Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#231] ________ is a cold desert lying in the Great Himalayas.
Correct Answer

(A) Ladakh

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh is a cold desert lying in the Great Himalayas. It lies in the Great Himalayas, on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir. It has the mighty Karakoram Range in the North and in the south, it is bound by the Zanskar mountains.

[#232] Which one of the following statements is wrong regarding the "Vale of Kashmir" ?
Correct Answer

(B) It is situated 'between the Pir Panjal Range and the Lesser Himalayas

Explanation

Solution: The Kashmir Valley, also known as the Vale of Kashmir, is an intermontane valley in the portion of the Kashmir region administered by India. The valley is bounded on the southwest by the Pir Panjal Range and on the northeast by the main Himalayas range.

[#233] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in
Correct Answer

(A) Eastern range

Explanation

Solution: Naga, Khasi and Garo hills al are located in North eastern India. Karakoram, Zanskar and Himalayan range are in North western part of India.

[#234] Godwin Austin is a
Correct Answer

(B) Peak

Explanation

Solution: Godwin Austin is the 2nd highest peak in world after Mount Everest. It is also called K2. Its height is about 8611 meters.

[#235] The States which have common borders with China are: 1. Jammu and Kashmir 2. Sikkim 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Solution: The States which have common borders with China are Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.