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)]

(a) Indus and Satluj
(b) Kali and Tista
(c) Satluj and Kali
(d)Tista and Brahmputra

Correct Answer: (c) Satluj and Kali

Solution: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)]

(a) Midland Situation.
(b) Intermountain situation.
(c) Piedmont situation.
(d) Littoral Region.

Correct Answer: (c) Piedmont situation.

Solution: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

Solution:Correct matchis following -

(I)	(II)
North-Western Himalayas	Zaskar
Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalaya	Shivalik Range
Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalaya	Lepcha tribe
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?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4m

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

Solution: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. The Himalayas, one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world, are classified into four distinct types based on their geographical and geological characteristics. These are the Trans-Himalayas, located to the north of the Great Himalayas, characterised by arid landscapes and high plateaus; the Greater Himalayas (Himadri), the highest and most continuous range that hosts prominent peaks like Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga; the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal), marked by rugged terrains and famous hill stations like Shimla and Darjeeling; and the Shivalik Hills, the outermost and youngest range featuring low-altitude foothills. Together, these ranges form a natural barrier and are vital for India's climate, biodiversity, and water resources

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)]

(a) Ladakh, Zanskar, Karakoram and Pir Panjal
(b) Karakoram, Pir Panjal, Zanskar and Ladakh
(c) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal
(d) Ladakh, Pir Panjal, Karakoram and zanskar

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

Solution: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)]

(a) Trans Himalaya and Great Himalaya
(b) Shiwalik and Great Himalaya
(c) Trans Himalaya and Shiwalik
(d) Shiwaliks and Outer Himalaya

Correct Answer: (b) Shiwalik and Great Himalaya

Solution: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)]

(a) Great Himalaya-Lesser Himalaya-Shiwalik
(b) Shiwalik-Lesser Himalaya-Great Himalaya
(c) Lesser Himalaya-Great Himalaya-Shiwalik
(d) Shiwalik-Great Himalaya- Lesser Himalaya

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

Solution:The correct order of Himalayan Ranges in the western section from south to north is the Shiwalik-Lesser Himalaya-Great Himalaya. The Himalayas, one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world, are classified into four distinct types based on their geographical and geological characteristics. These are the Trans-Himalayas, located to the north of the Great Himalayas, characterised by arid landscapes and high plateaus; the Greater Himalayas (Himadri), the highest and most continuous range that hosts prominent peaks like Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga; the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal), marked by rugged terrains and famous hill stations like Shimla and Darjeeling; and the Shivalik Hills, the outermost and youngest range featuring low-altitude foothills. Together, these ranges form a natural barrier and are vital for India's climate, biodiversity, and water resources

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

(a) Vindhyas
(b) Aravalli
(c) Shiwaliks
(d) Annamalai

Correct Answer: (c) Shiwaliks

Solution: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

(a) 2,1,3,4
(b) 2,3,4,1
(c) 4,3,2,1
(d) 4,2,1,3,

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

Solution: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)]

(a) Zaskar Range, Pirpanjal Range, Ladakh Range, Karakoram Range
(b) Pirpanjal Range, Zaskar Range, Ladakh Range, Karakoram Range
(c) Karakoram Range, Ladakh Range, Zaskar Range, Pirpanjal Range
(d) Pirpanjal Range, Ladakh Range, Zaskar Range, Karakoram Range

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

Solution: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.

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