Physical Features of India - Chapter 2 Geography NCERT Class 9

Amit Sengupta
2 Mar 201616:44

Summary

TLDRThis video explores India's diverse physical features, including mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands. It delves into their formation through geological processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition, and discusses the theory of plate tectonics. The script highlights the Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsula Plateau, Indian Desert, coastal plains, and islands, providing insights into their geological significance and impact on India's landscape.

Takeaways

  • 🌏 India is a large landmass formed during different geological periods, undergoing constant physical changes.
  • πŸ”οΈ The physical features of India include mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands, shaped by processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition.
  • πŸŒ‹ The theory of plate tectonics explains the formation of physical features, with the Earth's crust divided into major and minor plates that move and interact.
  • 🌳 The Peninsula Plateau is one of the oldest landmasses, part of the Gondwana land that broke into pieces and drifted apart.
  • πŸ”οΈ The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate, leading to the uplift of land and the creation of high peaks.
  • 🌊 The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial soil brought by the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers, making it a fertile and densely populated area.
  • 🏜️ The Indian Desert, located near the Aravalli Hills, is characterized by its sandy terrain, arid climate, and low vegetation cover.
  • 🏞️ The Peninsular Plateau is composed of old crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks, with the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau as its major divisions.
  • 🌊 India's coastal plains include the narrow Western Ghats and the wider Eastern Ghats, influenced by rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
  • 🏝️ India has two sets of islands: the Andaman and Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal, and the Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea, each with distinct climates and vegetation.

Q & A

  • What are the physical features of India discussed in the script?

    -The script discusses the physical features of India including mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands, and how they have been formed.

  • What is the role of weathering, erosion, and deposition in shaping the physical features of India?

    -Weathering changes the texture or appearance of soil or rocks over time. Erosion is the process by which the Earth's surface is worn away or displaced by natural forces like water, wind, and glaciers. Deposition is the end activity of erosion, where materials are moved from one place and settle in another, leading to the formation of new land masses, plateaus, rocks, and deltas.

  • What is the theory of plate tectonics and how does it explain the formation of physical features?

    -The theory of plate tectonics suggests that the Earth's crust is made up of several major and minor plates. The movement of these plates can lead to stress within the rocks above, causing collisions, separations, or other interactions that result in folding, faulting, and volcanic activity. These movements have changed the position and size of continents over millions of years.

  • What is the Gondwana land and its significance in the formation of the Indian peninsula?

    -Gondwana land was a supercontinent that included parts of present-day South America, Africa, India, Antarctica, and Australia. The Indian peninsula is one of the oldest landmasses and was once part of Gondwana land. The breakup of this supercontinent led to the drifting apart of these landmasses, with India eventually colliding with the Eurasian plate.

  • How did the Himalayas form and what are their characteristics?

    -The Himalayas were formed as a result of the collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate. This collision caused the sedimentary rocks at the bottom of the Tethys Sea to fold up, creating the uplifted land in Northern India. The Himalayas consist of high peaks, deep valleys, and gorges, making them one of the most rugged mountain barriers in the world.

  • What is the significance of the Northern Plains in terms of agriculture and human civilization?

    -The Northern Plains, formed by the alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers, are fertile and have a dense population. The rich alluvial soil is good for agriculture, making this region highly productive and valuable to the economy.

  • What are the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas and their respective characteristics?

    -The three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are the Greater Himalayas or Himadri, the Lesser Himalayas or Himachal, and the Outer Himalayas or Shivalik. The Greater Himalayas have the highest peaks and are made of granite, the Lesser Himalayas are lower with ranges like Pir Panjal, and the Shivalik range is the outermost with lower peaks and sedimentary rocks.

  • What is the Peninsula Plateau and what types of rocks does it consist of?

    -The Peninsula Plateau is the oldest land block of India, composed of old crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks. It was part of the Gondwana land and is divided into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau.

  • What is the Indian Desert and what are its main characteristics?

    -The Indian Desert, located near the Aravalli Hills, is a sandy plain that receives very low rainfall and has an arid climate. It is known for its sand dunes and the Luni River, which is the only large river in the region.

  • What are the two sets of islands in India and their respective locations?

