The Himalayan Mountain Ranges are not a part of which of the following states?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Uttar Pradesh
The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) spreads across 9 states (administrative regions) namely, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura & 2 UTs - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and hill regions of 2 states viz. Assam and West Bengal. On the other hand, the expansion of Uttar Pradesh lies only in the plain regions. So, the Himalayan Mountain Ranges are not a part of Uttar Pradesh.
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22
When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following
Deep gorges
U-turn river courses
Parallel Mountain ranges
Steep gradients causing land sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 2, 3 and 4
All the above features are said to be evidence for Himalayas being young folded mountain. Deep gorges, U- turn river courses, Parallel Mountain Ranges and steep gradient causing land sliding are very common views on Himalayas.
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23
The Lesser Himalaya is located between
Correct Answer:
(B)
Shiwalik and Great Himalaya
The Himalayan Range consists of parallel mountain ranges. It includes Great Himalayas, Trans Himalayan range, Middle Himalaya and the Shiwalik. The mountain range which runs parallel between the Shiwalik in the south and the Great Himalayas in the north is classified as the Middle Himalayas, sometimes also called Lesser Himalaya or Himachal or Lower Himalayas. It has an intricate system of ranges that have an average width of 50 Km. having elevation varying from 3,700 to 4,500 meters above sea level. Many peaks are more than 5,050 meters above sea level and are covered with snow throughout the year. Pir Panjal, the Dhauladhar, the Mussoorie Range, the Nag Tibba and Mahabharat Lekh are some of the important ranges of the Middle Himalaya.
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24
Which of the following is the correct order of the Himalayan Ranges from south to north in the western section?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Shiwalik-Lesser Himalaya Great Himalaya
The correct order of Himalayan Ranges in the western section from south to north is the Shiwalik-Lesser Himalayas-Great Himalayas.
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25
Which one of the following is the youngest mountain chain?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Shiwaliks
The Shiwalik Himalaya formed in the last stage of formation of Himalaya, thus they are considered as the youngest mountain range. It comprises the outermost range of the Himalayas and is also known as outer Himalayas. Flat scraps, anticlinal crests and synclinal valleys are the chief characteristics of this range. The Shiwaliks are formed of great thickness of Mio-Pleistocene sand, gravels and conglomerates which have been brought by the rivers flowing from the higher ranges of the Himalayas. These have been folded and faulted by the earth movements. Shiwaliks have a different names in different areas like Jammu Hills in Jammu, Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
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26
Kori Creek lies in –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Rann of Kutch
The Kori Creek is a tidal creek in the Rann of Kutch region of Gujarat. It is a maritime border between India and Pakistan.
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27
Sir Creek dispute is between which of the following two countries?
Correct Answer:
(A)
India-Pakistan
Sir Creek is a disputed area in Rann of Kutch. It is a 96 km tidal estuary on the border of India and Pakistan. It separates Gujarat state of India from Sindh province of Pakistan. The two countries are not in agreement over the demarcation line in Sir Creek in Rann of Kutch.
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28
A large city built on an Indian island is –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Mumbai
India's largest city on an island is Mumbai. The total area of Port Blair is greater than that of Mumbai however from Township perspective it is lesser.
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Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Sumatra
Great Nicobar is the southernmost island of India located between 6o45' N - 7o15' N and 93o37' E - 93o56' E. This is approximately 480 km away from Port Blair. Indonesian island Sumatra is geographically closest to Great Nicobar as compare to Borneo, Java and Sri Lanka. Java is an island of Indonesia to the south of Sumatra. Borneo is located to the east of Sumatra.
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30
"Saddle peak" the highest peak of Andaman &Nicobar is located in-
Correct Answer:
(D)
North Andaman
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal have around 572 islands and islets, most of these islands (about 550) are in the Andaman Group. The smaller Nicobars comprises some 22 islands. Saddle Peak (732 m) is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.