On the basis of origin and structure, the Indian sub-continent can be divided into five physiographic units: 1. The Himalayas 2. The Peninsular Region 3. The Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain 4. The Coastal Plains 5. The Islands. Unit # 1. The Himalayas: The Himalayas consist of a series of parallel mountain ranges that stretch in a north-west […]
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Unity in Diversity in India
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1. Geographical Unity: Undoubtedly, down through the ages India has maintained geographical unity. Even, the seers of the past had visualized it. The geographical location of Bharatavarsha had been described in the Vishnu Purana. “Uttaram yat samudrasya Himadreschaiva Dakshinam Varsham tad Bharatam noma Bharati Yatra Santatih” It means- “The country that lies to the north […]
Top 4 Natural Divisions of India
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1. Mountain ranges of the Himalayas in the North: The lofty mountain ranges of the Himalayas lie to the north of India which stretch from Kashmir in the west to Assam in the east. These mighty ranges of the Himalayas can be divided into two groups. The hills like Hindu Kush, Sulaiman, Safed Koh and […]