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Question (11)

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The Himalayas were formed when the Indian landmass collided with

(A) Africa
(B) Australia
(C) Eurasia
(D) Antarctica

Correct Answer: C

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Question (12)

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Approximately how many million years ago did India collide with Eurasia?

(A) 10 million years ago
(B) 25 million years ago
(C) 50 million years ago
(D) 100 million years ago

Correct Answer: C

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Question (13)

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India is still moving northward at about

(A) 5 millimetres per year
(B) 5 centimetres per year
(C) 50 centimetres per year
(D) 5 metres per year

Correct Answer: B

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Question (14)

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The Himalayas are growing taller by about

(A) 5 cm per year
(B) 5 mm per year
(C) 50 mm per year
(D) 5 m per year

Correct Answer: B

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Question (15)

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If the Himalayas grow by about 5 mm each year, their growth over 1,000 years would be approximately

(A) 50 cm
(B) 5 m
(C) 50 m
(D) 500 m

Correct Answer: B

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5 mm × 1000 = 5000 mm = 5 m

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Question (16)

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Which Himalayan range is the highest and most rugged?

(A) Shivalik
(B) Himachal
(C) Himadri
(D) Outer Himalaya

Correct Answer: C

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Question (17)

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Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga are located in the

(A) Shivalik Hills
(B) Himachal Range
(C) Himadri Range
(D) Gangetic Plains

Correct Answer: C

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Question (18)

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Which Himalayan region remains snow-covered throughout the year?

(A) Himachal
(B) Shivalik
(C) Himadri
(D) Foothills

Correct Answer: C

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Question (19)

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Human settlements are fewer in the Himadri mainly because

(A) it has dense forests
(B) it remains snow-covered and conditions are harsh
(C) it lacks rivers
(D) it has fertile soil

Correct Answer: B

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Question (20)

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The Himalayan range lying south of the Greater Himalayas is called

(A) Shivalik
(B) Himachal
(C) Karakoram
(D) Trans-Himalaya

Correct Answer: B

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Question (11)

The Himalayas were formed when the Indian landmass collided with

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Question (12)

Approximately how many million years ago did India collide with Eurasia?

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Question (13)

India is still moving northward at about

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Question (14)

The Himalayas are growing taller by about

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Question (15)

If the Himalayas grow by about 5 mm each year, their growth over 1,000 years would be approximately

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Question (16)

Which Himalayan range is the highest and most rugged?

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Question (17)

Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga are located in the

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Question (18)

Which Himalayan region remains snow-covered throughout the year?

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Question (19)

Human settlements are fewer in the Himadri mainly because

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Question (20)

The Himalayan range lying south of the Greater Himalayas is called

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