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Which of the following is not a division of India based on physiography?
Which of the following is not a division of India based on physiography?
What is the nickname of the Karakoram Range?
What is the nickname of the Karakoram Range?
The Third Pole
What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?
What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?
Mount Everest
The Kailash Range is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos.
The Kailash Range is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos.
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The Mount Godwin-Austen, also known as K2, is the _____ highest peak in the world.
The Mount Godwin-Austen, also known as K2, is the _____ highest peak in the world.
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What is the highest peak of the Ladakh Range?
What is the highest peak of the Ladakh Range?
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Which of these peaks is associated with the Zanskar Range?
Which of these peaks is associated with the Zanskar Range?
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Which mountain range lies between the Greater Himalayas and the Outer Himalayas?
Which mountain range lies between the Greater Himalayas and the Outer Himalayas?
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What significant lakes are located near Mount Kailash?
What significant lakes are located near Mount Kailash?
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Study Notes
Northern Mountains
- India's Northern Mountains are divided into five groups: Trans-Himalaya, Greater Himalaya, Middle Himalaya, Outer Himalaya, and Purvanchal Himalaya.
- The Northern Mountains are the youngest mountain range in India, formed over millions of years by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- The Himalayas have a significant impact on India’s climate and water resources.
Trans-Himalaya
- The oldest mountain range in the Himalayas, approximately 60 million years old.
- Four distinct mountain ranges: Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar, and Kailash.
- The Trans-Himalaya is characterized by high altitude, arid conditions, and sparse vegetation.
Karakoram Range
- The second-highest mountain range in the world, stretching across India, Pakistan, and China.
- Includes K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), the second-highest peak globally and the highest peak in India.
- Home to the Siachen Glacier, the largest glacier in India.
Ladakh Range
- Situated in the Union Territory of Ladakh, India.
- Located between the Indus River (south) and the Karakoram Range (north).
- Northeast of the Zanskar Range, running parallel to it.
- Highest peak: Stok Kangri (6,153m).
Zanskar Range
- Stretches about 300 km, located in India’s Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.
- Notable for its deep gorges carved by the Indus River.
- Home to the Nun Peak (7,135m), a significant peak in the area.
Kailash Range
- Extends approximately 460 km, crossing India (Uttarakhand) and China (Tibet).
- Contains Mount Kailash (6,638m), a sacred mountain revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos.
- Closely linked to Lake Manasarovar, considered the highest freshwater lake and significant for its religious value.
Greater Himalaya (Himadri or Inner Himalaya)
- The Northernmost range of the Himalayas.
- Around 50 million years old.
- Considered the highest part of the Himalayas, home to Mount Everest.
- Important peaks include Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Kamet.
- Includes glaciers like Khumbu Glacier (near Mount Everest) and Gangotri Glacier (the source of the Ganges River).
Nanga Parbat
- Located in Jammu & Kashmir, India, and Pakistan.
- 8,126m high.
- Known for its steep and challenging slopes.
- Home to the Rupal Glacier and Raikot Glacier.
Annapurna Range
- Lies in Nepal.
- Includes peaks like Annapurna I (8,091m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m).
- Home to the Annapurna Glacier.
Mount Everest Range
- The highest peak in the world at 8,849m.
- Located in both Nepal and China (Tibet).
- Famous for the Khumbu Glacier.
Kanchenjunga
- The third-highest peak in the world (8,586m).
- Found in both Sikkim, India, and Nepal.
- Home to the Zemu Glacier.
Middle Himalaya (Lesser Himalaya)
- Lies between the Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalayas (Siwaliks).
- Characterized by high ridges and deep valleys.
- Famous hill stations like Shimla, Mussoorie, Chali, Almora, Darjeeling, and Nainital are located in the Middle Himalaya.
Dhauladhar Range
- Located in Himachal Pradesh.
- Highest peak: Hanuman Tibba.
Mussorie Range
- Located in Uttarakhand.
- Highest peak: Benog Hill.
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This quiz covers the Northern Mountains of India, focusing on their classification, formation, and geographical significance. Explore the five groups of mountains, including the Trans-Himalaya and the notable Karakoram Range. Learn about their impact on India's climate and water resources.
