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Q · Physical Geography of IndiaMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements: The Aravalli Range is older than the Himalayas. The highest peak in the Aravalli Range is Guru Shikhar. The Aravallis run from northeast to southwest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicPhysical Geography of India
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountains, older than the Himalayas.
Guru Shikhar (1,722 m) is its highest peak.
The range trends in a northeast-southwest direction through Rajasthan to Gujarat.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3