Physiographic Divisions of India
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Which part of the Himalayas is known regionally as Himachal Himalaya?

  • Between Indus and Satluj (correct)
  • Eastern boundary marked by Brahmaputra
  • Between Satluj and Kali rivers
  • Between Teesta and Dihang rivers
  • What is the name given to the region lying between the Kali and Teesta rivers?

  • Kumaon Himalayas (correct)
  • Assam Himalayas
  • Kashmir Himalayas
  • Punjab Himalaya
  • Which river marks the easternmost boundary of the Himalayas?

  • Brahmaputra (correct)
  • Teesta
  • Kali
  • Dihang
  • What is the name of the area where streams disappear in a narrow belt parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks?

    <p>Bhabar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soil contains calcareous deposits and is known as Kankar?

    <p>Older alluvium in Bhangar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological feature makes up the Peninsular Plateau?

    <p>Igneous and metamorphic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range in the Himalayas is known for its loftiest peaks with an average height of 6,000 metres?

    <p>Great or Inner Himalayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which range forms the longest and the most important range in the Himalayas?

    <p>Pir Panjal range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outermost range of the Himalayas called?

    <p>Shiwaliks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sediments do the Shiwaliks in the Himalayas consist of?

    <p>Unconsolidated sediments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longitudinal valley lying between the lesser Himalayas and Shiwaliks called?

    <p>Duns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction do the Himalayan mountains run from the Indus to the Brahmaputra?

    <p>West-East</p> Signup and view all the answers

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