Physiography of India- Himalayas Geological Divisions: A geological period is one of the several sub-divisions of geologic time enabling cross-referencing of rocks and geologic events from place to place. These periods form elements of a hierarchy of divisions into which geologists have split the earth’s history. The variations in the geological structure and formations leads to geological divisions. India can be divided into three geological divisions due to interplay of these endogenic and exogenic forces and side wise movement of the plates. These are- The Peninsular Block: The Peninsula is formed essentially by a great complex of very ancient gneisses … Continue reading Physiography Of India (Himalayas)