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What is the origin of the Northern mountain ranges in the Indian subcontinent?
What is the origin of the Northern mountain ranges in the Indian subcontinent?
- Folding of rock layers (correct)
- Erosion of sedimentary rocks
- Volcanic activity
- Weathering of igneous rocks
Which mountain range extends from the River Indus to the River Brahmaputra?
Which mountain range extends from the River Indus to the River Brahmaputra?
- Karakoram Range
- Himalayas (correct)
- Hindu Kush
- Kunlun Mountains
How long do the Northern mountain ranges stretch?
How long do the Northern mountain ranges stretch?
- 1800 km
- 2400 km (correct)
- 1200 km
- 3000 km
Which of the following is NOT classified as a part of the Northern mountain region?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a part of the Northern mountain region?
What characteristic defines the formation of fold mountains?
What characteristic defines the formation of fold mountains?
What is the width range of the Northern mountain ranges?
What is the width range of the Northern mountain ranges?
Which mountainous region is known as 'the Roof of the World'?
Which mountainous region is known as 'the Roof of the World'?
What is the maximum width of the Northern mountain ranges?
What is the maximum width of the Northern mountain ranges?
Which of the following mountain ranges is incorrectly paired with its origin?
Which of the following mountain ranges is incorrectly paired with its origin?
Which of the following describes the formation of the Northern mountain ranges?
Which of the following describes the formation of the Northern mountain ranges?
Which of the following regions is NOT classified under the Northern mountain regions?
Which of the following regions is NOT classified under the Northern mountain regions?
What key feature characterizes fold mountains, as exemplified by the Himalayas?
What key feature characterizes fold mountains, as exemplified by the Himalayas?
Which geographical feature defines the landscape of the Northern mountain region?
Which geographical feature defines the landscape of the Northern mountain region?
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Northern Mountain Ranges of India
- Includes mountain ranges forming the northern and northeastern boundary of the Indian subcontinent.
- Originates from the Pamir Knot, referred to as 'the Roof of the World.'
- Extends from the River Indus in the west to the River Brahmaputra in the east, covering nearly 2400 km.
- Width of the region ranges from 150 to 400 km.
- Features a unique landscape with high peaks, glaciers, and valleys.
Mountain Ranges from the Pamir Knot
- Notable mountain ranges include:
- Kunlun Mountains
- Hindu Kush
- Karakoram Range
- Tien Shan
Geological Characteristics
- The northern mountain ranges are relatively young and lofty.
- Formed by the folding of rock layers due to tectonic forces.
- Classified into three main categories based on topography:
- Trans Himalayas
- The Himalayas
- The Eastern Hills
Fold Mountains
- Fold mountains result from the compression of sedimentary rock strata.
- Formation process known as folding.
- Both the Himalayas and the Alps were created through this geological process.
Northern Mountain Ranges of India
- Includes mountain ranges forming the northern and northeastern boundary of the Indian subcontinent.
- Originates from the Pamir Knot, referred to as 'the Roof of the World.'
- Extends from the River Indus in the west to the River Brahmaputra in the east, covering nearly 2400 km.
- Width of the region ranges from 150 to 400 km.
- Features a unique landscape with high peaks, glaciers, and valleys.
Mountain Ranges from the Pamir Knot
- Notable mountain ranges include:
- Kunlun Mountains
- Hindu Kush
- Karakoram Range
- Tien Shan
Geological Characteristics
- The northern mountain ranges are relatively young and lofty.
- Formed by the folding of rock layers due to tectonic forces.
- Classified into three main categories based on topography:
- Trans Himalayas
- The Himalayas
- The Eastern Hills
Fold Mountains
- Fold mountains result from the compression of sedimentary rock strata.
- Formation process known as folding.
- Both the Himalayas and the Alps were created through this geological process.
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