On The Roof Of The World

Question 1

What is the term used to describe the Northern mountain ranges that form the north and northeastern boundary of the Indian subcontinent?

Answer 1

The Roof of the World

This term refers to the Pamir Knot.

Question 2

What is the approximate length of the Northern mountain range from River Indus to River Brahmaputra?

Answer 2

Nearly 2400 km

Question 3

What is the width range of the Northern mountain region?

Answer 3

150 to 400 km

Question 4

Name the three classifications of the Northern mountain region based on topographical characteristics.

Answer 4

• Trans Himalayas
• The Himalayas
• The Eastern Hills

Question 5

What geological process leads to the formation of fold mountains?

Answer 5

Folding of sedimentary rock strata

Question 6

What two mountain ranges are specifically mentioned as being formed through the process of folding?

Answer 6

• The Himalayas
• The Alps

Question 7

What is the average elevation above sea level that characterizes mountains?

Answer 7

Above 900 metres

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Northern mountain ranges originate from the _______.

Answer 8

Pamir Knot

Question 9

True or False: The Northern mountain ranges exhibit a landscape with high peaks, glaciers, and valleys.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the primary characteristic of fold mountains?

Answer 10

They are formed due to the compression of sedimentary rock strata.

Question 11

What should be included in ‘My Own Atlas’ according to the text?

Answer 11

The major mountain ranges in India