Mention the nature of geology and topography of the Himalayas the Peninsular Plateau and the Northern Plains.

Nature, geology and topography of the following regions:

1. Himalayas: The Himalayas geologically and structurally young fold mountains which run in the west-east direction from Indus river to Brahmaputra river. The Himalayas are barriers of the world which protects India.

2. Peninsular Plateau: It was formed due to breaking and drifting of the Gondwana land over 200 years ago. The part of peninsular plateau lying to the North of Narmada river called central Highlands. Peninsular Plateau contains Western and Eastern Ghats folded by the volcanic activities in the area.

3. The Northern Plain: Northern plains are drained by three river systems—The Indus, Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. They deposit alluvial soil in vast basin lying at the foothills of Himalaya.