    -The two sets of islands in India are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are larger and more numerous, while Lakshadweep is a small coral island.

  • Why are the Himalayas and the Northern Plains considered high-risk zones for earthquakes?

    -The Himalayas and the Northern Plains are considered high-risk zones for earthquakes due to the instability of the land caused by the ongoing tectonic activity and the recent formation of these landforms.

Outlines

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🏞️ Physical Features and Formation of India

This paragraph delves into the physical features of India, including mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands, and explains their formation through geological processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition. It discusses the theory of plate tectonics, highlighting how the movement and interaction of Earth's crustal plates have shaped India's landmass over millions of years. The paragraph also touches on the formation of the Himalayas due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate and the resulting upliftment of land and creation of the Northern Plains.

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πŸ”οΈ The Himalayas and the Northern Plains

The second paragraph focuses on the Himalayan Mountains, describing their formation, geological youth, and the challenges they pose for infrastructure like railways due to their ruggedness. It details the mountain ranges, including the Greater Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Outer Himalayas (Shivalik), and their longitudinal divisions from west to east. The paragraph also explains the formation of the Northern Plains by the alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers, emphasizing their fertility and importance for agriculture and human civilization.

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🏜️ The Peninsula Plateau and the Indian Desert

This section discusses the Peninsula Plateau, composed of old crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks, and its division into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau. It explains the plateau's formation as part of the ancient Gondwana land and its distinction from the younger Northern Plains. The Indian Desert, located near the Aravalli Hills, is characterized by its arid climate, sandy terrain, and sparse vegetation, with the Luni River being a notable feature. The paragraph also describes the coastal plains of India, which are influenced by the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, and the rivers that drain into these bodies of water.

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🌊 Coastal Plains and Islands of India

The final paragraph explores the coastal plains of India, which are divided into the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, each with their distinct sections and rivers. It also covers the islands of India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are noted for their equatorial climate and dense forest cover, while the Lakshadweep Islands are known for their coral formations. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to watch a more detailed video on the islands for further understanding.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Physical Features

Physical features refer to the natural and observable characteristics of the Earth's surface, including mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands. In the video, these features are central to understanding India's diverse landscape and how they have been shaped by geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition.

πŸ’‘Weathering

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks, soils, and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms. It is a key concept in the video as it explains how the texture or appearance of India's soil and rocks have changed over time due to natural elements like running water and wind.

πŸ’‘Erosion

Erosion is the process by which the Earth's surface is worn away by natural agents like water, wind, and ice. The video discusses how erosion has played a significant role in shaping India's physical features, particularly in the formation of new land masses and the transportation of sediments.

πŸ’‘Deposition

Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass. In the context of the video, deposition is the final stage of the erosion process, leading to the formation of features like deltas and crustal plateaus in India.

πŸ’‘Plate Tectonics

Plate tectonics is the theory that describes the movement of large plates that make up the Earth's lithosphere. The video explains how the movement and interaction of these plates have led to the formation of India's diverse physical features, including the Himalayas and the Peninsula Plateau.

πŸ’‘Gondwana Land

Gondwana Land refers to a supercontinent that existed during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras and included parts of present-day South America, Africa, India, Antarctica, and Australia. The video mentions Gondwana Land to illustrate the ancient origins of India's Peninsula Plateau and how it separated from this supercontinent over time.

πŸ’‘Himalayas

The Himalayas are a young and geologically active mountain range in northern India. The video describes the formation of the Himalayas as a result of the collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate, leading to the uplift of the land and the creation of the world's highest peaks.

πŸ’‘Northern Plains

The Northern Plains, also known as the Indo-Gangetic Plain, is a fertile region in northern India formed by the alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers. The video highlights the plains' agricultural significance and its formation due to sediment deposition from these rivers.

πŸ’‘Peninsular Plateau

The Peninsular Plateau is an ancient landmass in central and southern India composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks. The video explains that this plateau is part of the Gondwana Land and has been shaped by processes such as weathering and erosion over millions of years.

πŸ’‘Indian Desert

The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is a sandy plain in western India characterized by its arid climate and sparse vegetation. The video describes the desert as a region with low rainfall and the presence of sand dunes, shaped by the deposition of sand carried by wind.

