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(i) The Himalayan mountains have been formed by the folding process, while the peninsular plateau has been formed by the drifting of the Gondwana land. (ii) The Himalayan mountains are made up of sedimentary rocks, while the plateau contains igneous and metamorphic rocks. (iii) The Himalayas are located in north India, whereas the plateau region is in south India. (iv) Mountains have glaciers, which provide rivers that support agriculture in the northern plains. The plateaus are the storehouse of minerals and help in promoting industrialisation in India. (v) The Himalayas have an average height of about 4,000 metres, while the plateau has an average height of 900 metres.
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