Geography: The Himalayan Ranges
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What is the approximate length of the Himalayan ranges?

  • 2,400 kilometers (correct)
  • 3,600 kilometers
  • 1,200 kilometers
  • 4,800 kilometers
  • Which part of the Himalayas has the widest width?

  • Eastern region
  • All regions have the same width
  • Western region (correct)
  • Central region
  • What is the average elevation of the Greater Himalayas or Himadri range?

  • About 6,100 meters above MSL (correct)
  • About 3,700 meters above MSL
  • About 4,500 meters above MSL
  • About 8,000 meters above MSL
  • What is the primary composition of the Greater Himalayas or Himadri range?

    <p>Snow and ice cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ranges forms the important ranges of the Lesser Himalayas?

    <p>Pirpanjal and Mahabharata ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height range of the Lesser Himalayas?

    <p>3,700 to 4,500 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of an aerotropolis?

    <p>The airport functioning as a city in its own right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the reasons for the expansion of settlements around airports in India?

    <p>Historical and geographical factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of an emerging aerotropolis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advantage of an aerotropolis over a traditional city?

    <p>Less traffic and congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following international airports is NOT mentioned as an example of an emerging aerotropolis?

    <p>Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the migration of people to the areas around airports in India?

    <p>The text does not mention the reasons for migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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