πŸ’‘Coastal Plains

Coastal Plains are narrow strips of land along the coastlines, which in India's case, are the Eastern and Western Ghats. The video discusses how these plains are formed by the deposition of sediments from rivers draining into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, contributing to India's diverse landscape.

πŸ’‘Islands

Islands in the video refer to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea. These island groups are characterized by their unique geographical locations and features, such as the equatorial climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the coral origin of Lakshadweep.

Highlights

India's physical features like mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus, and islands are formed through geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition.

The theory of plate tectonics explains the movement and interaction of Earth's crustal plates, leading to the formation of various landforms.

The Indian landmass has undergone significant changes, separating from the Australian plate and moving towards the Eurasian plate.

The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate, resulting in the uplift of the land and the creation of the world's highest mountain range.

The Northern Plains are fertile and densely populated, formed by the alluvial deposits of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers.

The Peninsula Plateau, part of the ancient Gondwana land, is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks, making it the oldest landmass in India.

The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is characterized by its arid climate and sandy terrain, receiving very low rainfall.

The coastal plains of India, both Western and Eastern Ghats, are narrow strips of land along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, respectively.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal, are known for their equatorial climate and dense forest cover.

The Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea are coral islands with a unique ecosystem.

The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges: the Greater Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Outer Himalayas, each with distinct geological features.

The Northern Plains are prone to earthquakes due to the unstable nature of the land formed by the recent geological activities.

The fast-flowing rivers in the Himalayas contribute to the formation of rich alluvial soil in the Northern Plains, making it ideal for agriculture.

The Peninsula Plateau's black soil is of volcanic origin, derived from the weathering of igneous rocks.

The Indian Desert's sandy terrain and arid climate make it a unique geographical feature with limited vegetation and distinct fauna.

The coastal plains of India are influenced by the monsoon winds, affecting the climate and supporting diverse ecosystems.

Transcripts

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chapter 2 physical features of India in

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this chapter we will read about our

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country's physical features that is

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mountains Plains deserts plateus and

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Islands while reading that we will also

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know how they have been formed so with

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no further Ado let's begin India is a

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large landmass formed during different

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geological periods I'll just show you a

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small section of the previous chapter

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wherein we can see how India broke apart

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from Australian plate and moved towards

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uraan plate while doing so it went

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through constant physical changes you

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can see the shape of India as it was

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moving towards north now with this kind

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of massive formations number of

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processes such as weathering erosion and

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deposition have created and modified the

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relief to its present form by relief I

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mean the five physical feature that we

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spoke about in the beginning by

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weathering we mean change of texture or

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appearance of soil or rocks over a long

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period of time it can be due to running

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water wind activity glaciers Etc and

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erosion means the process by which the

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surface of the Earth is WN away or

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displaced by the action of water

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glaciers winds waves and last deposition

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is the end activity of erosion when

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things go from one place and stop it

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another place this leads to formation of

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new land mass crust plateus rocks Deltas

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Etc so now you understand what all

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physical activities India went through

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and not just India many other land

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masses over the time but the big

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question is how did we human come to

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know about it I mean we can talk all

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intellectually but the base has to be

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through solid evidence therefore

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scientists have attempted to explain the

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formation of physical features with the

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help of some theories one such theory is

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the theory of plate tectonics so this

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Theory says the crust that is the upper

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part of the Earth has been formed out of

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seven major and some minor plates and

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when these plate moves they build up

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stress within and the rocks above

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Collide or sometimes large chunk of soil

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gets separated leading to folding

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faulting and volcanic activity these

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plate movements are classified into

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three types while some plates come

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towards each other and form convergent

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boundary some plates move away from each

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other and form divergent boundary in the

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event of two plates coming together they

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may either Collide or crumble or one may

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slide under the other at times they may

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also move horizontally past the movement

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of these plates have changed the

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position and size of the continents over

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millions of years the land of India

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displays great physical variation the

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peninsula Plateau is one of the ancient

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land masses on the Earth's surface it

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was a direct piece of gwana land let's

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now read about the gwana land so the

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peninsula region of India is the oldest

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landmass it was a part of the Gana land

