Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
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Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.

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The major physiographic divisions of India are: 1. The Himalayan Mountains 2. The Northern Plains 3. The Peninsular Plateau 4. The Indian Desert 5. The Coastal Plains 6. The Islands Differences between the relief of the Himalayan region and Peninsular plateau are: Sn
No. | Himalayan region | Peninsular plateau ----------|------------------|-------------------- 1\.| The Himalayan region comprises of relatively new young fold mountains. | The Peninsular plateau is an ancient part of Earth's landmass. 2\.| The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision between the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates. | The Peninsular plateau was formed due to breaking and drifting of Gondwana land. 3\.| The Himalayan region is the shape of an arc. | The Peninsular plateau is in the shape of a triangle. 4\.| The Himalayan region has three parallel ranges : Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks.| The Peninsular plateau has two parts : the Central highland and the Deccan Plateau. 5\.| The Himalayan region is composed of Sedimentary rocks. | The Peninsular plateau is composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. 6\.| The average elevation in the Himalayan region is much higher ranging from 3,000 meters to over 8,000 meters. | The average elevation in the peninsular plateau is much lower ranging from 300 meters to 600 meters. 7\.| The Himalayan region is characterized by rugged terrain, deep gorges, high mountain peaks, and extensive river systems, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries. | The Peninsular plateau is generally flatter and has more gently rolling hills and plateaus, with the Western and Eastern Ghats forming prominent mountain ranges along its edges. It also contains tablelands like the Malwa Plateau and Deccan Plateau.

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Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.

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Sn No.	Himalayan region	Peninsular plateau
1.	The Himalayan region comprises of relatively new young fold mountains.	The Peninsular plateau is an ancient part of Earth's landmass.
2.	The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision between the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates.	The Peninsular plateau was formed due to breaking and drifting of Gondwana land.
3.	The Himalayan region is the shape of an arc.	The Peninsular plateau is in the shape of a triangle.
4.	The Himalayan region has three parallel ranges : Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks.	The Peninsular plateau has two parts : the Central highland and the Deccan Plateau.
5.	The Himalayan region is composed of Sedimentary rocks.	The Peninsular plateau is composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks.
6.	The average elevation in the Himalayan region is much higher ranging from 3,000 meters to over 8,000 meters.	The average elevation in the peninsular plateau is much lower ranging from 300 meters to 600 meters.
7.	The Himalayan region is characterized by rugged terrain, deep gorges, high mountain peaks, and extensive river systems, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries.	The Peninsular plateau is generally flatter and has more gently rolling hills and plateaus, with the Western and Eastern Ghats forming prominent mountain ranges along its edges. It also contains tablelands like the Malwa Plateau and Deccan Plateau.