| Read the source and answer the following questions. |
| Besides the longitudinal divisions, the Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from West to East. These divisions have been demarcated by river valleys. For example, the part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya, but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from West to East respectively. The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas. The Kali and Teesta rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas and the part lying between Teesta and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas. There are regional names also in these broad categories. |
| The Brahmaputra marks the Eastern-most boundary of the Himalayas. Beyond the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the South and spread along the Eastern boundary of India. They are known as the Purvachal or the Eastern hills and mountains. |
| These hills running through the North-Eastern states are mostly composed of strong sandstones, which are sedimentary rocks, covered with dense forests, they mostly run as parallel ranges and valleys. The Purvachal comprises the Patkai hills, the Naga hills, the Manipur hills and the Mizo hills. |
| The source given above relates to which of the following options? |
A) Types of mountains
B) Types of plateaus
C) Regional division of Himalayas
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c]
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