Physiography of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

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Physiography of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Physiography of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Outer Plains, Shiwaliks, Middle Himalayas, Valley of Kashmir, Ladakh Plateau, and Mountain Ranges of Ladakh.

Important Questions on Physiography of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

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The Jammu Srinagar national highway has been carved out through _____.

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Gilgit and Baltistan are situated in the _____ region.

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The Kashmir valley is situated in the Southern fold of Himalayas.

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In Jammu and Kashmir, the ravines are locally called Khads.

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Pahar is the local name of the Middle Himalayas. 

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Shiwaliks lies to the South of the Outer Plains. 

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Ladakh is a hot desert area with dry climate. 

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The Middle Himalayas are characterised by deep-cut valley and gorges. 

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Shiwalik is an old fold mountain of the Indian sub-continent. 

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The outer plains are locally called the Anderwa and Bajwat.