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Physical Features of India

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

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Topics in Physical Features of India

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Major Physiographic Divisions of India

  • India has six major physiographic divisions: Himalayan Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, and Islands
  • Each division has unique geological formation, relief features, and economic significance
  • The physical features complement each other and contribute to India's natural resource wealth
2

The Himalayan Mountains

  • Geologically young fold mountains stretching 2,400 km from Indus to Brahmaputra
  • Width varies: 400 km in Kashmir to 150 km in Arunachal Pradesh
  • Three parallel ranges: Himadri (Great Himalayas), Himachal (Lesser Himalayas), Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas)
3

The Northern Plains

  • Formed by Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems with their tributaries
  • Covers 7 lakh sq km, 2,400 km long, 240-320 km broad
  • Formed of alluvial soil deposited over millions of years
4

The Peninsular Plateau

  • Tableland of old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks
  • Part of ancient Gondwana landmass, oldest landmass of India
  • Two divisions: Central Highlands (north of Narmada) and Deccan Plateau (south of Narmada)

Key Concepts

India's physical features are grouped intoThe Himalayas are geologically young foldFormed by alluvial deposits from IndusA tableland of old crystallineWestern coast has narrow plains (Konkan

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