Insights Static Quiz -153, 2018
Indian Geography
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements describe the social life in Arunachal Himalayas
- Nagas is one of the many tribes found there
- Transport linkages is maintained through duar region
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Answer – C
- An important aspect of the Arunachal Himalayas is the numerous ethnic tribal community inhabiting in these areas. Some of the prominent ones from west to east are the Monpa, Daffla, Abor, Mishmi, Nishi and the Nagas. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Most of these communities practise Jhumming. It is also known as shifting or slash and burn cultivation. This region is rich in biodiversity which has been preserved by the indigenous communities.
- Due to rugged topography, the inter-valley transportation linkages are nominal. Hence, most of the interactions are carried through the duar region along the Arunachal-Assam border. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Answer – C
- An important aspect of the Arunachal Himalayas is the numerous ethnic tribal community inhabiting in these areas. Some of the prominent ones from west to east are the Monpa, Daffla, Abor, Mishmi, Nishi and the Nagas. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Most of these communities practise Jhumming. It is also known as shifting or slash and burn cultivation. This region is rich in biodiversity which has been preserved by the indigenous communities.
- Due to rugged topography, the inter-valley transportation linkages are nominal. Hence, most of the interactions are carried through the duar region along the Arunachal-Assam border. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Eastern hills
- Their orientation is East-West
- Both Patkai Bum and Mizo hills form their part
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Answer – B
- Eastern Hills and Mountains are part of the Himalayan mountain system having their general alignment from the north to the south direction. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
- They are known by different local names. In the north, they are known as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, the Manipur hills and in the south as Mizo or Lushai hills. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- These are low hills, inhabited by numerous tribal groups practising Jhum cultivation.
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Answer – B
- Eastern Hills and Mountains are part of the Himalayan mountain system having their general alignment from the north to the south direction. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
- They are known by different local names. In the north, they are known as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, the Manipur hills and in the south as Mizo or Lushai hills. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- These are low hills, inhabited by numerous tribal groups practising Jhum cultivation.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following geographical features/landforms lie in Arunachal Himalayas
- Diphu pass
- Kangtu peak
- Lohit river
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Answer – D
- Arunachal Himalayas extend from the east of the Bhutan Himalayas up to the Diphu pass in the east. Hence statement 1 is correct
- The general direction of the mountain range is from southwest to northeast. Some of the important mountain peaks of the region are Kangtu and Namcha Barwa. Hence statement 2 is correct
- These ranges are dissected by fast-flowing rivers from the north to the south, forming deep gorges. Bhramaputra flows through a deep gorge after crossing Namcha Barwa. Some of the important rivers are the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Dihang, the Dibang and the Lohit. These are perennial with the high rate of fall, thus, having the highest hydro-electric power potential in the country. Hence statement 3 is correct
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Answer – D
- Arunachal Himalayas extend from the east of the Bhutan Himalayas up to the Diphu pass in the east. Hence statement 1 is correct
- The general direction of the mountain range is from southwest to northeast. Some of the important mountain peaks of the region are Kangtu and Namcha Barwa. Hence statement 2 is correct
- These ranges are dissected by fast-flowing rivers from the north to the south, forming deep gorges. Bhramaputra flows through a deep gorge after crossing Namcha Barwa. Some of the important rivers are the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Dihang, the Dibang and the Lohit. These are perennial with the high rate of fall, thus, having the highest hydro-electric power potential in the country. Hence statement 3 is correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Duar formations are found in
- Arunachal Himalayas
- Sikkim Himalayas
- Himachal
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Answer – A
- As compared to the other sections of the Himalayas, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas along with the Arunachal Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations.
- In place of the Shiwaliks here, the ‘duar formations’ are important, which have also been used for the development of tea gardens. Hence statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
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Answer – A
- As compared to the other sections of the Himalayas, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas along with the Arunachal Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations.
- In place of the Shiwaliks here, the ‘duar formations’ are important, which have also been used for the development of tea gardens. Hence statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following correspond to Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
- Lepcha tribe inhabits the lower reaches
- Teesta river emerges out of them
- Shiwalik formations are predominant here
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Answer – B
- Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas are flanked by Nepal Himalayas in the west and Bhutan Himalayas in the east. It is relatively small but is a most significant part of the Himalayas.
- Known for its fast-flowing rivers such as Tista, it is a region of high mountain peaks like Kanchenjunga (Kanchengiri), and deep valleys. Hence statement 2 is correct
- As compared to the other sections of the Himalayas, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas along with the Arunachal Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
- The higher reaches of this region are inhabited by Lepcha tribes while the southern part, particularly the Darjiling Himalayas, has a mixed population of Nepalis, Bengalis and tribals from Central India Hence statement 1 is incorrect
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Answer – B
- Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas are flanked by Nepal Himalayas in the west and Bhutan Himalayas in the east. It is relatively small but is a most significant part of the Himalayas.
- Known for its fast-flowing rivers such as Tista, it is a region of high mountain peaks like Kanchenjunga (Kanchengiri), and deep valleys. Hence statement 2 is correct
- As compared to the other sections of the Himalayas, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas along with the Arunachal Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
- The higher reaches of this region are inhabited by Lepcha tribes while the southern part, particularly the Darjiling Himalayas, has a mixed population of Nepalis, Bengalis and tribals from Central India Hence statement 1 is incorrect
