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Structure and Physiography

CBSE · Class 11 · Geography

Complete topic list for Structure and Physiography in CBSE Class 11 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Structure and Physiography

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1. Earth's age, plate movement, and geological divisions of India

  • Earth is approximately 4600 million years old.
  • The Indian plate was south of the equator millions of years ago and was once larger.
  • The Australian plate was once part of the larger Indian plate before breaking apart.
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2. The Peninsular Block

  • The Peninsular Block is one of the three geological divisions of India.
  • It is formed mainly of very ancient gneisses and granites.
  • It has stood as a rigid block since the Cambrian period.
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3. The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains, and the Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain

  • The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains are young, weak and flexible in structure.
  • They are still shaped by exogenic and endogenic forces.
  • They are tectonic in origin and are dissected by fast-flowing rivers.
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4. Northern Plains: zones and river features

  • The Northern Plains are formed by alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.
  • From north to south, the plains are divided into Bhabar, Tarai, and alluvial plains.
  • The alluvial plains are further divided into Bhangar and Khadar.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The physical shape of India is the result of ancient geological structure, plate movement, and long-term geomorphic processes

Geological divisions of IndiaPhysiographic divisions of IndiaPeninsular BlockHimalayas and other Peninsular MountainsIndo-Ganga-Brahmaputra PlainPlate movementNorthern PlainsPeninsular Plateau

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Structure and Physiography covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 11 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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