Uncategories Which are the major physiographical divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Northern Plains of India.

Which are the major physiographical divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Northern Plains of India.

Sol.      The landmass of India can be divided into following major physiographic divisions:
            (a) The Himalayan Mountains
            (b) The Northern Plains
            (c) The Peninsular Plateau
            (d) The Indian Desert
            (e) The Coastal Plains
            (f) The Islands
            The Himalayan region is rugged and shows great variations in terms altitude. The Northern Plains, on the other hand, is more or less level and has least variations in terms of altitude. The Himalayan region is formed by rocks and unconsolidated sediments. The Northern Plains is composed of alluvial deposits.

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