Peaks & Glaciers of Himachal: April 09, 2022

April 9, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1936 Bara shigri glacier caused a great havoc in Chandra valley and formed a large lake known as Surajtal.
2. Gyephang was named as Lady of Keylong by "Lady Elashaingday" during the British Raj.
3. Gyephang peak looks somewhat like ‘Matterhorn’ in Switzerland.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

In 1936 Bara shigri glacier caused a great havoc in Chandra valley and formed a large lake known as Chandratal.

The lady of Keylong was named so by “Lady Elashaingday” during the British Raj.

Gyephang peak is named after the supreme Gyephang deity of Lahaul valley which had its temple in Sarahan.

Gyephang peak looks somewhat like ‘Matterhorn’ in Switzerland.

Which of the following was first surveyed in 1906 by Walker and Pascoe and second time in 1957 by Kurion and Munsgi from GSI?

(A) Chandra glacier
(B) Bhaga glacier
(C) Sonapani glacier
(D) Gyephang

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ANSWER – C

Sonapani is located nearby Kulti nala in Lahaul-Spiti.

It was first surveyed in 1906 by Walker and Pascoe and second time in 1957 by Kurion and Munsgi from GSI. This glacier is visible from Rohtang pass.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (PEAKS)
A. Deo tibba
B. Hanuman tibba
C. Manirang
D. Mount Karol
LIST 2 (ALTITUDE)
1. 4860m
2. 6597m
3. 2280m
4. 6001m
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-4 , D-1
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4
(C) A-4 , B-1 , C-2 , D-3
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-3 , D-1

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ANSWER – C

Deo tibba(6001m) – Kullu

Hanuman tibba(4860m) – Kangra

Manirang(6597m) – Lahaul Spiti

Mount Karol(2280) – Solan

Consider the following statements:
1. Bara Shigri glacier was conquered by all women mountaineers in 1956.
2. Shipki, Mulkila, Shilla, and Kinner Kailash are the peaks found in district Kinnaur.
Which of the above sta0tement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 only
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER – B

Bara Shigri glacier in 1956 was conquered by all women mountaineers, in 1958 by Stephenson and in 1970 by Major Baljit Singh who trekked it successfully.

Shipki, Shilla, and Kinner Kailash are the peaks found in district Kinnaur.

Mulkila peak is found in Lahaul Spiti.

Which of the following glaciers is not found in Chandra valley?

(A) Kulti
(B) Shamundari
(C) Shipting
(D) Ganstang

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ANSWER – D

Chandra valley Chota Shigri, Kulti, Shipting, Geyphang, Shilli, Shamundari

Bhaga valley Mukkila, Milang, Lady of Keylong, Gangstang