Northern Mountainous Region

Total Questions: 44

41. Consider the following statements: [Raj .P.C.S.(Pre)(2023)]

A. The Kashmir Himalayas are famous for 'Karewa' formations.

B. Nalagarh Dun is the largest of all Duns.

C. Namcha Barwa mountain peak is located in Arunachal, Himalayas.

D. 'Valley of Flowers" is situated in Himachal and Uttarakhand, Himalayas.

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Correct Answer: (c) A, C and D are correct
Solution:Karewa landform is found in the Kashmir-Himalaya. Notably, Kashmir Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations. Significantly Nalagarh Dun is not the largest of all Duns. Notably Dehra Dun is the largest of all the duns.

It is worth mentioning that Namcha Barwa Mountains peak is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Except this valley of flowers is situated in Himachal and Uttarakhand, Himalaya.

42. Mount Kailash is situated in which of the following area? [Jharkhand P.C.S.(Pre)(2021)]

Correct Answer: (b) Tibet
Solution:Mount Kailash is located in the Tibet (China) region, it is known as the holy pilgrimage site of Hinduism. Mount Kailash is considered to be the stairway to heaven.

It is a diamond like shaped mountain that is surrounded by a beautiful landscape. Mount Kailash has an altitude of 6,638m (21,778 ft.). Mt. Kailash is the striking peak standing in the remote southwest corner of the Tibet in the Himalayan Mountains.

Mount Kailash is known as Gang Tise or Gang Rinproche in Tibet. It serves as a source of some of the longest rivers of Asia.

Mount Kailash is considered as one of the sacred mountains and has become an important pilgrim for four faiths: Buddhists, Jains, Hindus and the Tibetan religion of Bon. Every year thousands of people from all over the world make a pilgrimage to this place.

43. Which of the following mountain ranges are in the Himalayan mountains? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)(2022)]

1. Cho Oyu

2. Lhotse

3. Annamalai

4. Sirumali

 

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Correct Answer: (b) Only 1 and 2
Solution:Cho Oyu and Lhotse are mountain ranges located in the Himalayan mountain range, while Annamalai and Sirumali are mountain range.

44. The altitude of Shiwalik peaks fall in between- [Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Pre)(2010)]

Correct Answer: (c) 900-1100 Mts
Solution:Shiwalik range, spreads over about 2500 km is the southern range of Himalaya. Its average altitude is 900-1100 meters. Although there is regional variation in the height of the Shiwalik ranges.