Question 4 - NCERT Questions - Chapter 2 Class 9 Geography - Physical Features of India - Geography

Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.

Answer :

Answer to be written in exam :

Physical features of India can be grouped under :

• Himalayan Mountains

• Northern Plains

• Peninsular Plateau

• Indian Desert

• Coastal Plains

• Islands

Contrasting the relief of Himalayan region with Peninsular plateau :

• Geologically, Peninsular plateau constitutes one of the most ancient landmasses on earth’s surface.
• Himalayas and northern plains are the most recent landforms.
• Himalayan mountains form an unstable zone, it represents a very youthful topography with high peaks, deep valleys and fast flowing rivers . Northern plains are formed of alluvial deposits.
• Peninsular plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys.