Q. Which of the following features can be found in the Himalayan region?
1.Deltas
2.Gorges
3.Rapids
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The Himalayas along with other peninsular mountains are young, weak and flexible in their geological structure unlike the rigid and stable Peninsular Block.
- These mountains are tectonic in origin, dissected by fast-flowing rivers which are in their youthful stage.
- Various landforms like gorges, V-shaped valleys, rapids, waterfalls, etc. are indicative of this stage.
Source: NCERT
