Questions and Answers
Which mountain range forms a boundary between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan Plateau?
What is the highest point of the Western Ghats?
Anamudi
The highest point in the Karakoram range is _____
K2
The Eastern Ghats are a continuous range of mountains.
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Which mountain range runs from Delhi to Gujarat?
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Study Notes
Himalayas
- Major mountain range in Asia, forming a natural barrier between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan Plateau.
- Highest peak is Mount Everest, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet).
Western Ghats
- A mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.
- Entirely located within India; significant for biodiversity.
- Highest point is Anamudi, which reaches 2,695 meters (8,842 feet).
Karakoram
- Extensive mountain range crossing the borders of Pakistan, India, and China.
- Northwestern extension includes borders with Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
- K2 is the highest peak, at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), known as the second-highest mountain in the world.
Aravalli Range
- Mountain range extending about 423 miles (684 kilometers) in a southwest direction, starting from Delhi.
- Passes through Haryana and Rajasthan, ending in Gujarat.
- Highest point is Guru Shikhar, at 1,722 meters (5,650 feet), notable for its ancient temples.
Eastern Ghats
- Discontinuous mountain range located along the eastern coast of India, running parallel to the coastline.
- Diversity in flora and fauna, with several wildlife sanctuaries.
- Highest point is Jindhagada Peak, which rises to 1,695 meters (5,560 feet).
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