Explanation: The South-Western Plateau Region extends over Karnataka, Goa and contiguous Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala. This belt is rich in ferrous metals and bauxite.

• It also contains high grade iron ore, manganese and limestone. This belt lacks in coal deposits except Neyveli lignite.
• This belt does not have as diversified mineral deposits as the north-eastern belt.
• Kerala has deposits of monazite and thorium, bauxite clay. Goa has iron ore deposits.
• Rajasthan is rich in building stones i.e. sandstone, granite, marble.

Source: NCERT