Answer:
(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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