Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#281] The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which one of the following?
Correct Answer

(A) Fold mountains

Explanation

Solution: The Himalayan mountain system belongs to fold mountain system. Fold mountains are created where two of Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together.

[#282] Which of the following passes lies in the Sutlej valley?
Correct Answer

(C) Shipki La

Explanation

Solution: Sultej river originates from Rakas Lake near Mansarovar lake and enters Indian state of Himachal Pradesh through Shipki La Pass.

[#283] Which one of the following mountain peaks of Himalayas is not in India?
Correct Answer

(A) Annapurna

Explanation

Solution: Annapurna mountain peaks of Himalayas is not in India. Annapurna is the mountain range which is not present in India and it is present in Nepal.

[#284] Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?
Correct Answer

(C) Haryana

Explanation

Solution: Amongst the following Indian States Haryana has the minimum total forest cover. Haryana has 1588 sq km forest cover that is 3.59% of its total land area. Haryana has the least forest cover in India.

[#285] The new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain are known as ________
Correct Answer

(C) Khadar

Explanation

Solution: The new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain are known as Khadar. In the Gangetic plains, it has a low upland covered by laterite deposits. The Khadar belt lies in lowland areas after the Bangar belt. It is made up of fresh newer alluvium which is deposited by the rivers flowing down the plain.