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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
21
Which river valley separates the Ladakh and the Karakoram ranges?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nubra valley is situated in between the Nubra and Shyok rivers, at an elevation of 3,048 m above sea level. This large valley separates the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Karakoram ranges form the Eastern border of Nubra valley.
22
Which of the following is situated between Kashmir and Ladakh border?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nun Kun Mountain lies between Ladakh and Kashmir border and is about 7,135 m in height. This mountain range comprises of two peaks namely Nun (7,135 m) and Kun (7,077 m).
23
Which of the following picturesque towns lies in the Pir Panjal range?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pir Panjal range have natural passes through which Kashmir valley is connected. This range separates Kashmir valley from outer Himalayas. Gulmarg lies in this range.
24
The longest mountain range of Middle Himalayas is
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Two important ranges namely Pir Panjal (5000 m) and Dhauladhar are part of Middle Himalayas. Pir Panjal is the longest and the Westernmost range of this region.
25
The Zoji La connects which two places?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Zoji La Pass is an important mountain pass located in Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is elevated at 3528 m. Zoji La pass connects Kashmir valley to Drass and Suru valley and Indus valley to further East.
26
Jammu and Kashmir shares its Southern boundry with
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Answer: Option C
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The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the Northern part of India, with Punjab in South-West, Himachal Pradesh in South-East and Ladakh in East. In the West, it is separated by Line of Control from Pakistan controlled territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan region in North.
27
The Northern Kargil part of Ladakh lies in which valley?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Zanskar valley is also known as Zangskar or Jangskar valley. It is situated at a height of 4,000 metres above sea level around the Zanskar river. The valley spans to several hundred kilometres. It is located in Northern Kargil region.
28
The Tso-Moriri lake in Ladakh lies in which valley?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rupshu valley lies South-East of Ladakh at an elevation of 4,500 - 5,500 metres. The valley starts from 20 km North-West of Tso Moriri lake. The mountains around the valley have rolling slopes. This valley is part of the Changthang plateau.
29
The Drass river runs through which of the following valleys?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Mushko valley is situated extreme North-West of Ladakh region in Drass. The valley is covered with glaciers and considered unsuitable for human settlements. However, the valley also consists of flowering meadows during summers. Drass river drains the valley.
30
Which zone of Jammu and Kashmir lies between the Pir Panjal and the Western end of the Great Himalayan ranges?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Valley of Kashmir is bowl shaped deep basin which lies between the Pir Panjal and the Western end of the Great Himalayan ranges. The Kashmir Valley lies between latitude 32° and 34° N and longitude 74° and 75° E. The valley is 100 km wide and 15,520.3 km2 in area.