Geographical Division of Haryana - Shivalik


 
 
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Geographical Division of Haryana - Shivalik

  • Shivalik hills are situated in the North - Eastern part of the state which include the North - Eastern part of Panchkula (only hill station of state), Ambala and Yamunanagar districts. This region is also known as Peidmont Plain.
  • Shivalik is also known as sub - himalaya. It is the youngest Himalayan range. This range was formed during post Pliocene Age. This range was formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers in the South of Himalayas.
  • Around 1.38% of the area of the state is covered by Shivalik hills. The average altitude of Shivalik hills is 300-600 m. However, at many places their altitude is more than 600 m.
  • Around 0.56% and 0.92% area of the state is covered by Shivalik and Sub - Shivalik hills.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Ghaggar, Markanda, Tangri and Saraswati rivers originate from Shivalik ranges.

    (b) The highest point on the upper Shivalik hills is the Karoh Peak (1,514 m).

    (c) The average height of the lower Shivalik ranges is between 400 - 600 m.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Morni hills, the highest hills in the state is a part of the uper ranges.

    (b) Morni and Tipra hills are separated by the Ghaggar river.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    What is the average height of Upper Shivalik Ranges ?

    Right Option : C
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