Structure and Physiography

Question

What is  physiography?  Describe the physiography of India.

Answer

‘Physiography’ of an area is the outcome of structure, process and the stage of development.
India's physiography:
(i)The north has a vast expanse of rugged topography consisting of a series of mountain ranges with varied peaks, beautiful valleys and deep gorges.
(ii)The south consists of stable table land with highly dissected plateaus, denuded rocks and developed series of scarps.
In between these two lies the vast north Indian plain.

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