9th Class Social Science Physical Features of India Question Bank Short Answer Type - Physical Features of India

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    Which two forces are responsible for shaping present landform features of India? Explain tectonic plates.

    Answer:

    (a) The interior of the earth produces heat which rises towards the surface producing convection currents in the molten rocks.
    (b) Rising currents tear the crust dividing into large fragments-tectonic plates.
    (c) Divergence and convergence of plates cause the crust to fold and fracture. The movement and collision of crustal plates are responsible for shaping the present landform features of India.


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