Discussion Forum : India Physical Environment
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Q. In the context of general orientation of Himalayas, consider the following statements,
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
- The general orientation of Himalayan ranges is from northwest to the southeast direction in the northwestern part of India.
- Himalayas in the Darjeeling and Sikkim regions lie in an north-south direction.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option A
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A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The general orientation of these ranges is from northwest to the southeast direction in the northwestern part of India. Himalayas in the Darjeeling and Sikkim regions lie in an east-west direction, while in Arunachal Pradesh they are from southwest to the northwest direction.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Himalayas in the Darjeeling and Sikkim regions lie in an east west direction. It is In Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, they are in the north-south direction. This north-south direction is due to a sudden southward bend of Himalayas due to syntaxial bend at Namcha Barwa.
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A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The general orientation of these ranges is from northwest to the southeast direction in the northwestern part of India. Himalayas in the Darjeeling and Sikkim regions lie in an east-west direction, while in Arunachal Pradesh they are from southwest to the northwest direction.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Himalayas in the Darjeeling and Sikkim regions lie in an east west direction. It is In Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, they are in the north-south direction. This north-south direction is due to a sudden southward bend of Himalayas due to syntaxial bend at Namcha Barwa.
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