{"id":354807,"date":"2026-06-24T20:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/?p=354807"},"modified":"2026-06-24T20:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:58:48","slug":"uppsc-integrated-approach-geography-physiographic-unit-of-india-the-himalayas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/uppsc-integrated-approach-geography-physiographic-unit-of-india-the-himalayas\/","title":{"rendered":"[UPPSC Integrated Approach &#8211; Geography] Physiographic Unit of India: The Himalayas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jM_vXev9q7Q?si=qZ5wnkTEDdqjHqme\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Study Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start with the big picture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do not begin by memorizing ranges, peaks, or passes. First understand the Himalayas as a <strong>tectonic mountain system<\/strong> formed by plate collision. Then follow the chapter&#8217;s natural flow:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Formation \u2192 Characteristics \u2192 Latitudinal Divisions \u2192 Longitudinal Divisions \u2192 Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This sequence helps you connect physical geography with climate, rivers, economy, biodiversity and strategic importance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Study Blocks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Block 1: Formation and Evolution of the Himalayas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focus on understanding rather than memorizing.<\/p>\n<p>Study:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gondwanaland<\/li>\n<li>Tethys Sea<\/li>\n<li>Indian Plate movement<\/li>\n<li>Collision with Eurasian Plate<\/li>\n<li>Folding and upliftment<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing tectonic activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What to understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why Himalayas are called young fold mountains.<\/li>\n<li>Why earthquakes are frequent.<\/li>\n<li>Why rivers have deep gorges and V-shaped valleys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What to memorize:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tethys Sea<\/li>\n<li>Indian Plate\u2013Eurasian Plate collision<\/li>\n<li>Approximate northward movement of the Indian Plate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Block 2: General Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Treat this as a fact-based Prelims section.<\/p>\n<p>Memorize:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length and width<\/li>\n<li>Syntaxial bends<\/li>\n<li>Third Pole concept<\/li>\n<li>Important glaciers<\/li>\n<li>Highest peaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prepare a one-page table:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Glacier<\/td>\n<td>Gangotri, Siachen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Peak<\/td>\n<td>Everest, K2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Syntaxial Bend<\/td>\n<td>Nanga Parbat, Namcha Barwa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Block 3: Latitudinal Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the most important classification.<\/p>\n<p>Focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relative location<\/li>\n<li>Elevation<\/li>\n<li>Rock composition<\/li>\n<li>Major ranges<\/li>\n<li>Important valleys and passes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This section is highly relevant for both Prelims and Mains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Block 4: Longitudinal Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Study the Himalayas from west to east.<\/p>\n<p>Practice remembering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indus\u2013Satluj<\/li>\n<li>Satluj\u2013Kali<\/li>\n<li>Kali\u2013Tista<\/li>\n<li>Tista\u2013Dihang<\/li>\n<li>Purvanchal Extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use a flowchart rather than paragraphs.<\/p>\n<p>Active recall method:<br \/>\nDraw India and label all five divisions from memory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Block 5: Significance of the Himalayas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the most important Mains section.<\/p>\n<p>Study under dimensions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Climatic<\/li>\n<li>Water resources<\/li>\n<li>Economic<\/li>\n<li>Strategic<\/li>\n<li>Environmental<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understand interconnections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Himalayas \u2192 Rivers \u2192 Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Himalayas \u2192 Monsoon \u2192 Climate<\/li>\n<li>Himalayas \u2192 Biodiversity \u2192 Ecology<\/li>\n<li>Himalayas \u2192 Borders \u2192 Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diagram-Based Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Practice repeatedly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plate tectonic collision diagram<\/li>\n<li>Latitudinal cross-section of Himalayas<\/li>\n<li>Longitudinal division map<\/li>\n<li>West-to-east Himalayan divisions<\/li>\n<li>Purvanchal extension map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A simple labelled sketch can significantly improve Geography answers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important for Prelims<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formation process<\/li>\n<li>Major ranges<\/li>\n<li>Peaks and glaciers<\/li>\n<li>Mountain passes<\/li>\n<li>Syntaxial bends<\/li>\n<li>Bhabar and Dun regions<\/li>\n<li>Longitudinal divisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important for Mains<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Himalayas and Indian climate<\/li>\n<li>Himalayas as Water Tower of Asia<\/li>\n<li>Biodiversity significance<\/li>\n<li>Strategic importance<\/li>\n<li>Environmental challenges<\/li>\n<li>Role in disaster management and sustainable development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Physiographic Units of India: