Question 1

Which mountain range acts as a natural barrier between the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas. The Himalayas form a massive mountain wall along the northern borders of India. This range prevents cold winds from Central Asia from entering the subcontinent. It is geologically a young fold mountain system.

Question 2

The northernmost range of the Himalayas is known by which name?

Accepted Answer

Himadri. Himadri is the northernmost and highest range of the Himalayas. It contains the most prominent peaks like Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. It is also known as the Great or Inner Himalayas.

Question 3

Which of the following is the highest peak located entirely within India?

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India and is situated on the border with Nepal. While Mount Everest is the world's highest, it is in Nepal. K2 is technically in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Question 4

What is the name of the longitudinal valleys lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks?

Accepted Answer

Duns. Duns are flat-bottomed longitudinal structural valleys formed between these two ranges. Dehradun is one of the most famous examples of such a formation. They are mostly found in the western part of the Himalayas.

Question 5

The section of the Himalayas lying between the Indus and Satluj rivers is called what?

Accepted Answer

Punjab Himalayas. The Punjab Himalayas represent the westernmost regional division based on river valleys. This region is also frequently referred to as the Kashmir and Himachal Himalayas. These divisions were originally classified by Sir Sydney Burrard.

Physiographic Divisions — Set 1