Class 11 Geography - Chapter 2: Structure and Physiography
Understand India’s geological structure and physical divisions including Himalayas, Peninsular Plateau, and Coastal Plains in Class 11 Geography Chapter 2.
Overview
This chapter explores the geological structure and major physical divisions of India including the Himalayan mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, and Coastal regions.
Why This Chapter Matters
Understanding India’s geological formation and landform divisions is key to studying its natural resources, climate, agriculture, and human settlements.
Real-Life Applications
- Explaining the formation of different physiographic divisions of India.
- Classifying Indian landforms based on origin: fold mountains, plateaus, plains, and coastal features.
- Understanding the geological evolution of the Indian subcontinent.
Skills You Will Learn
- Mapping major physical divisions of India.
- Describing landform features such as river valleys, plateaus, and mountains.
- Relating physical geography with population distribution and land use.
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Flashcards
Q: What are the major physiographic divisions of India?
A: The Himalayas, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.
A: The Himalayas, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.
Q: Which landform is geologically the oldest in India?
A: The Peninsular Plateau.
A: The Peninsular Plateau.
Q: How were the Himalayas formed?
A: By the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate.
A: By the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate.