(1) Lofty and extensive mountain ranges composed of stratified and metamorphic rocks are seen in North India. There are high mountains, plateaus, narrow and deep valleys and passes. (2) The great northern plain is formed of alluvium of great rivers like Sindhu, Ganga and Brahmaputra. The rest of the region in South India is called Indian peninsula. (3) Southern peninsular plateau is composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is the oldest landmass of India. It includes the residual parts of old mountain ranges and dissected plateaus. (4) There are coastal plains along the eastern and western coasts of India.
On the basis of the diversity in physiography mentioned above, it can be said that India has a diversified physiography.