Question

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

Answer 1

Following are the major physiographic divisions of India-

i) The Great Himalayas

ii) The Northern Plains

iii) The Western Desert

iv) The Peninsular Plateau

v) The Coastal Plains

vi) The Island groups

Answer 2

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.

Peninsularis divided into 2 parts (central,deccan) it received moderate temperature, the deccan plateau is titled towards the east.