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International Relations·Easy

Consider the following statements about the Himachal and the Uttarakhand Himalayas: 1. The Shiwaliks are a distinguishing feature of this region. 2. Dun formation is unique to this region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Himachal and the Uttarakhand Himalayas:

1. The Shiwaliks are a distinguishing feature of this region.

2. Dun formation is unique to this region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

  1. a.

    1 only

  2. b.

    2 only

  3. c.

    Both 1 and 2

    Correct answer
  4. d.

    Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

  • The Shiwaliks are a distinguishing feature of the Himachal and the Uttarakhand Himalayas.
  • All the three ranges of the Himalayas are prominent in this section also. These are the Great Himalayan range, the Lesser Himalayas (which is locally known as Dhaoladhar in Himachal Pradesh and Nagtibha in Uttarakhand) and the Shiwalik range.
  • Dun formations, such as Chandigarh-Kalka Dun, Nalagarh Dun, Dehra Dun, Harike Dun and Kota Dun are formed in this region.

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