Valleys

1. The Kullu Valley is situated between the mountain ranges of: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.)(Pre)2002, U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)1999]

(a) Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal
(b) Ranjoti and Nagtibba
(c) Ladakh and Pir Panjal
(d) Middle Himalayas and Shiwalik

Correct Answer: (a) Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal

Solution:

Kullu Valley is situated in Himachal Pradesh. It is located between Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal Ranges.

2. In which state is the Nelang valley located? [U.P.P.C.S.(2016)]

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: (d) Uttarakhand

Solution:

Nelang Valley falls under the Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is near Indo-China border, which was closed for civilians after the 1962 war. It was finally re-opened to tourist in 2015.

3. Match List-I(Valley) with List -II(State) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [U.P.S.C.(Pre)2006]

	List-I	List -II
	(Valley)	(State)
A.	Markha Valley	1. Sikkim
B.	Dzukou Valley	2. Himachal Pradesh
C.	Sangla Valley	3. Jammu Pradesh
D.	Yumthang Valley	4. Nagaland

Code:4

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

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:

Markha Valley is situated in Ladakh UTs, when the question was asked it was part of Jammu and Kashmir region. Dzukou Valley is located in Nagaland at a height of 2438 m above sea level behind Japfu Range. This valley is well known for its natural beauty and seasonal flowers. It is approximately 30 km away from Kohima (Nagaland's Capital). Sangla Valley is in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by mountain peaks and Baspa river. Yumthang Valley is in Sikkim at a distance of approx 149 km from Gangtok (Capital of Sikkim). The valley is also known for its Hot Springs.

4. Consider the following statements: [U.P.S.C.(Pre) 2005]

1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range.
2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.
3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3

Solution:

Silent Valley National Park is located in Palakkad/Palghat district of Kerala. It is situated on Nilgiri Hills of Western Ghat not Nallamalai Range. Therefore statement 1 is wrong. Pathrakkadavu hydroelectric project was proposed by Kerala State Electricity Board at a distance of 1 km from Silent Valley National Park. Thus, statement 2 is correct. Kunthi River is the tributary of Thuthapuzha River and originates in the Silent Valley. Thus, statement 3 is also correct. Thus, the correct answer will be option (c).

5. In which State 'Silent Valley' is located in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2019]

(b) Kerala
(a) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (b) Kerala

Solution:

Silent Valley National Park is located in Palakkad/Palghat district of Kerala. It is situated on Nilgiri Hills of Western Ghat not Nallamalai Range. Therefore statement 1 is wrong. Pathrakkadavu hydroelectric project was proposed by Kerala State Electricity Board at a distance of 1 km from Silent Valley National Park. Thus, statement 2 is correct. Kunthi River is the tributary of Thuthapuzha River and originates in the Silent Valley. Thus, statement 3 is also correct. Thus, the correct answer will be option (c).

6. What is/are correct among the following? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2021]

(i) Galwan river was named after Ghulam Rassul Galwan
(ii) Ghulam Rassul Galwan was a ladakhi explorer
(iii) He wrote a book in English named 'Servants of Sahibs'

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) Only (i)

Correct Answer: (a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Solution:

The Galwan River is the main source of the formation of the Galwan Valley. The valley is named after Ghulam Rassul Galwan. He was a Ladakhi explorer. He wrote a book named 'Servant of Sahibs' in English.

7. Which of the following is also called 'Molassis Basin?' [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2023]

(a) Manipur
(b) Tripura
(c) Mizoram da
(d) Nagaland

Correct Answer: (c) Mizoram da

Solution:

Mizoram is also called 'Molassis Basin', because Mizoram is composed of unconsolidated sediments, Significantly Mizoram is a hilly state in the North-East and is characterised by the presence of homogenous tribal population. Notably, the common language of Mizoram is Lushai.

Valleys

1. The Kullu Valley is situated between the mountain ranges of: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.)(Pre)2002, U.P.P.C.S.(Pre)1999]

2. In which state is the Nelang valley located? [U.P.P.C.S.(2016)]

3. Match List-I(Valley) with List -II(State) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [U.P.S.C.(Pre)2006]

4. Consider the following statements: [U.P.S.C.(Pre) 2005]

5. In which State 'Silent Valley' is located in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2019]

6. What is/are correct among the following? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2021]

7. Which of the following is also called 'Molassis Basin?' [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2023]

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