The Himalayas<\/strong><\/h1>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Table Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"#t1\">Formation of the Himalayas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"#t2\">Important Characteristics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"#t3\">Latitudinal Division of the Himalayas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"#t4\">Longitudinal Division of the Himalayas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><a href=\"#t5\">Significance of the Himalayas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The <strong>Himalayas<\/strong> are the most prominent physiographic feature of India and constitute the world&#8217;s <strong>highest, youngest, and most extensive fold mountain system<\/strong>. They were formed as a result of the collision between the <strong>Indian Plate<\/strong> and the <strong>Eurasian Plate<\/strong>. Covering about <strong>10.7% of India&#8217;s geographical area<\/strong>, the Himalayan mountain chain extends approximately <strong>2,400 km<\/strong> from the <strong>Indus Gorge<\/strong> in the west to the <strong>Brahmaputra Gorge<\/strong> in the east. Its width varies from nearly <strong>400 km in Kashmir<\/strong> to about <strong>150 km in Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong>. The region is characterized by <strong>lofty peaks, deep valleys, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, and snow-covered mountains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t1\"><\/a>Formation of the Himalayas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Around <strong>225 million years ago<\/strong>, the Indian landmass existed as part of <strong>Gondwanaland<\/strong> and was separated from Asia by the <strong>Tethys Sea<\/strong>. During the breakup of Gondwanaland, the <strong>Indian Plate<\/strong> drifted northward and eventually collided with the <strong>Eurasian Plate<\/strong>. The sediments deposited in the Tethys Sea were compressed, folded, and uplifted, leading to the formation of the <strong>Himalayan Mountain System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This mountain-building process occurred in several phases, resulting in the development of multiple parallel ranges. The Himalayas continue to rise even today because the Indian Plate is still moving northward by a few centimetres every year. <strong>Frequent earthquakes<\/strong>, <strong>deep river valleys<\/strong>, and modern <strong>GPS measurements<\/strong> provide evidence of this ongoing tectonic activity.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t2\"><\/a>Important Characteristics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Himalayas possess several unique geographical features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They form a giant <strong>arc convex towards the south<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The region contains some of the world&#8217;s highest peaks, including <strong>Mount Everest (8,848.86 m)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Numerous glaciers such as <strong>Gangotri, Yamunotri, Siachen, Milam, and Zemu<\/strong> originate here.<\/li>\n<li>Rivers have carved <strong>deep V-shaped valleys<\/strong> and spectacular gorges.<\/li>\n<li>The mountain chain exhibits <strong>Syntaxial Bends<\/strong> near <strong>Nanga Parbat<\/strong> in the west and <strong>Namcha Barwa<\/strong> in the east.<\/li>\n<li>Due to their vast reserves of snow and ice, the Himalayas are often called the <strong>&#8220;Third Pole of the Earth.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t3\"><\/a>Latitudinal Division of the Himalayas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Trans-Himalayas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>Trans-Himalayas<\/strong> lie north of the Great Himalayas and include the <strong>Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, and Kailash Ranges<\/strong>. These ranges are older than the Himalayas and consist mainly of <strong>granite, volcanic rocks, and marine sediments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Karakoram Range<\/strong> contains <strong>K2 (8,611 m)<\/strong>, the world&#8217;s second-highest peak, and the <strong>Siachen Glacier<\/strong>, one of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions. The <strong>Ladakh Range<\/strong> is characterized by <strong>cold desert conditions<\/strong>, while the <strong>Zaskar Range<\/strong> forms an important watershed. The <strong>Kailash Range<\/strong> is famous for <strong>Mount Kailash<\/strong>, a sacred mountain for several religions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Great Himalayas (Himadri)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>Himadri<\/strong> is the northernmost and highest Himalayan range, with an average elevation of about <strong>6,000 metres<\/strong>. It consists largely of <strong>granite and crystalline rocks<\/strong> and remains permanently snow-covered.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the world&#8217;s highest peaks, including <strong>Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri<\/strong>, are situated in this range. The Himadri contains major glaciers and important mountain passes such as <strong>Zoji La, Nathu La, Shipki La, Rohtang Pass, and Lipulekh Pass<\/strong>. Most perennial Himalayan rivers originate from glaciers located in this region.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Lesser Himalayas (Himachal)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Located between the Himadri and the Shivaliks, the <strong>Lesser Himalayas<\/strong> have elevations ranging from <strong>1,300 to 4,500 metres<\/strong>. They are mainly composed of <strong>metamorphic rocks<\/strong> such as slate, quartzite, and schist.<\/p>\n<p>Important ranges include the <strong>Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar, Mussoorie, Nag Tibba, and Mahabharat Ranges<\/strong>. The region contains famous hill stations like <strong>Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital, and Dharamshala<\/strong>. Important valleys such as the <strong>Kashmir Valley, Kullu Valley, Kangra Valley, and Kathmandu Valley<\/strong> are also found here.