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India : Location, Geological Structure and Physiograph - II

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Physiographic Regions of India

  • Physiography refers to irregular landforms with undulations on Earth's surface including mountains, plateaus, and plains
  • India is divided into 5 major physiographic regions: Northern mountainous region, Great northern plains, Peninsular plateau, Coastal plains, and Archipelagos
  • Each region has distinct characteristics that influence climate, vegetation, human settlement, and economic activities
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Northern Mountainous Region (Himalayas)

  • Extends 2400 km in west-east direction with arc shape, width 240-320 km
  • Complex of many mountain ranges, part of Pamir knot system
  • Divided into Northern Himalayan Region and Eastern Himalayas
3

Great Northern Plains

  • Located between northern mountains and southern peninsula
  • Formed by alluvial sediments from Himalayan rivers (Satluj, Ganga, Brahmaputra)
  • 2400 km long, one of world's largest river plains
4

Peninsular Plateau

  • Oldest region of India, inverted triangle shape
  • Average height 600-900m, surrounded by sea on three sides
  • Northern part slopes north-east, southern part slopes south-east

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India is divided into five majorThe Himalayas stretch 2400 km fromThese plains are formed by alluvialIndia's oldest landmassThree main types

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