1. Explain any one reason responsible for the formation of
2. Explain the three longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas. Greater, Shi
What characteristic features distinguish the Peninsular plateau from the
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1.Weathering, water, elevation, sinking, and erosion of the soil are constantly shaping the surface of the Earth. ... Erosion occurs when material on the surface like soil and rocks which are called sediments are deposited or dropped off in a different location
2.The Himalaya consists of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. The northern most range is known as the Great or Inner Himalayas or the Himadri . The range lying to the south of the Himadri forms forms the most rugged mountain system and known as less Himalayas or Himachal.
3.Himalayas are young fold mountains formed in tertiary period while peninsula plateau are the oldest flat tableland feature and formed much before the Himalayas. The Himalayan region is an unstable landmass whereas Peninsular Region is a very stable landmass
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Below is given the contrast between the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
The Himalayan region Peninsular plateau
1. It consists of the loftiest mountains and deep valleys. 1. It consists of broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills.
2. It is formed due to the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates. 2. It is formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land.
3. In the Himalayan region we find the highest mountains of the world. 3. We don't find very high peaks in the Peninsular Plateau.
4. It is formed at the edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain. 4. It is formed at the edge of the Deccan Plateau.
5. There are many well-known hill-stations found in the Himalayan region. Examples are: Shimla, Mussoorie, Darjeeling, etc. 5. No well-known hill station is found in the Peninsular Plateau.
6. The Himalayan region contains only a few minerals. 6. The Peninsular Plateau is the storehouse of the minerals.
7. The rivers that originate from the Himalayas are perennial. 7. The rivers that originate from plateau are seasonal in nature.