Political Geography Of India - Study Mode

[#321] Which mountain is not the part of Himalayan range?
Correct Answer

(A) Aravalli

Explanation

Solution: The Himalayan range is a vast mountain system in Asia, primarily associated with the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, forming several sub-ranges and adjacent systems. Aravalli is not part of the Himalayan range
it is an older, separate mountain range located in western India, primarily in Rajasthan, formed by ancient tectonic processes unrelated to the Himalayas. Kunlun lies to the north of the Himalayas in the Tibetan Plateau and is geologically linked to the broader Himalayan system, though it is distinct, it is often considered in the context of Himalayan tectonics. Karakoram is a sub-range closely associated with the Himalayas, located on the India-China-Pakistan border, and is part of the greater Himalayan orogeny. Hindukush extends westward from the Himalayas, forming a connected mountain system in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and is also tied to the Himalayan tectonic activity. Thus, Option A: Aravalli is the correct answer as it is the only mountain range not part of or directly linked to the Himalayan system.

[#322] In India, how many States share the coastline?
Correct Answer

(C) 9

Explanation

Solution: The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories
and almost entire coast of India falls within tropics. The nine coastal states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal

[#323] Duncan Passage is situated between ________
Correct Answer

(D) South Andaman and Little Andaman

Explanation

Solution: Duncan Passage is situated between South Andaman and Little Andaman. Duncan pass is located between South and little Andaman. Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide
it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north, and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal, east is the Andaman Sea.