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Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast... - Contemporary India
Question
Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
Answer
The major physiographic divisions of India are:
The Himalayan Mountains
The Northern Plains
The Peninsular Plateau
The Indian Desert
The Coastal Plains
The Islands
Contrast between the Himalayan Region and the Peninsular Plateau:
| Feature | Himalayan Region | Peninsular Plateau |
| Origin | Young fold mountains formed by the folding of the Tethys sea. | Formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwanaland. |
| Relief | High altitude with rugged peaks and deep valleys. | Low altitude with rounded hills and shallow valleys. |
| Composition | Composed of sedimentary rocks. | Composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks. |
| Stability | Geologically unstable and active zone. | Geologically one of the most stable landmasses. |
