Q. With reference to the Delhi Ridge, consider the following statements:
1.It is a northern extension of the Aravalli Range.
2.It acts as a watershed dividing two plains.
3.It covers the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi.
4.It lacks any significant biodiversity.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Delhi Ridge is a part of the Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, stretching across states like Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The Delhi Ridge functions as a watershed, dividing the Indus Plain to the west from the Gangetic Plain to the east.
Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect. The Delhi Ridge does not cover the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is divided into four distinct parts: Northern Ridge, Central Ridge, South-Central Ridge, and Southern Ridge, and does not encompass the entire territory. The Delhi Ridge is a biodiversity hotspot, home to a variety of plants and animals, including over 100 species of birds, jackals, Indian crested porcupines, mongooses, and other wildlife.
Source: The Hindu
