Question

Decribe any four of major relief divisions of Indian land mass

Answer 1

1) Himalayas :

• To the north of India, The Himalayan mountains extend from West to East at a Length around 2400 Kms.

• There are three parallel ranges viz.Himadri,Himachal and Shivaliks.

2) Indo - Gangetic plains :

• indo - Gangetic plain is formed with interaction of rivers Ganga,Indus and their Tributaries.

3) Thar Desert :

• Thar desert lies in rain shadow region of Aravali mountains.

• Luni is only river in the region

4) Islands :

• Andaman and Nicobar islands are in Bay of Bengal. They are of Volcanic origin.

• Lakshadweep islands are in Arabian Sea. They are of coral Origin.

Answer 2

Answer:

India is not only known for its history but also for its diverse geographical features.

What is physical division?

Physical divisions are natural boundaries in the form of water, sand or soil.

Explanation:

There are six different physical divisions of India-

• Northern Mountains: They comprise various Himalayan ranges including, the Himadri range, the Himachal range, Eastern highlands and the Trans Himalayan range.
• Northern plains: It is a favourable place for human settlement as it has fertile soil, rivers, and a suitable climate for agricultural purpose.
• Peninsular plateau: It appears triangular in shape and is composed of metamorphic, crystalline and igneous rocks.
• Great Indian Desert: It is also known as the Thar Desert, occupies sone area in Rajastha, northwestern India and Punjab.
• Coastal plains: The peninsular plateau is surrounded by a stretch of narrow coastal strips, these run along the Arabian Sea amd the Bay of Bengal on the east and the west respectively.
• Islands: An island is defined as a small portion of sub continental land that is surrounded by water. There are two major groups of islands in India, namely, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshwadweep Islands.