Major Landforms of the Earth — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

Plateaus are very useful. These are rich in mineral deposits. As a result, many of the mining areas in the world are located in the plateau areas. The African plateau is famous for gold and diamond mining.
In India huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese are found in the Chhotanagpur plateau. Plateaus’ lava are rich in black soil that are fertile and good for cultivation. Many plateaus have scenic spots and are of great attraction to tourists.