Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The general orientation of great Himalayan ranges is from northwest to the southeast direction in north-western part of India.
2. The Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh lie in an east-west direction.
3. The Himalayas in Darjiling and Sikkim regions are from southwest to the northwest direction.
How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All Three

[D] None of the above

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The North and Northeastern Mountains consist of the Himalayas and the Northeastern hills.
  • The Himalayas consist of a series of parallel mountain ranges. Some of the important ranges are the Greater Himalayan range, which includes the Great Himalayas and the Shiwalik.
  • The general orientation of these ranges is from northwest to the southeast direction in the northwestern part of India.
  • The Himalayas in the Darjiling and Sikkim regions lie in an eastwest direction, while in Arunachal Pradesh they are from southwest to the northwest direction.

Source: Class 11th NCERT

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