write a brief note about 'physical features of India' with short introduction and conclusion
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The physical features of India can be divided into six broad categories according to their physiographic forms:
Explanation:
Himalayan Mountains
The northernmost landscape of the country highlights the fold mountains of the Himalayas. Though geologically young, the
physical features of India, the Himalayas vary in width between 400 Km to 150 KM.
Northern Plains
The three major river systems of India- Indus, Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries
Peninsular Plateau
The oldest landmass of India, the Peninsular Plateau was the result of the tectonic shifts of the Gondwana Land. This massive plateau area is further divided as-
Indian Desert
The undulating sandy plains covered with sand dunes on the western fringes of the Aravali Hills comprise the Indian Desert.
Coastal Plains
Right on the outer edges of the Indian peninsula, lies the narrow strips of the coastal plains. These sea fed regions cover the shores of the Bay of Bengal
ISLAND
Two groups of islands lie on the two oceans surrounding the main landmass of the subcontinent