Geography: Physical Features of India · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be the most stable block formed by ancient landmasses?
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Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be the most stable block formed by ancient landmasses?
- A.The Northern Plains
- B.The Peninsular PlateauCorrect answer
- C.The Coastal Plains
- D.The Himalayas
Solution
The Peninsular Plateau is part of the ancient Gondwana landmass, making it one of the most stable geological blocks of India, unlike the young and unstable Himalayas and Northern Plains.
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