Physical Features of India

The Himalayas are the major mountain range in northern India. For exams remember it as India's northern natural boundary.

The Himalayas are young fold mountains and are geologically young. For exams remember the term fold mountains.

The Northern Plains are formed by alluvial deposits of the Indus Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems. For exams remember alluvial plains.

The Ganga Brahmaputra Delta is famous as the Sundarbans Delta. For exams remember it as a large delta of the world.

The Peninsular Plateau is an ancient hard landmass of India. For exams remember it as an old stable block.

The Aravalli is an ancient range and extends roughly from southwest to northeast. For exams remember its relation with Rajasthan.

The Thar Desert is located in northwestern India mainly in Rajasthan. For exams remember it as the Great Indian Desert.

The Western Ghats run parallel to India's western coast. For exams also remember the name Sahyadri.

The Eastern Ghats extend along India's eastern coast. For exams remember they are more discontinuous than the Western Ghats.

The Narmada flows westward through a rift valley. For exams remember the westward flow of Narmada and Tapi.

Lakshadweep is a coral island group in the Arabian Sea. For exams remember coral and Arabian Sea.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal. For exams remember them as the eastern island group.

Kanchenjunga is considered the highest major peak of India. For exams it is linked with the Sikkim region.

Anamudi is the highest peak of South India and Peninsular India. For exams connect it with Kerala and Western Ghats.

The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau region of southern India. For exams remember it as part of the Peninsular Plateau.

The Malwa Plateau is mainly located in central India. For exams remember it as the northwestern part of the Peninsular Plateau.

Chotanagpur Plateau is famous for coal iron ore and other minerals. For exams remember the Jharkhand region.

The Northern Plains are formed by river brought alluvial soil and are very fertile. For exams remember their agricultural importance.

Bhabar is a belt of pebble deposits at the foothills of the Himalayas. For exams remember the order of Bhabar and Terai.

Terai is a moist and marshy belt south of Bhabar. For exams connect Terai with agriculture and forests.