physical features of India class 9

What are the Himalayan Mountains?

Geologically young, structurally fold mountains that stretch across India's northern borders, forming the highest and most rugged mountain barriers in the world.

Describe the Northern Plains.

A fertile, flat region formed by the interplay of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers and their tributaries, extending for about 2400\text{ km} from west to east.

What is the Peninsular Plateau?

A tableland composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, formed due to the breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land, making it one of the oldest landmasses.

Define the Indian Desert.

An undulating sandy plain covered with sand dunes, located in the western part of India, characterized by very low rainfall (below~150\text{ mm} per year) and arid climate.