5 Questions
What are the four major geological divisions of India based on relief features?
Northern Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains
Where does the Himalayan range begin and end?
Begins at the Pamir Knot in the west and extends up to Arunachal Pradesh in the east
What are the three main ranges of the Himalayan mountains?
Siwalik mountains, The Himachal, The Greater Himalayas
What are the features of Siwalik Range?
Most recent formations, located in the southern part, lesser height, also called foothills of the Himalayas
What are the relief features found in the Siwalik Range?
Narrow strips of plains or valley
Study Notes
Geological Divisions of India
- India is divided into four major geological divisions based on relief features:
- The Himalayan Mountain Range
- The Indo-Gangetic Plain
- The Deccan Plateau
- The Island Groups of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar
The Himalayan Range
- The Himalayan range begins in the north of India from the Indus Valley in the west and ends in the Brahmaputra Valley in the east
- It stretches for over 2,500 km in length
Main Ranges of the Himalayan Mountains
- The Himalayan mountains are divided into three main ranges:
- The Great Himalayan Range (also known as the Higher Himalayan Range)
- The Middle Himalayan Range (also known as the Lesser Himalayan Range)
- The Shiwalik Range (also known as the Outer Himalayan Range)
Siwalik Range
- The Siwalik Range is the youngest and outermost range of the Himalayas
- It is a narrow range of about 10-50 km in width
- The Siwalik Range is composed of conglomerates, sandstones, and clay deposits
Relief Features of the Siwalik Range
- The Siwalik Range has a rugged and uneven terrain
- The range is characterized by a series of longitudinal valleys and fault lines
- The range is also marked by the presence of scrub forests, ravines, and seasonal rivers
Test your knowledge on the physical features of India with this quiz. Explore the different geological divisions of the country, including the majestic Northern Mountains and the Himalayas.
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