Which are the major physiographic division of India? Contrast the relief of Himalayan
region with that of the Northern plains.
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Answer:
The major physiographic divisions of India are (i) The Himalayan mountains (ii) The Northern plains (iii) The Peninsular plateau (iv) The Indian desert (v) The Coastal plains (vi) The islands
Explanation:
Answer:
There are 6 physiograpic division in India there are
1)Peninsula plateau
2)Himalayas
3)Islands
4)Deserts
5)Peninsular plateau
6)Coastal plain.
The Himalayan region has the most rugged relief,it is divided into 3 parts (greater Himalayas,lesser Himalayas,shivalliks) this region has low temperature they reach high altitudes.
The Northern Plain is also called the Indo-Gangetic plain. The soil cover in this plain is rich and fertile, and water is found in plenty, combined with a favourable climate for growing several major crops, the Northern Plain is one of the world's most intensively farmed areas and hence very densely populated.