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CBSE - Geography - Physical Features of India

Physical Features of India

Short Answer Type

The land of India displays great physical variation. Explain. 

1. There is a great physical variation in the landmass of India. Geologically the peninsular plateau constitutes one of the ancient lands mass on the earth surface.

2. It was considered to be one of the most stable land blocks.

3. The northern plains and the Himalayas are the most recent land forms. In the opinion Geologists Himalayan Mountains form an unstable zone.

4. The northern plains are formed of the alluvial deposits.

5. The peninsular plateau is formed by igneous and metamorphic rocks. 
 

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