Question

State two characteristic features of physical divisions of India.

Answer 1

1. Himalayas:
   • It is a young fold mountain of soft rocks.
   • Most of the rocks are sedimentary.
   • The Himalayas are tectonic mountains and the rivers are torrential.
   • It was formed 20–30 million years ago, during the Tertiary period.
2. Peninsular Plateau:
   • It is an old landmass of hard rocks.
   • Most of the rocks are granite and Basalt.
   • Rivers are slow-moving and are of low gradients with shallow river valleys.
   • It was formed during the Precambrian era.