rainfall.
Geography and key facts
- Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hills
- Peninsular extension
- Malda gap
- Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
- Mawsynram and Sohra
- Garo–Rajmahal gap
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on physiography.
Note for UPSC
An extension of the peninsular block, separated by the Garo–Rajmahal gap. Label position is approximate.
Physical regions help answer questions on soils, crops and drainage; labels are approximate.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Meghalaya Plateau yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Physical region
- State / UT
- Meghalaya
- Coordinates
- 25.582°N, 91.999°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
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