Description
India is a vast sub-continent with a rich and diverse geographical landscape, influencing its climate, culture, and lifestyle. Stretching across 3.27 million square kilometers, India is home to towering mountains, vast river valleys, plateaus, and expansive coastal regions. This book explores India's complex physiography, from the Himalayan mountain range in the north to the coastal plains in the south. It discusses the diverse climatic regions shaped by its geographical features, including the monsoon system that defines the seasonal weather patterns. It also provides insights into India's plains, particularly the Gangetic Plain, and its influence on agriculture, culture, and settlement patterns.