[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":262},["ShallowReactive",2],{"study-mountains-in-india":3},{"slug":4,"noteId":5,"subject":6,"subjectSlug":7,"title":8,"summary":9,"hasNote":10,"sections":11},"mountains-in-india","NOTE-GEO-MOUNTAINS","Geography","geography","Mountains, Ranges & Passes of India","Recall and contrast drills from verified TGPRB PYQs (2015-2023). Historical exam statistics require checking against the latest official publication.",true,[12,71,119,166,213],{"id":13,"title":14,"short":15,"estMinutes":16,"blocks":17,"pyqs":25,"cards":53,"traps":60},"facts-1","Himalayan Ranges & Relief Features of India","Fact set 1",3,[18,22],{"type":19,"lineId":20,"html":21},"p","pyq-0535","\u003Cstrong>From North\u003C\u002Fstrong> to South, the major mountain ranges of the northern region are Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Great Himalayas, Pir Panjal, and the Shiwalik range. Thus, the correct sequence for the given ranges is Ladakh (d) -> Zaskar (a) -> Pirpanjal (b) -> Shivalik (c).",{"type":19,"lineId":23,"html":24},"pyq-0292","\u003Cstrong>Doddabetta\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills (2,637 m). Mahendragiri is a famous peak located in the Eastern Ghats in Odisha. The Malwa Plateau lies adjacent to the Aravalli range in the northwest, and Kondesh Hills are part of the Western Ghats region.",[26,39],{"uid":27,"question":28,"options":29,"answer":34,"explanation":35,"difficulty":36,"paper":37,"papers":38,"sourceLine":20},"PYQ-0535","Consider the following ranges in Himalayas and find out the correct sequence from North to South: (a) Zaskar range (b) Pirpanjal range (c) Shivalik range (d) Ladakh range",[30,31,32,33],"d-a-b-c","a-d-b-c","b-d-c-a","b-c-a-d",0,"From North to South, the major mountain ranges of the northern region are Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Great Himalayas, Pir Panjal, and the Shiwalik range. Thus, the correct sequence for the given ranges is Ladakh (d) -> Zaskar (a) -> Pirpanjal (b) -> Shivalik (c).","F","Constable 2018 Mains",[37],{"uid":40,"question":41,"options":42,"answer":47,"explanation":48,"difficulty":36,"paper":49,"papers":50,"sourceLine":23},"PYQ-0292","Match the following\nList-I\n(a) Aravali Hills\n(b) Highest Peak of Nilgiris\n(c) Mahendragiri Hills\n(d) Western Ghats\nList-II\n(i) Eastern Ghats\n(ii) Kondesh Hills\n(iii) Dodda Betta\n(iv) Malwa plateau",[43,44,45,46],"(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)","(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)","(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)","(a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)",2,"Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills (2,637 m). Mahendragiri is a famous peak located in the Eastern Ghats in Odisha. The Malwa Plateau lies adjacent to the Aravalli range in the northwest, and Kondesh Hills are part of the Western Ghats region.","Constable 2015 Prelims",[49,51,52],"Constable 2016 Mains","Constable 2016 Prelims",[54,57],{"id":55,"front":28,"back":56},"PYQ-0535-recall","d-a-b-c\n\nFrom North to South, the major mountain ranges of the northern region are Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Great Himalayas, Pir Panjal, and the Shiwalik range. Thus, the correct sequence for the given ranges is Ladakh (d) -> Zaskar (a) -> Pirpanjal (b) -> Shivalik (c).",{"id":58,"front":41,"back":59},"PYQ-0292-recall","(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)\n\nDoddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills (2,637 m). Mahendragiri is a famous peak located in the Eastern Ghats in Odisha. The Malwa Plateau lies adjacent to the Aravalli range in the northwest, and Kondesh Hills are part of the Western Ghats region.",[61],{"id":62,"left":63,"right":64,"why":65,"statements":66},"facts-1-contrast","From North","Doddabetta","TGPSC-Style Advanced Practice: connect each verified question with its fact anchor.",[67,69],{"text":28,"side":68},"left",{"text":41,"side":70},"right",{"id":72,"title":73,"short":74,"estMinutes":16,"blocks":75,"pyqs":82,"cards":105,"traps":112},"facts-2","Landforms & Mountain Ranges of India","Fact set 2",[76,79],{"type":19,"lineId":77,"html":78},"pyq-0294","The \u003Cstrong>Siachen Glacier\u003C\u002Fstrong> is located in the Karakoram Range. Bundi Hills lie in the Hadoti\u002FMalwa Plateau region of south-eastern Rajasthan. Dhupgarh, the highest point of the