Question

The Purvanchal Hills are also known as the:

• A. Western Himalayas
• B. Eastern Himalayas
• C. Southern Himalayas
• D. Northern Himalayas

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Eastern Himalayas

• The Purvanchal Hills form the easternmost region of the Himalayan mountain range, extending from the eastern border of Nepal to the northeast states of India.

• They include hills and mountains in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

• These hills are generally lower in elevation compared to the main Himalayan ranges.

• The Purvanchal range includes several sub-ranges such as:

• Patkai Hills (as mentioned in the similar question on the webpage)

• Naga Hills

• Manipur Hills

• Mizo Hills (Lushai Hills)

• Garo Hills

• Khasi Hills

• Jaintia Hills

• The Purvanchal Hills are ecologically important as they receive heavy rainfall and host rich biodiversity with diverse flora and fauna.