The Shivalik Hills are also known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Shivalik Hills are also known as:
A. Greater Himalayas
B. Trans-Himalayas
C. Lesser Himalayas
D. Outer Himalayas
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Shivalik Hills represent the outermost and southernmost foothills of the Himalayan mountain system.
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Question #1
The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which year were they inscribed?
A. 2008
B. 2012
C. 2010
D. 2014
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Western Ghats were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012[reference:177].
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Question #2
Which of the following is the southernmost and youngest range of the Himalayas?
A. Outer Himalayas (Siwalik Range)
B. Lesser Himalayas
C. Greater Himalayas
D. Trans-Himalayas
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Outer Himalayas (also known as the Siwalik Range) is the southernmost and youngest of the three parallel Himalayan ranges, with an elevation of about 900-1,400 meters[reference:8].
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Question #3
The term 'Pir Panjal' is associated with which Himalayan range?
A. Greater Himalayas
B. Outer Himalayas
C. Trans-Himalayas
D. Lesser Himalayas
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Pir Panjal Range is the largest and most important range in the Lesser Himalayas (Middle Himalayas).
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