Geographical Diversity
of India

India is divided into major physiographic divisions based on structure and relief.

The highest range of the Himalayas, which is permanently snow-covered, is called .

The Northern Plains are formed by the deposition of soil by rivers.

Old alluvial soil is called , while newer, more fertile soil is called .

The Ganga River originates from the Glacier in Uttarakhand.

The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's hotspots.

The Peninsular Plateau is surrounded by water on sides.

Coniferous forests like pine, deodar, and fir are found in the region.

The Shiwalik is the highest range of the Himalayas.

The Northern Plains are known as the agricultural heartland of India.

The Brahmaputra river originates from the Himalayas.

The Peninsular Plateau is made of young, soft rocks.

Geographical diversity in India is caused by latitude, relief, and distance from the sea.

Rice is the major crop grown in the north-western part of the Northern Plains.

Which is the highest range of the Himalayas?

The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits of which rivers?

Old alluvial soil found in the Northern Plains is called:

The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast of India?

India is divided into how many major physiographic divisions?

The Peninsular Plateau is made of which type of rocks?