Question

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Aravali Range.

1. It bounds the Central Highlands to the west.
2. It is located to the east of the central highlands.

• A. 1 wrong, 2 correct
• B. None of these
• C. 2 only correct
• D. 1 only correct

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1 only correct

• Aravali Range bounds the Central Highlands to the west

• The second statement "It is located to the east of the central highlands" is incorrect.

• The Aravali Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in India and possibly the world.

• It runs approximately 692 km in a southwest direction, starting in Delhi and passing through Haryana, Rajasthan, and ending in Gujarat.

• It acts as a natural boundary for the Central Highlands on their western side

• It divides Rajasthan into two regions: western arid and eastern fertile regions

• The highest peak is Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu, reaching about 1,722 meters

• The range is geologically very old, with rocks dating back to the Precambrian era

• It plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of the Thar Desert eastward

• The range is rich in mineral resources including marble, sandstone, and various metals