Revision Series | Himachal GK | Geography (Part-3) | 82

July 31, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1 The Lesser himalayas are composed of highly unsolidified deposits which easily erosion.
2. Dhauladhar branches off from the outer Himalayan range near Badrinath.
3. Great himalayan range bends towards the Dhauladhar range near the source of the river Ravi.
4. The Great Himalayan range separates the drainage of the river Spiti from that of the river Beas.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 4 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER: D

1.The Shiwaliks are composed of highly unsolidified deposits which easily erosion.

2.Dhauladhar branches off from the Great Himalayan range near Badrinath.

3.Pir Panjal range bends towards the Dhauladhar range near the source of the river ravi.

4.The Great Himalayan range separates the drainage of the river Spiti from that of the river Beas.

Consider the following statements:
1 The Great himalayan range is cut across by the river Sutluj through its Shipki defile.
2. The mountain ranges in HP gradual increases in elevation from south to north and east to west.
3. The Altitude of mountain ranges in HP varies from 350 feet to 7000 feet above sea level.
4. Himachal is situated in the heart of the Middle Himalayas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 1 and 3
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER: A

1.The Zanskar range is cut across by the river Sutluj through its Shipki defile.

2.The mountain ranges in HP gradual increases in elevation from south to north and west to east.

3.The Altitude of Mt. ranges varies in HP from 350 m to 7000 m above sea level.

4.Himachal is situated in the heart of the Western Himalayas.

Consider the following statements
1 Kangra valley ranges from west to east rising gradually from Shahpur to Baijnath.
2. In “No scenery” in my opinion,” by GC Barnes talked about Kangra Valley.
3. Kangra valley was once the abode of the Ice Age man.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

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

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Answer: (A)

Consider the following statements:

1.Kangra valley ranges from west to east rising gradually from Shahpur to Baijnath.

2.In “No scenery” in my opinion,” by GC Barnes talked about Kangra Valley.

3.Kangra valley was once the abode of the Ice Age man.

Consider the following statements :
1. Gypsum deposits are located in Sirmaur,Kinnaur and Spiti valley.
2. Rock Salt deposits are located in Mandi Districts.
3. Sirmaur and Bilaspur deposits of limestone are of quality suitable for cement industry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (A)

1.Gypsum deposits are located in Sirmaur,Kinnaur and spiti valley.

2.Rock Salt deposits are located in Mandi Districts.

3.Sirmaur and Bilaspur deposits of limestone are of quality suitable for cement industry.

Consider the following statements:
1 The Panoramic view of Bara Banghal is Visibal From Shringtingu Lake.
2. A temple dedicated to Lord Driveshwar is situated at Lama Dal Lake in Kangra.
3. Radhashtmi fair takes place around Karali lake after 15 days of Janmashtami in Kangra.
4. Shigri Peak is clearly visible from Kunzam Pass.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) All of the Above
(B) 1 and 4
(C) 2 and 3
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER: C

1.The Panoramic view of Bara Banghal is Visibal From Shringtingu Lake.

2.A temple dedicated to Lord Driveshwar is situated at Dal Lake in Kangra.

3.Radhashtmi fair takes place around Dal lake after 15 days of Janmashtami in Kangra.

4.Shigri Peak is clearly visible from Kunzam Pass.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Rohtang Pass is located on the Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas.
Statement 2: Kunjum pass is situated on Grampho-Kaza-Sumdo road.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: A

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Dr. JG Gerard and Lord Elgin crossed Rohtang pass twice a day in 1893.
Statement 2: Temp- La pass is in Kinnaur.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: (B)

Statement 1: Dr. JG Gerard and Lord Elgin crossed Rohtang pass twice a day in 1863.

Statement 2: Temp- La pass is in Lahaul – Spiti.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Drangghati was earlier a hunting reserve of the former Raja of Bushahr state.
Statement 2: Shimla water Catchment was earlier the part of the Koti State.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: A

Consider the following statements:
1. Shivpuri cold water Spring is located in Sirmaur.
2. Rahla waterfall is situated in Kullu District.
3. Rukmani kund is situated in Bilaspur District.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: (D)

Consider the following statements:
1. Bandali Wildlife Sanctuary is nearest to the Joginder Nagar Town.
2. Nagru Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1962.
3. Kibber with an area 711.12 sq. km is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: (B)

1.Bandali Wildlife Sanctuary is nearest to the Sunder Nagar Town.

2.Nagru Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1962.

3.Kibber with an area 2220.12 sq. km is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Peaks) - List-2 (Districts)
A. Shikar Beh - 1. Kinnaur
B. Jorkanden - 2. Kullu
C. Dibi Bokri - 3. Mandi
D. Winch Camp - 4. Lahual –Spiti

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3

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Answer: (D)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Rivers) - List-2 (Greek Name)
A. Chenab - 1. Hydraotes
B. Ravi - 2. Acesines
C. Beas - 3. Hyphasis
D. Jhelum - 4. Hydaspes

(A) A — 2, B – 4, C – 1, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 2, B – 1, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 4, B – 2 C – 1, D – 3

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Answer: D

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Passes) - List-2 (Places)
A. Lamkhaga Pass - 1. Kinnuar- Garhwal
B. Indrahar pass - 2. Mandi-Kullu
C. Sara Umga Pass - 3. Kangra and Bharmaur
D. Pajanund Pass - 4. Kullu -Spiti

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: D

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Tributaries) - List-2 Rivers
A. Chirchid Nala - 1. Chenab
B. Chobia - 2. Satluj
C. Nogli - 3. Beas
D. Neugal - 4. Ravi

(A) A — 1, B – 3, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3
(C) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(D) A — 1, B – 4, C – 3, D – 2

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Answer: (C)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 - List-2
A. Sandhol Valley
1. Known as Pangana
B. Chuhar Valley - 2. Barot lies on this Valley
C. Jiuni Valley - 3. Kamru Nag Devta Temple
D. Karsog Valley - 4. Lies on river Beas

(A) A — 3, B – 4, C – 1, D – 1
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 2, B – 1, C – 4, D – 3
(D) A — 4, B – 2, C – 3, D – 1

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Answer: D