HPAS 2021 Geography Topic-Wise Solutions
Milam glacier is located in:
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Zojila Pass is located in:
Classification of the Himalayan Ranges – Lattitudional Division The Himalayas in India are divided into five major divisions based on their location and geological features.Trans-Himalayas (Also known as Tibetan Himalayas) Located to the north of the Greater Himalayas, this division includes the high-altitude ranges found in Ladakh and surrounding regions. Important ranges in order from north to south are: Karakoram Range Ladakh Range Zanskar Range Kailash RangeGreater Himalayas (Also known as The Himadri) This is the highest and most continuous range of the Himalayas, running from west to east. It includes many of the world’s tallest peaks, such as Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Nanga Parbat. No named sub-ranges are specified here, as this division is geologically one massive unit.Lesser Himalayas (Also known as The Middle Himalayas or The Himachal) This division lies south of the Greater Himalayas and contains important hill ranges that vary regionally: In Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh: Pir Panjal Range In Himachal Pradesh: Dhauladhar Range In Uttarakhand: Mussoorie Range and Nag Tibba Range In Nepal: Mahabharat Lekh In Arunachal Pradesh: Dafla, Miri, Abor, and Mishmi HillsShiwaliks (Also known as The Outer Himalayas) This is the youngest and southernmost range of the Himalayas, forming the foothills. They are known by different names in various regions: In the Jammu region: Jammu Hills In Himachal Pradesh: Shivalik Hills In Uttarakhand: Dhang Range and Dundwa Range In Nepal: Churia Ghat HillsEastern Hills (Also called Purvanchal) Located in the northeastern part of India, these hills form the eastern extension of the Himalayas. The Purvanchal Hills include the following important hill systems: Patkai Hills Naga Hills Manipur Hills Mizo or Lushai Hills Tripura HillsPro Tip for Exams: Remember the sequence from Trans-Himalayas → Himadri → Himachal → Shiwaliks → Purvanchal to tackle map-based and theory questions efficiently. Classification of Himalayan Ranges – Longitudinal or Regional Division Kashmir Himalayas (also called Punjab Himalayas) Kumaon Himalayas (includes Kumaon – eastern part and Garhwal – western part) Nepal Himalayas (includes Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Bhutan Himalayas) Assam Himalayas Kashmir Himalayas (Also Called Punjab Himalayas) Location: Between Indus and Sutlej rivers Drainage: Includes basins of Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej Mountain Ranges Included: Trans-Himalayas: Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar Greater Himalayas Lesser Himalayas: Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar Glaciers: Siachen Glacier Baltoro Glacier Lakes: Freshwater: Dal Lake, Wular Lake Saltwater: Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri Unique Landforms: Famous for Karewas (lacustrine deposits ideal for saffron cultivation) Important Pilgrimage Sites: Vaishno Devi Amarnath Cave Major Passes: Zoji La – Zanskar Range Banihal Pass – Pir Panjal Range Fotu La (Photu La) – Zanskar Range Khardung La – Ladakh RangeKumaon Himalayas (Includes Kumaon – Eastern Part and Garhwal – Western Part) Location: Between Sutlej and Kali rivers Elevation: Higher than Kashmir Himalayas Major Peaks: Nanda Devi ( Highest in the region) Trisul Badrinath Gangotri Kedarnath Yamunotri Notable Lakes: Nainital Bhimtal Suraj Tal Mountain Passes: Mana Pass Niti Pass (Both in the Greater Himalayas)[UPSC CSE 2003] Nanda Devi Peak forms a part of : a) Assam Himalayas b) Kumaon Himalayas c) Nepal Himalayas d) Punjab Himalayas ANS : b) Kumaon Himalayas Nepal Himalayas (Includes Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Bhutan Himalayas) Location: Between Kali and Teesta rivers Elevation: Higher than Kumaon Himalayas — Tallest section of the Himalayas World-Renowned Peaks: Mount Everest ( Highest peak in the world) Kanchenjunga Makalu Lhotse Dhaulagiri Annapurna Coverage: Eastern Nepal Sikkim Darjeeling Hills Parts of BhutanAssam Himalayas Location: Between Teesta and Brahmaputra rivers Coverage: Entirely within Arunachal Pradesh Ranges Included: Dafla Miri Abor Mishmi Major Rivers: Dihang Dibang Lohit Kameng Subansiri Brahmaputra Highest Peak: Namcha Barwa Important Passes: Sela La Jelep La Bomdi La
Vadinar Oil refinery is managed by:
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Which of the following countries is landlocked?
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Where are the Balearic Islands located?
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Turkey is Located between:
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Flemish are the tribes of:
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Make a Sequence of the following countries from North to South:
1. Romania, 2. Bulgaria, 3. Ukraine, 4. Greece. Choose the correct answer:
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Match List I with List II:
List-I (Sea): (a) Black Sea, (b) Red Sea, (c) Yellow Sea, (d) Caspian Sea.
List-II (Country): (i) Bulgaria, (ii) China, (iii) Eritrea, (iv) Kazakhstan.
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Match List I with List II:
List I (Minerals): (a) Mica, (b) Bauxite, (c) Manganese, (d) Copper.
List II (Place): (i) Khetri, (ii) Hazaribagh, (iii) Palamau, (iv) Keonjhar.
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Match List I with List II:
List I (Dam): (a) Nagarjun Sagar, (b) Matatilla, (c) Maithon, (d) Hirakund.
List II (River): (i) Mahanadi, (ii) Barakar, (iii) Krishna, (iv) Betwa.
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There are two statements given below:
Statement I: A traveler crossing the international date line from east to west loses a day.
Statement II: A traveler crossing the international date line from west to east gains a day.
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