Satpura Range, is located in the Mahadeo Hills. Mishmi Hills form the eastern continuation of the Outer Himalayan\u002FShivalik system in Arunachal Pradesh.",{"type":19,"lineId":80,"html":81},"pyq-3071","Karewas are thick lacustrine (lake deposits) formations of glacial clay, silt, and sand found along the lower slopes of the \u003Cstrong>Pir Panjal\u003C\u002Fstrong> range in Kashmir Valley. These elevated flat-topped tablelands are extremely fertile and internationally renowned for saffron (Zafran) cultivation.",[83,94],{"uid":84,"question":85,"options":86,"answer":47,"explanation":91,"difficulty":92,"paper":49,"papers":93,"sourceLine":77},"PYQ-0294","Match the following : List-I (a) Siachen glacier (b) Bundi hills (c) Highest point of Satpura hills (d) Shivalik Range List-II (I) Malwa plateau (II) Mishmi Hills (III) Karakoram Range (IV) Mahadeo Hills",[87,88,89,90],"(1) (a) – (I), (b) – (II), (c) – (III), (d) – (IV)","(2) (a) – (II), (b) – (I), (c) – (III), (d) – (IV)","(3) (a) – (III), (b) – (I), (c) – (IV), (d) – (II)","(4) (a)-(III), (b) – (IV), (c) – (I), (d) – (II)","The Siachen Glacier is located in the Karakoram Range. Bundi Hills lie in the Hadoti\u002FMalwa Plateau region of south-eastern Rajasthan. Dhupgarh, the highest point of the Satpura Range, is located in the Mahadeo Hills. Mishmi Hills form the eastern continuation of the Outer Himalayan\u002FShivalik system in Arunachal Pradesh.","M",[49,51,52],{"uid":95,"question":96,"options":97,"answer":34,"explanation":102,"difficulty":36,"paper":103,"papers":104,"sourceLine":80},"PYQ-3071","Karewas of Kashmir are generally found along the lower slopes of:",[98,99,100,101],"Pir Panjal","Dhauladhar","Karol","Kathmandu valley","Karewas are thick lacustrine (lake deposits) formations of glacial clay, silt, and sand found along the lower slopes of the Pir Panjal range in Kashmir Valley. These elevated flat-topped tablelands are extremely fertile and internationally renowned for saffron (Zafran) cultivation.","SI 2023 Mains",[103],[106,109],{"id":107,"front":85,"back":108},"PYQ-0294-recall","(3) (a) – (III), (b) – (I), (c) – (IV), (d) – (II)\n\nThe Siachen Glacier is located in the Karakoram Range. Bundi Hills lie in the Hadoti\u002FMalwa Plateau region of south-eastern Rajasthan. Dhupgarh, the highest point of the Satpura Range, is located in the Mahadeo Hills. Mishmi Hills form the eastern continuation of the Outer Himalayan\u002FShivalik system in Arunachal Pradesh.",{"id":110,"front":96,"back":111},"PYQ-3071-recall","Pir Panjal\n\nKarewas are thick lacustrine (lake deposits) formations of glacial clay, silt, and sand found along the lower slopes of the Pir Panjal range in Kashmir Valley. These elevated flat-topped tablelands are extremely fertile and internationally renowned for saffron (Zafran) cultivation.",[113],{"id":114,"left":115,"right":98,"why":65,"statements":116},"facts-2-contrast","Siachen Glacier",[117,118],{"text":85,"side":68},{"text":96,"side":70},{"id":120,"title":121,"short":122,"estMinutes":16,"blocks":123,"pyqs":130,"cards":152,"traps":159},"facts-3","Himalayan Mountain Ranges & Physical Features","Fact set 3",[124,127],{"type":19,"lineId":125,"html":126},"pyq-2991","Duns (or Doons) are longitudinal structural valleys formed between the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) and the Outer Himalayas (\u003Cstrong>Shiwalik Hills\u003C\u002Fstrong>). Examples include Dehradun, Kotli Dun, and Patli Dun, which are covered with thick gravel and alluvial deposits.",{"type":19,"lineId":128,"html":129},"pyq-1236","\u003Cstrong>Guru Shikhar\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range (1,722 m). The Dhuandhar Falls are located on the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Thalghat is an important mountain pass located in the Western Ghats connecting Mumbai and Nashik, and the Lakshadweep Archipelago consists of coral reef islands.",[131,141],{"uid":132,"question":133,"options":134,"answer":16,"explanation":139,"difficulty":36,"paper":103,"papers":140,"sourceLine":125},"PYQ-2991","The longitudinal valleys also called Duns\u002FDoons are found in :",[135,136,137,138],"Greater Himalayas","Trans- Himalayas","Lesser- Himalayas","Shiwalik Hills","Duns (or Doons) are longitudinal structural valleys formed between the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) and the Outer Himalayas (Shiwalik Hills). Examples include Dehradun, Kotli