How many major physiographic divisions of India are considered?
India has six major physiographic divisions. Exam tip: remember the names of all six divisions separately.
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India has six major physiographic divisions. Exam tip: remember the names of all six divisions separately.
View question detailsThe Himalayas are the major mountain division in northern India. Exam tip: connect the Himalayas with the northern boundary.
View question detailsThe Northern Plains are formed by alluvium brought by rivers. Exam tip: connect plains with river deposits.
View question detailsThe Peninsular Plateau is considered an old and stable landmass of India. Exam tip: connect the plateau with ancient landmass.
View question detailsThe Indian Desert is located in the western part of India. Exam tip: connect it with Rajasthan and the Thar region.
View question detailsCoastal plains are low, relatively flat stretches of land located alongside a sea coast, so sea coast is correct. Himalayan peaks are part of mountainous regions, not coastal plains. Exam tip: the word ‘coastal’ always relates to a coast.
View question detailsLakshadweep is a major island group of India. Exam tip: connect Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar with islands.
View question detailsThe Himalayas are young fold mountains. They formed when the Indian Plate converged with the Eurasian Plate, causing sedimentary rocks to fold and rise; geologically, they are relatively recent. Block mountains form mainly due to faulting, so that classification does not apply to the Himalayas. Exam tip: remember the Himalayas as young fold mountains and the Aravallis as ancient mountains.
View question detailsThe Northern Plains are formed by the Ganga Indus and Brahmaputra river systems. Exam tip: link these rivers with plains.
View question detailsThe Peninsular Plateau extends southward in a triangular form. Exam tip: remember the southern plateau part of India.
View question detailsThe Indian Desert, especially the Thar region of western Rajasthan, receives very low and irregular rainfall. This creates dry conditions and sparse vegetation. Rainfall is not equal throughout the year because most rain falls during the monsoon season. Exam tip: associate deserts with scanty, irregular rainfall.
View question detailsThe Western Coastal Plain lies along the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: connect the western coast with the Arabian Sea.
View question detailsThe Eastern Coastal Plain lies along the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: connect the eastern coast with the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsThe Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember them as the eastern island group.
View question detailsLakshadweep is located in the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: connect Lakshadweep with the western sea region.
View question detailsThe Northern Plains extend south of the Himalayas. Exam tip: remember the location of Himalayas and plains together.
View question detailsThe Northern Plains are level areas formed by river deposits. Exam tip: connect the word deposition with plains.
View question detailsThe Himalayas are famous for high mountains and snow-covered peaks. Exam tip: connect the Himalayas with height and snow.
View question detailsThe Peninsular Plateau is made of ancient hard rocks. Exam tip: connect the plateau with old rocky land.
View question detailsThe Indian Desert is also called the Thar Desert. Exam tip: connect the name Thar with the Indian Desert.
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