The longitudinal valleys found between the Siwaliks and the Lesser Himalayas are known by what name in the west?

• Duars
• Duns
• Kayals
• Teris

Which island group in India is of coral origin?

• Andaman Islands
• Nicobar Islands
• Lakshadweep Islands
• Majuli Island

The northwestern region of the Deccan Plateau, covered by nearly horizontal sheets of lava, is called what?

• Malwa Plateau
• Chhota Nagpur Plateau
• Deccan Trap region
• Marwar Upland

Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?

• Himalayas
• Western Ghats
• Vindhya Range
• Aravalli Range

The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of which two tectonic plates?

• Indian and Pacific plates
• Eurasian and African plates
• Indian and Eurasian plates
• Indo-Australian and Antarctic plates

What is the local name for the Pir Panjal Pass, which connects the Kashmir Valley to Rajouri and Poonch?

• Peer Ki Gali
• Qara Tagh La
• Panchaladeva
• Gateway to Zanskar

Which of the following passes lies at the trijunction of India, China, and Myanmar's borders?

• Bum La
• Diphu Pass
• Pangsau Pass
• Yonggyap Pass

The Banihal Pass, which provides a crucial link between Jammu and Srinagar, is situated in which mountain range?

• Zanskar Range
• Karakoram Range
• Pir Panjal Range
• Ladakh Range

Through which pass does the Sutlej River enter India from Tibet?

• Nathu La
• Jelep La
• Shipki La
• Lipu Lekh Pass

Which mountain pass connects Leh to the Shyok and Nubra valleys and is a gateway to the Siachen Glacier?

• Zoji La
• Khardung La
• Chang La
• Bara Lacha La