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LWPhysiographical Divisions of India!
India’s physical geography is divided into six major Physiological Divisions, each shaped by different landforms, climate and soil. These divisions help us understand how India’s rivers, agriculture, population and biodiversity are distributed.
🔻 The Six Physiological Divisions of India:
1️⃣ The Himalayan Mountains – The world’s youngest and highest mountain range in northern India. It blocks cold winds and is the source of major rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna and Indus.
2️⃣ The Northern Plains – Flat and extremely fertile plains formed by the deposits of the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra river systems. Known as the agricultural backbone of India.
3️⃣ The Peninsular Plateau – One of the oldest landmasses on Earth, made of hard igneous and metamorphic rocks. Includes the Deccan Plateau, Western & Eastern Ghats and mineral-rich regions.
4️⃣ The Indian Desert (Thar Desert) – A hot and dry desert region in western India with sand dunes, low rainfall and extreme temperature variation.
5️⃣ The Coastal Plains – Narrow low-lying plains along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Known for ports, fisheries, coconut and rice farming.
6️⃣ The Islands – The Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea, featuring coral reefs, dense forests and unique biodiversity.
These divisions play a crucial role in shaping India’s climate, agriculture, water resources and settlement patterns.
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