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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.

    A1 wrong, 2 correct

    BNone of these

    C2 only correct

    D1 only correct

    Answer:

    D. 1 only correct

    Read Explanation:


    • 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




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