Divide India into Physiographic regions and discuss the characteristics of the Deccan region.
( UPPSC, UP PCS, 2019, 10 Marks)
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Answer:
Physiographic division means the division of geographical areas based on physical characteristics. Physical characteristics include:
- Rock types
- Landform
- Landscape
- River
- Physical History
- Climate
- Soil Types
Based on the distinct physical characters, India can be divided into six physiographic divisions; which are listed below:
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| Physiographic Division of India |
- Himalayan and northeastern mountain
- The northern plain
- Peninsular India
- Indian desert
- The coastal plains
- The islands
Deccan region:
Peninsular India comprises two larger landmasses that are central highland and Declan plateaus. Deccan region is part of Peninsular India's physiographic region.
The following are characteristics:
- It is a triangular Shaped
- It is composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. It is the oldest landmass due to the breaking and drifting of Gondwanaland.
- It is in the south of the Narmada River
- It lies between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats
- The extension of the Deccan region also found in Meghalaya comprises Gar, Khaso, and Jaintia.
- The slope is from West to east.
- Black or regur soils are found of volcanic origin.
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