Question : Which of the following ranges is not one of the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas in its longitudinal extension?
Option 1: Himachal
Option 2: Himshikha
Option 3: Himadri
Option 4: Shivalik
Correct Answer: Himshikha
Solution : The correct option is Himshikha.
The Himalayan mountain system, in its longitudinal extension, is characterised by three parallel ranges. The northernmost and highest range is known as the Himadri, or the Great Himalaya Range, which boasts some of the world's loftiest peaks, including Mount Everest. This range is characterised by lower peaks compared to the Himadri. The southernmost range, the Shivalik Range, forms the outermost boundary of the Himalayas. It is typified by foothills and is geologically younger than the other two ranges.
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Question : In which of the following Himalayan ranges is the Banihal Pass situated?
Option 1: Great Himalayas
Option 2: Pir Panjal
Option 3: Ladakh
Option 4: Zaskar
Question : The Himalayas have been divided based on regions from west to east. The correct order of regions from west to east is:
Option 1: Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Option 2: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Option 3: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Nepal Himalayas
Option 4: Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Kumaon Himalayas
Question : Which of the following rivers rise in the Nepal Himalayas?
Option 1: Gandak
Option 2: Chambal
Option 3: Godavari
Option 4: Narmada
Question : Which among the following peaks is not located in the Nepal Himalayas?
Option 1: Annapurna
Option 2: Kamet
Option 3: Lhotse
Option 4: Mount Everest
Question : Which of the following cannot be grouped under the physiographic divisions of India?
Option 1: The Himalayas
Option 2: Appalachian Mountains
Option 3: The Indian Desert
Option 4: The Island
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