Divide Madhya Pradesh into physical divisions and write a note on the geographical characteristics of Malwa Plateau.

Physical Divisions of Madhya Pradesh & Geographical Profile of Malwa Plateau:

Madhya Pradesh is divided into Three Major Macro Physical Divisions and 7 Sub-Divisions:

• I. Central Highlands (मध्य उच्च प्रदेश):
  1. Malwa Plateau (मालवा का पठार)
  2. Central India Plateau (मध्य भारत का पठार)
  3. Bundelkhand Plateau (बुंदेलखंड का पठार)
  4. Rewa-Panna Plateau (रीवा-पन्ना का पठार)
  5. Narmada-Son Valley (नर्मदा-सोन घाटी)
• II. Satpura-Maikal Range (सतपुड़ा-मैकल श्रेणी प्रदेश)
• III. Eastern Plateau / Baghelkhand (पूर्वी पठार / बघेलखंड)

Geographical Characteristics of the Malwa Plateau:

• Extent & Formation: Largest division covering 28.62% (88,222 sq. km) of MP, formed by Cretaceous Deccan Trap basaltic fissure lava.
• Relief & Elevation: Undulating tableland (300–600 m elevation) sloping north-east; highest peaks are Sigar (881 m) and Janapav (854 m).
• Climate & Agriculture: Temperate climate with 75–100 cm rainfall; deep black fertile soil earning it the title "Wheat Bowl of Central India" (renowned for GI Sharbati Wheat, Soybean, and Cotton).