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so this gwana land comprised of several

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countries like South America Africa

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India Antarctica Australia so this was

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all one single landmar Once Upon a Time

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so what happened was the crust broke

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into number of pieces and everything

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started drifting apart as you can see

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how South America moved towards the left

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hand side and Antarctica went towards

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the South and India and Australia moved

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towards north and east so at that time

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India was a part of Australian plate but

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then we got separated from that as well

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and we started moving towards north and

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then what happened it got collided to

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the plate which is much larger which is

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also called Eurasian plate so before

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this Collision there was all water in

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between the Indian plate and the

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Eurasian plate and this water body was

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named as tetis sea so all the

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sedimentary rocks which were there at

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the bottom of the sea they started

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folding up as a result Himalaya was born

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and that's why you'll see the land is

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uplifted in Northern India but in the

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northeastern site there was a huge

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depression meaning Low Land which over

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the time got filled with the deposition

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of sediments brought down by by the

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rivers flowing from the mountains in the

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north and this is a reason why ganga and

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brahmaputra drains in that region so

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this is quite fascinating isn't it I

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mean getting to read all of this and

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going to those places and seeing those

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land features no wonder the geologist

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enjoy what they do and another thing is

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that these Himalayas and the Northern

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Plains are most recent land forms hence

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they are also very high risk Zone when

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it comes to earthquake because the land

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is not stable unlike Peninsula region

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which is a complete land block that

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broke from the gondwana land on one hand

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Himalayan mountains are unstable Zone

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but it is very rich in alal soil so alal

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soil is formed from fast flowing rivers

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and Himalayan Mountains consist of high

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peaks and these high peaks generate a

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lot of ice Glacier and when they melt

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they come rushing down passing through

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deep valleys and making huge cuts in

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between the mountains and flow all over

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Northern India and Eastern India and

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finally drain into the B of Bengal and

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we know fast flowing rivers that is

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running of water brings new soil and

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that is the reason the entire Northern

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plain consist of rich alial soil brought

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down by the fast flowing Rivers but

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Peninsula Plateau is quite different

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than the Northern Plains it is composed

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of ous and metamorphic rocks ous rocks

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are those Rock which are formed through

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the cooling and solidification of magma

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or lava and metamorphic rock is a type

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of rock which has undergone change by

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extreme heat and pressure and since

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peninsula plate is the oldest land mass

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therefore these two rocks are bound to

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be present there now we will read about

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the major physiographic divisions they

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are the Himalayan Mountains the Northern

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Plains the peninsula Plateau the Indian

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Desert the coastal plains and the

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islands first one is the Himalayan

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Mountains we just read about how they

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were formed and also that they are

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geologically young and it consists of

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huge chain of mountains all residing in

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the northern borders of India Himalayas

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is one of the most most rugged mountain

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barriers of the world the Himalaya

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consist of high peaks and due to the

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flow of fast- flowing Rivers deep

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valleys and Gorges have been formed so

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this creates very ruggedness on the

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landmar and this is the reason there is

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no Railway establishment also like you

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don't have much of Railway facilities

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and tracks in North part of India

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because you need a stable land the

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length of this mountain range is 2,400

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km and the width is 400 km and as as you

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go towards the Eastern side it becomes

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much narrow by 150 km in arunachal

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Pradesh the Himalaya consists of three

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parallel ranges the northernmost range

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is known as the greater or inner

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Himalayas or the himadri the mountain

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peaks over there have an average height

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of 6,000 M 2,000 short of Mount Everest

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that long it is so the core of Himalaya

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is made out of granite and we have read

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earlier Water Granite these are rocks

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formed due to solidification of magma or

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lava and which also tells that when

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Indian plate was colliding with the

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Eurasian plate there must have been a

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huge volcanic eruption under the seabed

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seabed of the teus sea and due to the

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solidification of that magma granites

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were formed which is now the core part

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of Himalaya and on top from outside it's

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snowbound and we know this that rivers

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are formed due to the melting of these

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ice snow or Glacier so I hope you

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understand this part pretty clearly now

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as you go towards the southern part of

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Himalaya now this range over here is

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called Himachal or lesser Himalaya and

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obviously here the heights of the

