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Which physiographic division of Jammu and Kashmir have longitudinal valleys called Duns?

A. Shivaliks

B. Middle Himalayas

C. Greater Himalayas

D. All of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The outer zone of foothills (Shivaliks) is comprised of long ridges and longitudinal valleys, called Duns. e.g. Duns of Udhampur Basohli, Ramkot, Sunderbani and Kotli. These duns are a result of erosion of sandstone, clay and silt of the region.

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