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Good to Know :

Basalt beds (dark dense rocks) of the Deccan Plateau were created due to
volcanic eruptions which took place over 65 million years ago. These are known as

the Deccan trap eruptions and are one of the largest volcanic formations on Earth.

Life in the Southern Plateau: The Southern Plateau region covers of vast area and hence
the climate and soil vary from place to place. The region experiences heavy rainfall.

However, the climate is moderate in this region— it is neither too hot nor too cold.

Maharashtra: Maharashtra is located in the north-western part of the Deccan Plateau.

Its capital is Mumbai, an important trade and industrial centre. Mumbai is also the
biggest centre for film production in India.

Some other important cities of Maharashtra are Pune, Nasik, Nagpur, Aurangabad

and Solapur. Godavari and Krishna are the two
important rivers in the state.

Maharashtra is the largest producer of cotton
and the second largest producer of sugarcane

in India. The state also produces fruits such as
grapes, oranges and bananas. The oranges of

Nagpur are very famous.

Textiles, automobiles and electronics are some Ganesh Chaturhi
important industries in Maharashtra.

Tamasha, a kind of dance-drama is very popular in
the state. The traditional clothes of men are dhoti

and shirt, with a cap called a Gandhi topi.

The women wear sarees, which are tied in a special

way. Marathi is the common language. The most
popular festival in the state is Ganesh Chaturthi.
Mysore City

Karnataka: Towards the South of Maharashtra lies Karnataka. Its capital Bengaluru
is called the ‘Garden City’. Mysore, Hubli and Dharwad and other important cities

of Karnataka.

Krishna and Kaveri are the two important rivers in the state. The state is a leading

producer of coffee. Teak and sandalwood are its well-known forest products.

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