Question 2
Divide India into physiographic divisions and describe any one of the divisions.
Answer
India can be divided into the following physiographic divisions:
- The Himalayas
- The Northern Plains
- The Peninsular Plateau
- The Indian Desert
- The Coastal Plains
- The Islands
One of the important physiographic divisions is the Peninsular Plateau. It is a triangular-shaped plateau located in the southern part of India. It is bounded by the Eastern Ghats in the east, the Western Ghats in the west, and the Satpura and Maikal ranges in the north. The plateau is made up of igneous and metamorphic rocks, with the Deccan Traps covering a major portion of it.
