Physical Features of India | New One shot | Class 9 Geography 2024-25
Digraj Singh Rajput・2 minutes read
The text discusses the Physical Features of India, covering major physiographic divisions like the Himalaya Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsula Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plain, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It explains the geographical characteristics, rivers, climate, and divisions of each region, emphasizing key features and distinctions.
Insights
- The chapter delves into the major physiographic divisions of India, such as the Himalaya Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsula Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The Northern Plains, formed by material from the Himalayas, feature depositional landforms like Bhangar and Khadar, with the Ganga-Yamuna confluence at Prayagraj known as the Doab.
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, part of the Purvanchal Mountain system, are elevated portions of submarine mountains in the Bay of Bengal, experiencing an equatorial climate and rich in fish resources.
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Recent questions
What are the major physiographic divisions of India?
The major physiographic divisions of India include the Himalaya Mountains, Northern Plain, Peninsula Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plain, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
How are the Himalaya Mountains divided?
The Himalaya Mountains consist of three ranges: Himadri, Himachal, and Shivalik, with Himadri being the northernmost and highest range.
What is the significance of the Northern Plains in India?
The Northern Plains in India cover an area of 7 lakh square kilometers and are formed by the deposition of eroded material from the Himalayan Mountains.
What is the Peninsula Plateau in India?
The Peninsula Plateau is the oldest landmass in India, formed by breaking and drifting off Gondwana Land, with the Narmada River flowing through it.
Where are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located?
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal, part of the Purvanchal Mountain system, and experience an equatorial climate.
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