Question

which are the major physiographic divisions of India . Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the peninsular plateau

Answer 1

the Himalayas other north Indian plains the coastal region

Answer 2

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The major physiographic divisions of India are:

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Northern Plains

• The Peninsular Plateau

• The Indian Desert

• The Coastal Plains

• The Islands

$\mapsto$Geologically, the Peninsular Plateau constitutes one of the ancient land masses on the earth’s surface.

$\mapsto$It was supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks. The Himalayas are the most recent landforms.

$\mapsto$From the viewpoint of geology, Himalayan mountains form an unstable zone.

$\mapsto$The whole mountain system of Himalaya represents a very youthful topography with high peaks, deep valleys and fast-flowing rivers.

$\mapsto$ The northern plains are formed of alluvial deposits. The peninsular plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys.