Which major physiographic division of India is located in the far north?

Correct answer: Himalayan Mountains

The direct answer is option A: the Himalayan Mountains are the physiographic division in the far north of India. Physiographic divisions are large regions grouped by their landforms, such as mountains, plains, deserts and islands. On a map of India, the Himalayan arc forms the northern boundary and contains very high mountain ranges. Option A is correct because the Himalayas occupy the northernmost broad physical region. Option B is wrong because the Indian Desert lies mainly in the west, especially Rajasthan. Option C is wrong because Coastal Plains lie along the eastern and western sea margins, not in the far north. Option D is wrong because the island groups are in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, away from the northern mainland. The Himalayas also influence climate by blocking cold winds and helping cause rainfall, but their northern location alone is enough for this question. Exam cue: north of India means the Himalayan mountain wall.