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    Question

    Which of the following CANNOT be grouped under

    physiographic divisions of India?
    A The Himalayas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Appalachian Mountains Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Indian Desert Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Island Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India is typically divided into six major physiographic regions: the Northern and North-eastern Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.  1. Northern and North-eastern Mountains: This region includes the Himalayan mountain system, which is characterized by high altitudes and rugged terrain. 2. Northern Plains: Also known as the Indo-Gangetic Plains, this region is a vast, fertile alluvial plain formed by the rivers Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. 3. Peninsular Plateau: This plateau is a relatively stable and old landmass, characterized by the Deccan Traps and the Western and Eastern Ghats. 4. Indian Desert: Located in the northwestern part of India, this region is characterized by arid and semi-arid conditions with sand dunes and low rainfall. 5. Coastal Plains: India has two coastal plains, one on the western coast (between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea) and the other on the eastern coast (between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal). 6. Islands: India has several islands, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. 

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