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Shivalik Range (Outer Himalayas)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>Shivaliks<\/strong> form the southernmost and youngest Himalayan range. They extend almost continuously along the Himalayan foothills with an elevation of about <strong>900\u20131,100 metres<\/strong>. These ranges are mainly composed of <strong>unconsolidated sediments<\/strong> such as sandstone, clay, gravel, and conglomerates.<\/p>\n<p>The foothill region consists of the <strong>Bhabar Belt<\/strong>, while longitudinal valleys between the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas are known as <strong>Duns<\/strong> or <strong>Duars<\/strong>. Examples include <strong>Dehradun, Kotli Dun, and Jammu Dun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_354809\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-354809\" class=\"wp-image-354809\" src=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Latitudinal-Division-of-the-Himalayas-300x200.png\" alt=\"Latitudinal Division of The Himalayas \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Latitudinal-Division-of-the-Himalayas-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Latitudinal-Division-of-the-Himalayas-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Latitudinal-Division-of-the-Himalayas-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Latitudinal-Division-of-the-Himalayas.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-354809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Created by ForumIAS<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t4\"><\/a>Longitudinal Division of the Himalayas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kashmir or Punjab Himalayas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stretching between the <strong>Indus<\/strong> and <strong>Satluj Rivers<\/strong>, this region contains the <strong>Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Pir Panjal, and Dhauladhar Ranges<\/strong>. It is famous for the <strong>Kashmir Valley<\/strong>, <strong>Karewa Deposits<\/strong>, and glaciers such as <strong>Siachen<\/strong> and <strong>Baltoro<\/strong>. High-altitude lakes like <strong>Pangong Tso<\/strong> and <strong>Tso Moriri<\/strong> are also located here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kumaon Himalayas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Situated between the <strong>Satluj<\/strong> and <strong>Kali Rivers<\/strong>, this region includes the <strong>Garhwal<\/strong> and <strong>Kumaon Himalayas<\/strong>. Prominent peaks include <strong>Nanda Devi, Kamet, Trisul, and Chaukhamba<\/strong>. Major pilgrimage centres such as <strong>Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri<\/strong> are located here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nepal Himalayas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extending between the <strong>Kali<\/strong> and <strong>Tista Rivers<\/strong>, the Nepal Himalayas represent the highest section of the Himalayan system. <strong>Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Annapurna<\/strong> are located in this region. The famous <strong>Kathmandu Valley<\/strong> and <strong>Pokhara Valley<\/strong> also occur here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assam Himalayas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located between the <strong>Tista<\/strong> and <strong>Dihang Rivers<\/strong>, the Assam Himalayas receive <strong>heavy monsoonal rainfall<\/strong> and experience intense river erosion. Important passes include <strong>Nathu La<\/strong> and <strong>Jelep La<\/strong>. The region forms part of the <strong>Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purvanchal Hills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the Himalayan chain takes a sharp southward turn near the <strong>Dihang Gorge<\/strong>, it continues as the <strong>Purvanchal Hills<\/strong>. These include the <strong>Patkai Bum, Naga Hills, Manipur Hills, Barail Hills, Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Mizo Hills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The region is characterized by <strong>dense forests<\/strong>, <strong>heavy rainfall<\/strong>, <strong>rich biodiversity<\/strong>, and <strong>shifting cultivation (Jhum)<\/strong>. The mountain system further extends into Myanmar as the <strong>Arakan Yoma<\/strong> and continues towards the <strong>Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t5\"><\/a>Significance of the Himalayas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Climatic Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Himalayas act as a barrier against <strong>cold Central Asian winds<\/strong> and intercept <strong>moisture-laden monsoon winds<\/strong>, causing rainfall over northern and northeastern India. They also influence important atmospheric systems such as the <strong>Sub-Tropical Westerly Jet Stream (STWJ)<\/strong> and the <strong>Tropical Easterly Jet Stream (TEJ)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Resource Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Himalayas are known as the <strong>&#8220;Water Tower of Asia&#8221;<\/strong> because they contain enormous reserves of snow and ice. Major river systems such as the <strong>Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, and Teesta<\/strong> originate here and support millions of people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economic Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The region provides immense <strong>hydroelectric potential<\/strong>, valuable <strong>forest resources<\/strong>, <strong>medicinal plants<\/strong>, and <strong>minerals<\/strong>. Tea cultivation, horticulture, and pastoral activities are important economic activities in the Himalayan region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Himalayas form India&#8217;s natural