Question

Name the different major physiographic divisions of India. Write a note on any one of them.

Answer 1

The physiographic division are as follows
1) Himalayan mountain
2. Northern plains
3. Peninsular plateau
4. Coastal plain
5. Great Indian Desert
6. The islands
Short note on Himalayan Mountain :-

These young fold mountain stretch from Kashmir in the West to Assam in the East and form an arc. They are about 2,400km long and 150-450km wide. The Himalayas are known as young fold mountain because they were formed comparatively recently in earth's history as a result of compression.

Answer 2

Different major physiographic divisions of India are:
1) The Himalayas
2) The Northern plains
3) The desert
4) The coastal plains
5) The islands
6) The Peninsular plateau

[1] The desert

> The great Indian desert is called The Thar Desert.
> Barchans are found on the border.
> Luni is the only river.
> It receives very less rainfall - less than 150mm
> Aravalli range lies on the south east of the desert.
> There are many different types of flora and fauna found in the desert.