Kerala PSC Repeated Questions And Answers || Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Himalayas
1. The theory related to the origin of Himalaya ?
Answer :- Plate tectonic theory
2. The rocks in the Himalayan system are mainly ?
Answer :- Sedimentary rocks
3. How much is the breadth of Himalayas?
Answer :- 250 - 400 KM
4. The average heigts of Himalayas from the mean sea level is about ?
Answer :- 6000 M
5. Northern most of Himalayan range are called ....?
Answer :- Central Himalayan or Himadri
6. Name the two important peaks of Central Himalaya?
Answer :- Mt.Everest, Kanchanjunga
7. What is the name given to the foot hill zone of Himalaya?
Answer :- Siwalik
8. The Siwaliks stretch between ?
Answer :- Potwar basin and Tista
9. Siwaliks Hills are known as Abor in which state?
Answer :- Arunachal Pradesh
10. Siwaliks are also known by the name....?
Answer :- Outer Himalaya
11. The highest peak in Indian Terrotory is Godwin Austin, in which range it is located?
Answer :- Karakoram Range
12. Name the important glacier situated in Karakoram Range?
Answer :- Siachin glacier
13. Plateau situated in the North of Karakoram Range?
Answer :- Laddakh plateau
14. Lushai hills of Himalaya are also known as ?
Answer :- Mizo hills
15. The stretch of Himalaya between the river Indus and river Sutlej?
Answer :- Punjab Himalaya
16. Which district is known as district of lakes in the Himachal Range?
Answer :- Nainital
17. Famous hill station Mussorrie is located in ?
Answer :- Himachal Range
18. The famous valley of Kashmir is lied between ?
Answer :- Piranjal and westerly range of the Himadri
19. Which river flows in the Kashmir Valley?
Answer :- Jhelum
20. Which river is older than Himalaya?
Answer :- Sutlej