Question

Each physiographic feature of India complements the other and makes the country rich in natural resources.” Elaborate the statement with suitable examples. (5M)
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Significance of physiographic regions are:

(i) Northern Mountains provide us perennial rivers which have contributed in the formation of Northern plain by depositing alluvial silt. Besides they act as barrier against cold winds in winters. These are many beautiful Hill Stations located in Himachal region. Northern mountains are the major source of water and forest wealth.

(ii) Northern plains are structure of granaries and are responsible for major wheat and other food crops grown for entire country.

(iii) Similarly Peninsular Plateau is structure of minerals. They provide raw material for a number of manufacturing industries, helping in the economic development of the country. Besides plenty of minerals are exported outside the country fetching us foreign exchange.

(iv) Coastal regions and Island groups provides sites for tourism, development of fisheries, etc.

(v) There are twelve major ports of India which are used for various exports and imports business. Thus, the diverse physical features of the land have immense future possibilities of development