Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#286] Himalayan mountain range is an Example of
Correct Answer

(D) Fold Mountains

Explanation

Solution: Himalayas are fold mountains formed due to folding of sediments between Eurasian plate and Indian Plate. These are youngest fold mountain range.

[#287] Nag Tibba and Mahabharat Mountain Ranges are included in
Correct Answer

(C) Lesser Himalayan

Explanation

Solution: Mahabharat nad Nag Tibba range are included in Lesser Himalayas. Lesser Himalayas are major eastwest mountain ranges along Greater Himalayas. These are also called "Himachal".

[#288] The second highest peak in the world is ________
Correct Answer

(B) K-2 (Godwin Austin)

Explanation

Solution: K2, Chinese Qogir Feng, also called Mount Godwin Austen, called locally Dapsang or Chogori, the world's second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611 metres]), second only to Mount Everest.

[#289] Yercaud, a hill station of South India, is situated on the
Correct Answer

(C) Shevaroy Hills

Explanation

Solution: Yercaud, a hill station of South India, is situated on the Shevaroy Hills. It is located in the Shevaroys range of hills in the Eastern Ghats.

[#290] Indian desert is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Thar

Explanation

Solution: Thar desert is located in North western part of India. It is also known as Great Indian desert. The rainfall here generally remains around 20cm.