The Dhauladhar Range is a part of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Dhauladhar Range is a part of:

A. The Shivaliks

B. The Lesser Himalayas

C. The Karakoram

D. The Great Himalayas

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Dhauladhar Range is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain, often called the Lesser Himalayas.

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Which hill range is located in northeastern India and forms part of Purvanchal?

A. Nilgiri Hills

B. Satpura Hills

C. Patkai Hills

D. Aravalli Hills

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Patkai Hills are part of the Purvanchal range in northeast India.

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Question #2

The Eastern Ghats are not a continuous range because:

A. They were never a continuous range

B. Tectonic uplift was uneven

C. They are volcanic

D. They have been eroded by rivers

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Eastern Ghats were heavily dissected by the major rivers of the Deccan.

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Which mountain range is known as the youngest fold mountain range in the world?

A. Appalachians

B. Aravalli

C. Urals

D. Himalayas

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Himalayas are the youngest fold mountains formed due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

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