Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#346] Which mountains are also known as Lesser Himalayas?
Correct Answer

(C) Middle Himalayas

Explanation

Solution: Middle Himalayas is also known as Lesser Himalayas which lies between the Ravi (in the East) and the Poonch (in the West). This region is composed of volcanic rocks of granite, gneiss, quartz, etc.

[#347] Wudars (elevated plateau region) are found where in Jammu and Kashmir ?
Correct Answer

(D) Valleys

Explanation

Solution: There are extensive elevated plateaus of alluvial and lacustrine material in the valley of Kashmir. These deposits or plateaus are known as Karewas. Karewas are locally known as Wudars. The Wudars are found extensively and continuously on the left bank of Jhelum river.

[#348] Which among the following regions is a disputed land lying in the Aksai Chin area?
Correct Answer

(A) Depsang Plains

Explanation

Solution: Depsang Plains lies in the disputed Aksai Chin region. The Western portion of these plains lie in Ladakh and the Eastern portion is controlled by China. These plains are full of gravel and sediments and lack any vegetation. These plains lie at a height of 5,300 m.

[#349] Which pass runs through Line of Control between India and China?
Correct Answer

(A) Kongka La Pass

Explanation

Solution: The Kongka Pass or Kongka La Pass is a low mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control between India and China in eastern Ladakh. It lies on a spur of the Karakoram range that intrudes into the Chang Chenmo Valley adjacent to the disputed Aksai Chin region.

[#350] Which region has more number of Biogas plants?
Correct Answer

(B) Jammu

Explanation

Solution: Jammu region has more number of biogas plants as compared to Kashmir valley region, because Kashmir valley has temperate climatic conditions which reduce the capacity to generate biogas during winter season.