INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Physiographic divisions have rounded hills and broad and shallow valleys?
A
The Himalayan Mountains
B
The Coastal Plains
C
The Peninsular Plateau
D
The Northern Plains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks. It was formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land and thus, making it a part of the oldest landmass. The plateau has broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills.

Detailed explanation-2: -This plateau consists of two broad divisions, namely, the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. Central Highlands: The part of the Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river, covering a major area of the Malwa plateau, is known as the Central Highlands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Due to the action of erosion and weathering, the plateau has broad and shallow valleys and gentle hills with rounded tops.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer. Which Physiographic divisions have rising hills and wide valleys? The peninsular plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys. The peninsular plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Central Highlands. The Deccan Plateau. The Northeastern Plateau. 04-Aug-2017

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