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mountain peaks has to be lesser than the

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above one so here it varies between

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3,700 to 4,500 M so p pel is one of the

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longest and important range over here

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followed by dadar and Mahabharata range

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and we also have some famous valleys

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like the Kashmir the kangra the Kulu

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Valley and this region is well known for

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its heal stations and the last and the

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third part of Himalayas that is the

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outermost range this is called the

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shivalik and the width of this range is

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10 to 50 km and the heights of the peaks

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in this region has to be very low that

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is 900 to 1100 m in this range you'll

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find mostly sedimentary rocks brought

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down by the rivers from the main

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Himalaya so as the river comes fast

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flowing river comes from Top they come

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with a full pressure and they bring huge

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chunk of rocks Boulders with them and

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this range is also rich in alivium soil

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and some of the famous dun like dun

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kotun patun are well known and they are

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present in this range so this was all

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about the three important ranges of

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Himalaya till now we understood

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Himalayas from top to down North to

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South now it's time to understand

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Himalayas from west to east or which is

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also called longitudinal divisions so at

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the extreme Northwest lying in between

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indas and satl River this part of

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Himalaya is called Punjab Himalaya and

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regionally it is also called Kashmir and

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Himachal Himalaya as well and then as

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you move towards the right hand side

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that is in between satl River and Kali

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River this place is called Kuma

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Himalayas and as you go further away

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towards the right hand side the Kali and

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Tista Rivers demarcate the Nepal

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Himalayas and then there is another part

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which lies in between Tista and diang

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rivers this part is known as Assam

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Himalayas the brahmaputra river comes

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from the easternmost boundary of the

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Himalayas in the Eastern side the

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Himalayas Bend sharply to the South here

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at the e e side or the Eastern hills and

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mountains are also known as purvanchal

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as we have read earlier that the land

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over here is low there's a depression in

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the land hence due to the running of

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brahmaputra river lot of sedimentary

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rocks have accumulated over time and

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vegetation is also very dense and due to

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this kind of combination there are many

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parallel ranges and valleys so some of

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the hills that comprises the purvanchal

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are patkai Hills the Naga Hills Manipur

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Hills and the mizo hills and the next Fe

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feature is the northern plane the

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northern plane has been formed purely

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because of three major river systems and

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they are the Indus the ganga and the

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brahmaputra of course along with their

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tributaries as I've said before this

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plane is formed of alvial soil and since

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we are reading about Northern plain and

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therefore it has to lie at the foothills

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of the Himalaya and it has taken

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millions of years to make it a fertile

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plane now an amazing fact is that the

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northern plane is densely populated it

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means if you see around the world most

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of human civilization resides in the

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plain area and it is purely because of

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the soil adequate supply of water and

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favorable climate since this plane

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exists because of the river system and

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rivers bring rich soil cover when they

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flow this makes that region full of

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alvial soil and this particular soil is

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good for agriculture purpose and

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agriculture will lead to food production

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and thus add value to the economy and

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hence becoming the most productive part

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of India when a river comes from

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Mountain it rushes into the plains there

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the river does not follow a uniform path

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it breaks into different channels due to

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deep gorges and rugged terrain so these

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channels are known as distributaries the

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northern plane is broadly divided into

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three sections the western part of the

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northern plane is referred to as Punjab

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Plains and it is purely formed by the

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Indus and its tributaries and the larger

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portion of this plane lies in Pakistan

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and the second is the ganga plane which

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lies between gagar and Tista River now

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remember remember this the ganga river

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passes through harana Delhi UPI Bihar

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part of jarand and West Bengal to its

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East and then finally drains into the

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Bay of Bengal usually the Northern

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Plains are generally described as flat

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land but it has little variation in its

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relief basically I'm talking about

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different types of alval soil I'm not

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going to explain about alval soil

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instead I want you to watch this video

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wherein I have specifically covered

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about olival soil in detail so just head

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over there watch it and you will get it

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it pretty clearly the third feature is

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the peninsula Plateau the peninsula

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Plateau is a table land means flat land

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plateus are flat land now it is composed

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of old crystalline ignas and metamorphic

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rocks the Peninsular Plateau is the

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oldest land block of a country it was

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part of Gana land now here the plate is

