What are the major physiographic divisions of India?

The major divisions are the Himalayan Mountains, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.

How were the Himalayas formed?

The Himalayas were formed due to the tectonic collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, leading to the folding of the Earth's crust.

Western Ghats are continuous and higher in elevation, while Eastern Ghats are discontinuous, broken by river valleys, and generally lower in height.

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