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ti te 2. Itthe Himalayatillcpconditions of the Indian sub continent be? (AS3. Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of theHimalayan region with that of the peninsular plateau.(AS)1 lik at the influence ofthe l limalayas on Indian agriculture? (ASI) |
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Answer» The major physiographic divisions of India are . The greater Himalayas. TheNorthernplains. The That desert. The Himalayan Region The Himalayan region is made up of young fold mountains. Thus, it is of recent origin.It was formed due to the collision of the Indo Australian and Eurasian plates.It mostly consists of lofty mountains and deep valleys.It is composed of sedimentary rocks.Geologically, it is an unstable zone.The Deccan plateau. The Peninsular Plateau The Peninsular Plateau of India was a part of the Gondwana land. Thus, it is the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent.It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land.It has hills with gentle slope and wide valleys.It is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks.It is a stable zone.TheEasternand western coastal plains. |
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