Phsiography of Haryana


 
 
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Physiography of Haryana

  • The physiography of state includes flat plains, hills etc. Among these, flat plains have highest percentage. Around 93.76% area of the state is covered by flat and undulating plains, which es between Ghaggar and Yamuna rivers.
  •  This plain area is also known as Ghaggar - Yamuna Plains. It is the largest physiographic region of the state.
  • Around 68.21% and 25.55% area of this plain is flat and undulating, respectively, The average altitude of this plain is around 200 to 300 m above sea level.
  • This plain has been formed due to deposition of sediments by the Himalayan river. Besides this plain stumps and mounds of sands are found on (6.24% area of the state). Remnants of Aravali hills covers 3.09% area of the state.
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    Question : 1

    How much percent of plains are present in the Ghaggar - Yamuna Plains of the Haryana ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) The average altitude of Ghaggar - Yamuna plain is around 200 to 300 m above sea level.

    (b) The altitude of Aravali hills is more than 300 m above sea level.

    (c) Shivalik hills are found in the North - Eastern part of the Haryana.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    The altitude of Aravali hills is more than _______________________ above sea level.

    Right Option : C
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