northern boundary and play an important role in <strong>national security<\/strong>. Strategic locations such as <strong>Ladakh, Siachen Glacier, Doklam, Tawang, Nathu La, and Bum La<\/strong> are situated in this region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Environmental Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Himalayas constitute one of the world&#8217;s major <strong>biodiversity hotspots<\/strong> and support diverse ecosystems ranging from <strong>subtropical forests<\/strong> to <strong>alpine meadows<\/strong> and <strong>cold deserts<\/strong>. They regulate river flow, conserve biodiversity, and contribute significantly to <strong>climate regulation<\/strong> and <strong>ecological balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_354808\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-354808\" class=\"wp-image-354808\" src=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Significane-of-Himalaya-300x200.png\" alt=\"Significance of Himalaya\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Significane-of-Himalaya-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Significane-of-Himalaya-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Significane-of-Himalaya-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/uppsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Significane-of-Himalaya.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-354808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Created by ForumIAS<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thus, the Himalayas are the lifeline of the Indian subcontinent, acting as a climatic regulator, water reservoir, biodiversity hotspot, economic resource base, and strategic frontier, making them indispensable for India&#8217;s sustainable development and security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prelims Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.1)<\/strong> Which of the following mountain ranges are in the Himalayan mountains?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cho Oyu<\/li>\n<li>Lhotse<\/li>\n<li>Annamalai<\/li>\n<li>Sirumali<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer from the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>Code:<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n<p><strong>(b) Only 1 and 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(c) Only 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n<p>(d) Only 3 and 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.2)<\/strong> Which of the following rivers of India cuts across all the ranges of the Himalayas?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Ravi<\/p>\n<p><strong>(b) Satluj <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(c) Beas<\/p>\n<p>(d) Chenab<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P.R.O.\/A.R.O (Mains) 2014\/U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.3)<\/strong> Which of the following is an important tribe of Dhauladhar Range?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Abor<\/p>\n<p><strong>(b) Gaddi <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(c) Lepcha<\/p>\n<p>(d) Tharu<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2003 U.P.U.D.A.\/L.D.A. (Pre) 2002 U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2001 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.4)<\/strong> Meghalaya plateau is the part of<\/p>\n<p>(a) Himalayan Range<\/p>\n<p><strong>(b) Peninsular Plateau <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(c) Mountains of Eastern Ghats<\/p>\n<p>(d) Satpura Range<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P.U.D.A.\/L.D.A. (Pre) 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.5)<\/strong> The Kullu Valley is situated between the mountain ranges of:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(a) Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(b) Ranjoti and Nagtibba<\/p>\n<p>(c) Ladakh and Pir Panjal<\/p>\n<p>(d) Middle Himalayas and Shiwalik<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl.) (Pre) 2002\/U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.6)<\/strong> With reference to the &#8216;Trishul Peak in Himalayas&#8217;, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(1) It is situated in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>(2) The peak is more than 7500 m high.<\/p>\n<p>Select the correct answer from the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>Code:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(a) Only 1 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(b) Only 2<\/p>\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n<p>(d) Neither 2 nor 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P. R.O.\/A.R.O. (Mains) 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.7)<\/strong> Which one of the following gives correct sequence of Himalayan peaks in the direction east to west?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Mount Everest<\/p>\n<p>(b) Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Nanda Devi, Mount Everest<\/p>\n<p>(c) Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Kumaun, Namcha Barwa<\/p>\n<p><strong>(d) Namcha Barwa, Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest, Nanda Devi <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expected Mains Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.1)<\/strong> Discuss the latitudinal divisions of the Himalayas and highlight the distinctive characteristics of each.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.2)<\/strong> Examine the role of Himalayan glaciers in sustaining India&#8217;s river systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q.3)<\/strong> Explain the strategic significance of the Himalayan region for India&#8217;s national security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff \u00a0Study Approach Start with the big picture Do not begin by memorizing ranges, peaks, or passes. First understand the Himalayas as a tectonic mountain system formed by plate collision. 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