Dun, and Patli Dun, which are covered with thick gravel and alluvial deposits.",[103],{"uid":142,"question":143,"options":144,"answer":34,"explanation":149,"difficulty":36,"paper":150,"papers":151,"sourceLine":128},"PYQ-1236","Match the following:\nList - I\n(a) Guru Shikhar Peak\n(b) Dhuadhar waterfall\n(c) Thalghat gap\n(d) Coral reefs\nList - II\n(i) Lakshadweep islands\n(ii) Western ghats\n(iii) Narmada river\n(iv) Aravallis",[145,146,147,148],"(1) (a) iv (b) iii (c) ii (d) i","(2) (a) iii (b) iv (c) i (d) ii","(3) (a) i (b) ii (c) iii (d) iv","(4) (a) ii (b) iii (c) i (d) iv","Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range (1,722 m). The Dhuandhar Falls are located on the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Thalghat is an important mountain pass located in the Western Ghats connecting Mumbai and Nashik, and the Lakshadweep Archipelago consists of coral reef islands.","Constable 2023",[150],[153,156],{"id":154,"front":133,"back":155},"PYQ-2991-recall","Shiwalik Hills\n\nDuns (or Doons) are longitudinal structural valleys formed between the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) and the Outer Himalayas (Shiwalik Hills). Examples include Dehradun, Kotli Dun, and Patli Dun, which are covered with thick gravel and alluvial deposits.",{"id":157,"front":143,"back":158},"PYQ-1236-recall","(1) (a) iv (b) iii (c) ii (d) i\n\nGuru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range (1,722 m). The Dhuandhar Falls are located on the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Thalghat is an important mountain pass located in the Western Ghats connecting Mumbai and Nashik, and the Lakshadweep Archipelago consists of coral reef islands.",[160],{"id":161,"left":138,"right":162,"why":65,"statements":163},"facts-3-contrast","Guru Shikhar",[164,165],{"text":133,"side":68},{"text":143,"side":70},{"id":167,"title":168,"short":169,"estMinutes":16,"blocks":170,"pyqs":177,"cards":198,"traps":205},"facts-4","Himalayan Ranges & Major Mountain Peaks","Fact set 4",[171,174],{"type":19,"lineId":172,"html":173},"pyq-3031","\u003Cstrong>Gosainthan\u003C\u002Fstrong>, also known as Shishapangma, is the 14th highest mountain peak in the world (8,027 m). It is located in Tibet, China, and belongs to the Greater Himalayas (Himadri) range.",{"type":19,"lineId":175,"html":176},"pyq-0295","All three statements are correct: (a) In \u003Cstrong>Arunachal Pradesh\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the Outer Himalayas (Siwalik range) are locally known as Dafla, Miri, Abor, and Mishmi hills; (b) Minicoy Island is the southernmost island of the Lakshadweep group located in the Arabian Sea; and (c) Softwood from coniferous trees is a primary raw material used for wood pulp in paper manufacturing.",[178,188],{"uid":179,"question":180,"options":181,"answer":185,"explanation":186,"difficulty":92,"paper":103,"papers":187,"sourceLine":172},"PYQ-3031","Gosainthan peak is situated in :",[182,183,184,138],"Trans-Himalayas","Greater-Himalayas","Lesser-Himalayas",1,"Gosainthan, also known as Shishapangma, is the 14th highest mountain peak in the world (8,027 m). It is located in Tibet, China, and belongs to the Greater Himalayas (Himadri) range.",[103],{"uid":189,"question":190,"options":191,"answer":185,"explanation":196,"difficulty":92,"paper":49,"papers":197,"sourceLine":175},"PYQ-0295","Read the following statements (a) In Arunachal Pradesh, the Siwalik range of hills are called Mishimi hills. (b) Minicoy islands are located in the Arabian Sea. (c) Conifer wood is used as raw material to manufacture paper. The correct answer is",[192,193,194,195],"(1) (a) is correct, but (b) and (c) are wrong","(2) All (a), (b) and (c) are correct","(3) (a) and (b) are correct, but (c) is wrong","(4) (b), (c) are correct, but (a) is wrong","All three statements are correct: (a) In Arunachal Pradesh, the Outer Himalayas (Siwalik range) are locally known as Dafla, Miri, Abor, and Mishmi hills; (b) Minicoy Island is the southernmost island of the Lakshadweep group located in the Arabian Sea; and (c) Softwood from coniferous trees is a primary raw material used for wood pulp in paper manufacturing.",[49,51,52],[199,202],{"id":200,"front":180,"back":201},"PYQ-3031-recall","Greater-Himalayas\n\nGosainthan, also known as Shishapangma, is the 14th highest mountain peak in the world (8,027 m). It is located in Tibet, China, and belongs to