Northern Mountainous Region

Total Questions: 44

11. The Kumaon Himalaya is situated between which of the rivers ? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O.(Pre) (2016) ]

Correct Answer: (c) Satluj and Kali
Note:

The Kumaon Himalaya is situated between the Satluj and Kali rivers. The geographic Himalayas' part between the Indus and Satluj rivers is called the 'Punjab Himalayas', the Himalayas between the Kali and Teesta rivers as the 'Nepal Himalaya' and the one between the Teesta and Dihang rivers is known as 'Assam Himalayas'.

12. The south of 'Shiwalik' rock series , Bhabar region is an example of - [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)(Re. Exam) (1994) ]

Correct Answer: (c) Piedmont situation.
Note:

Bhabar region is a narrow belt ranging between 8-16 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothill at the break-up of the slope. As a result of this, the stream and rivers coming from the mountains deposits heavy material of rock and boulders. South of Bhabar is a Tarai belt with an approximate width of 15-30 km. Bhabar in the Southern region of Shiwalik is an example of the Piedmont situation.

13. Correctly match the following: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre)(2022)]

 

       (I)       (II)
A. North-Western Himalayas 1. Zaskar
B. Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalaya 2. Shivalik Range
C. Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalaya 3. Namcha Barwa
D. Arunachal Himalaya 4. Lepcha tribe

Code:

A B C D
a 1 2 3 4
b 2 1 3 4
c 2 1 4 3
d 1 2 4 3

 

 

Correct Answer: d
Note:

Correct matchis following -

(1) (2)
North-Western Himalayas Zaskar
Himachal and Uttarakhand Shivalik Range
Himalaya
Darjeeling and Sikkim Lepcha tribe
Himalaya
Arunachal Himalaya Namcha Barwa

14. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following [I.A.S.(Pre)(2012)]

1. Deep gorges

2. U-turn river courses

3. Parallel Mountain ranges

4. Steep gradients causing land sliding

Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains(2012?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4m
Note:

All the above features are said to be an 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.

15. Examine the map of Jammu and Kashmir given below: The mountains ranges marked 1,2,3 and 4 respectively: [U.P.S.C.(Pre)(2006)]

Correct Answer: (c) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal
Note:

The mountain ranges marked 1,2,3 and 4 on the map of Jammu and Kashmir are :-

1. Karakoram ranges

2. Ladakh ranges

3. Zanskar ranges

4. Pir Panjal

16. The Lesser Himalaya is located between - [Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Pre)(2006)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shiwalik and Great Himalaya
Note:

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 m above sea level. Pir Panjal, the Dhauladhar, the Mussoorie Range, the Nag Tibba and Mahabharat are some of the important ranges of the Middle Himalaya.

17. Which of the following is the correct order of the Himalayan Ranges from south to north in the western section? western [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre)(2015)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shiwalik-Lesser Himalaya-Great Himalaya
Note:

The correct order of Himalayan Ranges in the western section from south to north is the Shiwalik-Lesser Himalaya-Great Himalaya.

18. Which one of the following is the youngest mountain chain? [U.P.U.D.A.L.D.A.(Pre)(2010)]

Correct Answer: (c) Shiwaliks
Note:

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.

19. Consider the following relief features- [Jharkhand P.C.S.(Pre) (2013)]

1. Zaskar Range

2. Dhauladhar Range

3. Ladakh Range

4. Karakoram Range

The correct south to the northward sequence of the above relief features is

Correct Answer: (a) 2,1,3,4
Note:

From south to northward, the correct sequence of above options is: Dhauladhar Range, Zaskar (Zanskar) Range, Ladakh Range and Karakoram. Karakoram, Ladakh and Zaskar Ranges are related to trans Himalaya while Dhauladhar Range is situated in Lesser or Middle Himalaya.

20. Which one of the following is the correct northward sequence of the relief features? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre)(2003)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pirpanjal Range, Zaskar Range, Ladakh Range, Karakoram Range
Note:

The correct northward sequence of the relief features is - Pirpanjal Range, Zaskar Range, Ladakh Range, Karakoram Range. Pirpanjal Range is situated in Middle Himalaya while remaining are related to Great Himalaya. Thus option (b) is the correct.