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1.In which Indian state is the famous 'Nathu La Pass' located?
- AHimachal Pradesh
- BUttarakhand
- CSikkim
- DArunachal Pradesh
Explanation
Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. It was reopened in 2006 for border trade.
2.In the context of Indian Geography, the term 'Karewas' refers to:
- AGlacial terraces found in the valleys of Arunachal Pradesh.
- BLacustrine deposits of clay and other materials embedded with moraines found in the Kashmir Valley.
- CWind-blown loess deposits found in the Thar desert.
- DHighly fertile alluvial plains formed by the Brahmaputra river.
Explanation
Karewas are lacustrine (lake-deposited) silt, clay, and sand formations embedded with moraines found in the Kashmir Valley and Bhadarwah Valley of Jammu division. They are highly fertile flat-topped terraces crucial for the cultivation of 'Zafran' (a local variety of saffron), almonds, walnuts, and orchards.
3.Consider the following statements regarding the structural divisions of the Himalayas:
1. The core of the Great Himalayas is composed of granite.
2. The Main Central Thrust (MCT) separates the Great Himalayas from the Lesser Himalayas.
3. The Shiwalik range is the southernmost range of the Himalayas and is formed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. 1. The core of the Great Himalayas (Himadri) is asymmetrical in nature and primarily composed of granite and gneiss. 2. The Main Central Thrust (MCT) is a major geological fault that separates the Great Himalayas from the Lesser (or Middle) Himalayas. 3. The Shiwaliks are the outermost and youngest range of the Himalayas, composed of loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited by rivers flowing from the main Himalayan ranges.
4.With reference to the physical characteristics of the Himalayas, consider the following statements:
1. The Himalayas terminate sharply at both the western and eastern ends, curving southward in sharp bends called syntaxial bends.
2. The Indus River cuts a deep gorge near the western syntaxial bend near Nanga Parbat.
3. The Brahmaputra River cuts a deep gorge near the eastern syntaxial bend near Namcha Barwa.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The Himalayas exhibit syntaxial (hairpin) bends at both their western (around Nanga Parbat, where the Indus River cuts a deep gorge) and eastern (around Namcha Barwa, where the Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River cuts a deep gorge and enters India) extremities, causing the ranges to sweep sharply southwards.
5.Consider the following statements regarding the Shiwalik and Lesser Himalayan ranges:
1. The longitudinal flat-bottomed valleys lying between the Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) and the Shiwaliks are known as 'Duns' in the west and 'Duars' in the east.
2. The southern slopes of the Shiwalik range in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are highly dissected by seasonal streams locally known as 'Chos'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The longitudinal valleys between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are called Duns (e.g., Dehradun, Patli Dun) in the west and Duars in the east. Additionally, the southern slopes of the Shiwaliks in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are heavily dissected by seasonal torrential streams called 'Chos', which cause severe soil erosion.
6.Which of the following is the youngest and southernmost range of the Himalayas?
- AHimadri
- BHimachal
- CShiwalik
- DKarakoram
Explanation
The Shiwaliks (or Outer Himalayas) are the southernmost and the youngest range of the Himalayan mountain system. They are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north.
7.Match the following regional divisions of the Himalayas with the rivers that demarcate them:
1. Kumaon Himalayas : Between Satluj and Kali rivers
2. Nepal Himalayas : Between Kali and Teesta rivers
3. Assam Himalayas : Between Teesta and Dihang rivers
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All pairs are correctly matched. According to the regional classification of the Himalayas by Sir Sidney Burrard: Punjab Himalayas lie between Indus and Satluj; Kumaon Himalayas lie between Satluj and Kali; Nepal Himalayas lie between Kali and Teesta; and Assam Himalayas lie between Teesta and Dihang (Brahmaputra).
8.The part of the Himalayas lying between the Indus and Satluj rivers is traditionally known as which of the following?
- APunjab Himalayas
- BKumaon Himalayas
- CNepal Himalayas
- DAssam Himalayas
Explanation
The longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas from west to east are demarcated by river valleys. The part lying between the Indus and Satluj rivers is traditionally known as the Punjab Himalayas (also regionally referred to as Kashmir and Himachal Himalayas).
9.
Which is the highest peak of the Himalayas located within India?
- A
Mount Everest
- B
Kanchenjunga
- C
Nanda Devi
- D
Kamet
Explanation
Kanchenjunga, located on the border between India (Sikkim) and Nepal, is the highest mountain peak in India (within the Himalayas proper) and the third highest in the world. (Note: Mount Everest is in Nepal/Tibet, and K2 is in the Karakoram range).
10.Consider the following pairs of mountain passes and the Indian States/Union Territories they are located in:
1. Shipki La : Himachal Pradesh
2. Jelep La : Uttarakhand
3. Bomdi La : Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched. Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border in Himachal Pradesh. Bomdi La connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa, Tibet. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Jelep La is located in Sikkim (connecting Sikkim with Lhasa, Tibet), not Uttarakhand. Famous passes of Uttarakhand include Lipulekh, Mana Pass, and Niti Pass.
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