the Greater Himalayas (Himadri) range.",{"id":203,"front":190,"back":204},"PYQ-0295-recall","(2) All (a), (b) and (c) are correct\n\nAll three statements are correct: (a) In Arunachal Pradesh, the Outer Himalayas (Siwalik range) are locally known as Dafla, Miri, Abor, and Mishmi hills; (b) Minicoy Island is the southernmost island of the Lakshadweep group located in the Arabian Sea; and (c) Softwood from coniferous trees is a primary raw material used for wood pulp in paper manufacturing.",[206],{"id":207,"left":208,"right":209,"why":65,"statements":210},"facts-4-contrast","Gosainthan","Arunachal Pradesh",[211,212],{"text":180,"side":68},{"text":190,"side":70},{"id":214,"title":215,"short":216,"estMinutes":16,"blocks":217,"pyqs":224,"cards":247,"traps":254},"facts-5","River Projects, Dams & Multipurpose Schemes","Fact set 5",[218,221],{"type":19,"lineId":219,"html":220},"pyq-1506","\u003Cstrong>Sardar Sarovar Dam\u003C\u002Fstrong> is constructed across the Narmada River in Gujarat. Anaimudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in Peninsular\u002FSouth India. The Toda tribe resides primarily in the Nilgiri Hills, while Agnigundala in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its copper ore deposits.",{"type":19,"lineId":222,"html":223},"pyq-1821","\u003Cstrong>Banihal Pass\u003C\u002Fstrong> connects Jammu with Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. Rohtang Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh. Niti Pass is a high mountain pass in Uttarakhand connecting to Tibet, while Nathu La is a famous pass in Sikkim.",[225,236],{"uid":226,"question":227,"options":228,"answer":47,"explanation":233,"difficulty":36,"paper":234,"papers":235,"sourceLine":219},"PYQ-1506","Match the following\nList - I\na) Sardar Sarovar dam\nb) Highest mountain peak in South India\nc) Todas\nd) Copper\nList - II\ni) Anaimudi\nii) Agnigundala\niii) Narmada\niv) Nilgiri",[229,230,231,232],"a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii","a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i","a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii","a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii","Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed across the Narmada River in Gujarat. Anaimudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in Peninsular\u002FSouth India. The Toda tribe resides primarily in the Nilgiri Hills, while Agnigundala in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its copper ore deposits.","SI 2016 Mains",[234],{"uid":237,"question":238,"options":239,"answer":185,"explanation":244,"difficulty":36,"paper":245,"papers":246,"sourceLine":222},"PYQ-1821","Match the following\nList-I\n(a) Banihal pass\n(b) Rohtang pass\n(c) Niti pass\n(d) Nathu La pass\nList-II\n(i) Jammu & Kashmir\n(ii) Himachal Pradesh\n(iii) Uttarakhand\n(iv) Sikkim\nCorrect answer is",[240,241,242,243],"(1) (a) (iv) (b) (iii) (c) (ii) (d) (i)","(2) (a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)","(3) (a) (iv) (b) (iii) (c) (i) (d) (ii)","(4) (a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iv) (d) (iii)","Banihal Pass connects Jammu with Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. Rohtang Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh. Niti Pass is a high mountain pass in Uttarakhand connecting to Tibet, while Nathu La is a famous pass in Sikkim.","SI 2016 Prelims",[245],[248,251],{"id":249,"front":227,"back":250},"PYQ-1506-recall","a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii\n\nSardar Sarovar Dam is constructed across the Narmada River in Gujarat. Anaimudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in Peninsular\u002FSouth India. The Toda tribe resides primarily in the Nilgiri Hills, while Agnigundala in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its copper ore deposits.",{"id":252,"front":238,"back":253},"PYQ-1821-recall","(2) (a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)\n\nBanihal Pass connects Jammu with Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. Rohtang Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh. Niti Pass is a high mountain pass in Uttarakhand connecting to Tibet, while Nathu La is a famous pass in Sikkim.",[255],{"id":256,"left":257,"right":258,"why":65,"statements":259},"facts-5-contrast","Sardar Sarovar Dam","Banihal Pass",[260,261],{"text":227,"side":68},{"text":238,"side":70},1791185834031]