Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#226] The Vindhyas belong to which class of mountains?
Correct Answer

(A) Block mountains

Explanation

Solution: The Vindhyas belong to block mountains. Mountains are created when large areas or blocks of earth are broken and displaced vertically.

[#227] Which is Raisina Hills?
Correct Answer

(A) Where Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated

Explanation

Solution: Raisina hills is an extension of Aravali hills in Delhi. Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated on these hills and hence often termed as Raisna Hills.

[#228] The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges. Among them which is the oldest range?
Correct Answer

(C) The Great Himalayan Range

Explanation

Solution: The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges. The range's total length is some 1,400 miles (2,300 km), and it has an average elevation of more than 20,000 feet (6,100 metres). The Great Himalayas contain many of the world's tallest peaks, including (from west to east) Nanga Parbat, Annapurna, Mount Everest, and Kanchenjunga.

[#229] One of the states not bisected by the Tropic of Cancer is
Correct Answer

(A) Odisha

Explanation

Solution: One of the states not bisected by the Tropic of Cancer is Odisha. Tropic of cancer passes through Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.

[#230] Zoji la pass connects
Correct Answer

(A) Srinagar and Leh

Explanation

Solution: Zoji La pass is located on National highway ID between Srinagar and Leh. It is located 11,580 Ft. above the sea level.