Indian Geography

Maharashtra Plateau It forms the northern part of the Deccan Plateau. Much of the region is underlain by basaltic rocks of lava origin. The area looks like a rolling plain due to weathering. The entire area is covered by black … Continue reading →

Marwar Plateau or Mewar Plateau It is the plateau of eastern Rajasthan. The average elevation is 250-500 m above sea level and it slopes down eastwards. The Banas River, along with its tributaries originate in the Aravali Range and flow … Continue reading →

The Peninsular Plateau is one of the oldest and most stable landforms of the earth. Roughly triangular in shape with its base coinciding with the southern edge of the great plain of North India. The apex of the triangular plateau … Continue reading →

This is also known as the Brahmaputra Valley or Assam Valley or Assam Plain as most of the Brahmaputra Valley is situated in Assam. Its western boundary is formed by the Indo-Bangladesh border as well as the boundary of the … Continue reading →

Trans Gangetic Plains Rajasthan Plain Rajasthan plain borders the Thar desert (called Marusthali) in the west and Aravallis in the east. This plain is an undulating plain (wave-like) whose average elevation is about 325 m above mean sea level. The … Continue reading →

Bhabhar Region It is a narrow, porous, northernmost stretch of the Indo-Gangetic plain which is located parallel to the Shiwalik foothills. The porosity is due to the deposition of a huge number of pebbles and rock debris across the alluvial … Continue reading →

Origin of Plains The most acceptable version of the origin of plains is that of Edward Suess and his idea of fordeep. The northern part of the peninsular plateau underwent a northward bend and under the thrust of the Eurasian … Continue reading →

Basics What is a Glacier? Glaciers are a bulk of ice moving under its own weight. It forms in areas where the amassing of snow goes beyond its ablation over many years.  They are sensitive indicators of changing climate. Condition … Continue reading →

Mountain Passes in Ladakh Passes  Description  Umling La The world’s highest motorable road. It connects the Chisumle village and Demchok village in Ladakh. Khardung La It connects the Leh and Siachen glaciers. Aghil Pass It is situated to the North … Continue reading →

Western Himalayas Eastern Himalayas  Broader in nature (400 – 500 km) Narrower in nature (<100 – 150 km) Not so high Higher in nature Not as steep, rise through a series of steps Steeper and rise abruptly from Bengal and … Continue reading →