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broadly divided into two categories the

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central Highlands and the dean Plateau

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so the central Highlands lie right in

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the middle that is to the north of the

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NADA River covering major area of malba

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plat you just have a look at this in the

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map so Central Highlands is bounded in

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the South by vendia range and towards

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its Northwest that is near Rajasthan it

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is bounded by aravalis and the rivers

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that you'll find over here is chamul syn

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bwa and Ken so the central Highland

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extends up to Cha nagpur plateau in the

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East and the second division of

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peninsula Plateau is the Deen Plateau

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this land mass lies to the south of the

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river narmada the satpura range is the

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boundary in the north for Dean plateau

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and towards the Eastern side Mahadev

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kaimur Hills and maal range is the

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boundary another factual thing is that

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Deen plate is a bit higher in the

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western side and slopes gently towards

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Eastern side and this is one of the

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reason why majority of the rivers flow

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into the Bay of Bengal that is towards

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the Eastern side so Western GS and the

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Eastern Gs are the West and East edges

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of the Deen Plateau Western Gs are

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higher in elevation than the Eastern

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Garts the stretch of Eastern Gart is

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from mahanadi Valley from Orissa to the

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Neil grees in the south and the Western

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G starts near the border of Gujarat and

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Maharashtra where it is given a name

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sadri and reaches all the way till

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nilgiris in Tamil Nadu so the highest

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peak includes the anai murri and the

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doab beta and in eastern carts the

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highest peak is mahendragiri so the dean

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Plateau is known for its black soil and

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this is of volcanic origin hence the

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rocks are ignas and since soils are

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formed from weathering of rocks hence

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these rocks are responsible for the

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formation of black soil and the fourth

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feature is the Indian Desert it lies

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towards the western side near aravali

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Hills and desert consists of sand hence

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it is called Sandy plane and this region

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receives very low rainfall below 150 mm

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per year it has arid climate which means

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hot and dry with low vegetation cover

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you will only see River during the rainy

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season Looney is the only large river in

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this region and this region is famous

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for burant which mean sandunes and the

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fifth feature is the coast Plaines India

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is a Peninsula Country the reason we are

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called Peninsula is because of water

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being on the three side because if it is

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on the fourth then we would have been

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known as Island so we have Arabian Sea

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on the west and be of Bengal to the east

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so let's read about Western gats and the

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Arabian Sea it's a narrow plane and is

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divided into three sections the northern

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part of the western coast is called the

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Konan Mumbai to Goa the central stretch

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is called the Kut plane and it lies in

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the Karnataka region while the southern

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stretch is referred to as the malaba

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coast which is completely in Kerala now

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let's move on to the Eastern GS they're

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comparatively wider than the Western G

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it is referred in two parts that is the

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northern cirar while the southern part

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is known as coromandel Coast some Rivers

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such as madii godavari Krishna cavari

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they drain into the Eastern side and on

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the western side NADA and tapi are the

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river that drain into the western side

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and coming to the last feature the

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islands so we have two sets of islands

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in our country one is the andamar and

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nicobar in the Bay of Bengal and the

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other is lakad in the Arabian Sea lakad

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Island is a small coral island earlier

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it was known as lakad minoi Amin div and

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in 1973 we named it as lakad and the

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capital as kavaratti which is also the

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administrative headquarter of lakad

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coming to the andamar and nicobar

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Islands they are bigger in size and are

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more numerous and Scattered so the

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entire group of island is divided into

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two broad categories the Andaman in the

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north and nicobar in the south so this

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island is close to Equator hence it has

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equatorial climate and thick forest

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cover so before wrapping it up I want

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you to watch this video in this I've

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covered about the islands in a much more

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detailed manner I'll paste the link of

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the video Below in the description along

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with the specified timer wherein you can

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click and watch it directly from that

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moment of time without having to watch

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the entire video and with this we have

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come to an end of this chapter I hope

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you enjoyed watching it so watch this

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video again along with chapter 2 of

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class 11 and you'll have a firm grip in

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understanding the structure and

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physiography of India if you enjoy these

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videos and see a purpose behind watching

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them please like the video and comment

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down below until then catch you guys

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later and talk to you guys on the next

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one peace

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