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Structure and Physiography

CBSE · Class 11 · Geography

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Topics in Structure and Physiography

1

Geological Structure of India

  • Earth is approximately 4600 million years old with continuous evolution through endogenic and exogenic forces
  • Indian plate was originally south of equator and included Australian plate
  • Northward movement of Indian plate continues today with significant consequences
2

Physiographic Divisions of India

  • Six major physiographic divisions: Northern Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, Islands
  • Each division has distinct relief, climate, drainage, and vegetation patterns
  • Divisions are based on geological structure, relief features, and geomorphological processes
3

The Northern and Northeastern Mountains

  • Include Himalayas and Northeastern hills with parallel mountain ranges
  • Length: 2,500 km (east-west), Width: 160-400 km (north-south)
  • Orientation varies: NW-SE in northwest, E-W in Darjeeling-Sikkim, SW-NW in Arunachal Pradesh
4

The Northern Plains

  • Formed by alluvial deposits of Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers
  • Length: 3,200 km (east-west), Width: 150-300 km, Depth: 1,000-2,000 m
  • Three zones: Bhabar (8-10 km), Tarai (10-20 km), Alluvial Plains

Key Concepts

India has three main geological regionsSix major physiographic regionsThe Indian plate was originally southFrom north to southThree parts

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