Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau
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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.
The one major difference between them is that the whole mountain system of Himalaya represents a very youthful topography with high peaks, deep valleys, and fast-flowing rivers whereas the peninsular plateau are composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys. India is divided into six physiographic divisions on basis of the varied physiographic features: units as follows: Northern and North-eastern Mountain; Northern Plain; Peninsular Plateau; Indian Desert; Coastal Plains; and Islands.
Features of the physical divisions of India
The Himalayan mountains. They are divided into three main parallel ranges.
Northern Indian plains. These plains lie to the south of the Himalayas.
Peninsular plateau. It is located to the south of the northern plains.
Great Indian desert.
Coastal plains.
Islands.