In which direction is the general elevation of the peninsular plateau of India? 

Key Points

• The general elevation of the peninsular plateau of India is from West to East.
• This elevation pattern is due to the geological history and the tectonic movements that have shaped the region.
• The Western Ghats are higher in elevation compared to the Eastern Ghats, causing most rivers to flow eastward towards the Bay of Bengal.
• This west-to-east slope is a significant factor influencing the drainage pattern and river systems in the peninsular region.

Additional Information

• The Peninsular Plateau is one of the oldest and most stable landmasses in India.
• It is composed primarily of ancient crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.
• The plateau is divided into two major parts: the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.
• Important rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.
• The elevation decreases from the Western Ghats (which are higher) to the Eastern Ghats (which are lower), contributing to the eastward flow of these rivers.