Which are the major Physiographic divisions of India? Contrast between the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
Which are the major Physiographic divisions of India? Contrast between the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
The major Physiographic divisions of India are:
(i) The Himalayan Mountains
(ii) The Northern Plains
(iii) The Peninsular Plateau
(iv) The Indian Desert
(v) The Coastal Plains
(vi) The Islands
The differences between the Himalayan region and the Peninsular plateau are given below:
The Himalayan Region
The Peninsular Plateau
Having a comparatively recent origin, it is made up of young fold mountains.
It is the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent; was part of the Gondwanaland
Consists of the loftiest mountains and deep valleys
Consists of broad and shallow valleys, and rounded hills
Formed due to the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates.
Formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwanaland
Composed of Sedimentary rocks
Composed of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks
It is very important for India in protecting from cold winds, bringing monsoon winds in the north, and source of water for rivers like Ganga and Indus.
This region is very good for mineral mining and other primary sector related activities.
The major Physiographic divisions of India are:
(i) The Himalayan Mountains
(ii) The Northern Plains
(iii) The Peninsular Plateau
(iv) The Indian Desert
(v) The Coastal Plains
(vi) The Islands
The differences between the Himalayan region and the Peninsular plateau are given below:
The Himalayan Region | The Peninsular Plateau |
Having a comparatively recent origin, it is made up of young fold mountains. | It is the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent; was part of the Gondwanaland |
Consists of the loftiest mountains and deep valleys | Consists of broad and shallow valleys, and rounded hills |
Formed due to the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates. | Formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwanaland |
Composed of Sedimentary rocks | Composed of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks |
It is very important for India in protecting from cold winds, bringing monsoon winds in the north, and source of water for rivers like Ganga and Indus. | This region is very good for mineral mining and other primary sector related activities. |
