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India : Location, Geological Structure and Physiograph - II — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What India : Location, Geological Structure and Physiograph - II covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in India : Location, Geological Structure and Physiograph - II
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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
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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
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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
Key Concepts
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Key topics in India : Location, Geological Structure and Physiograph - II include Physiographic Regions of India, Northern Mountainous Region (Himalayas), Great Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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