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\n Physiographic Divisions of India \u2013 UPSC Notes
\n <\/h1>\n

By Swaleha Siddiqui | Mumkin Hai IAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Northern and North-Eastern Mountains<\/h2>\n
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  • Himalayas:<\/strong> Divided into Himadri, Himachal, Shiwaliks<\/li>\n
  • Purvanchal Hills:<\/strong> Patkai, Naga, Mizo, Khasi hills<\/li>\n
  • Importance:<\/strong> Source of rivers, biodiversity, climate barrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Northern Plains<\/h2>\n
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    • Formed by:<\/strong> Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra alluvium<\/li>\n
    • Subdivisions:<\/strong> Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar, Khadar<\/li>\n
    • Significance:<\/strong> Fertile land, high population, food production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Peninsular Plateau<\/h2>\n
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      • Oldest landmass:<\/strong> Formed in Pre-Cambrian era<\/li>\n
      • Regions:<\/strong> Central Highlands, Deccan Plateau, Chotanagpur Plateau<\/li>\n
      • Rich in:<\/strong> Minerals, forests, black soil (cotton)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Indian Desert<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Thar Desert:<\/strong> Arid, sandy, low rainfall<\/li>\n
        • River:<\/strong> Luni (seasonal)<\/li>\n
        • Development:<\/strong> Indira Gandhi Canal, solar energy hub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Coastal Plains & Islands<\/h2>\n

          Western & Eastern Coastal Plains:<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Western Coast:<\/strong> Narrow, includes Konkan, Malabar<\/li>\n
          • Eastern Coast:<\/strong> Wider, includes deltas of Krishna, Godavari, Kaveri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Islands:<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Andaman & Nicobar:<\/strong> Volcanic origin, Barren Island<\/li>\n
            • Lakshadweep:<\/strong> Coral atolls, flat terrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              UPSC Mains Sample Questions<\/h2>\n
                \n
              1. Discuss the role of physiographic features in shaping India\u2019s socio-economic development.<\/li>\n
              2. Explain how the physiographic divisions of India influence its climate and biodiversity.<\/li>\n
              3. Describe the distinct characteristics of the Peninsular Plateau and how it differs from the Northern Plains.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \n \u00a9 2025 Mumkin Hai IAS | Compiled by Swaleha Siddiqui\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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