Write a short note on the different types of physical features in India.
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The Himalayas: It is chain of high mountain ranges which run
from west, north and northeastern parts of the country. The Himalayans are the young fold mountains which are divided into three ranges- the Himadri, Himachal and the Shiwaliks.
The Northern Indian Plains: They are a vast stretch of flat alluvial plains covering the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. These are fertile plains and the main occupation of people in these plains is agriculture.
The Great Indian Desert: The vast plains of sandy stretch covering mainly the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat form the Thar Desert. The regions receive less than 50cm of rainfall annually.
The Peninsular Plateau: It is the oldest landmass of India. It is further divided into Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. On the western margins of the Deccan the Western Ghats and on the Eastern margin lies Ghats.