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Which of the following hill ranges is located to the SOUTH of the Brahmaputra River?

ADafla Hills

BMishmi Hills

CMikir Hills

DPatkai Bum

Answer:

C. Mikir Hills

Read Explanation:


  • The Mikir Hills (also known as Karbi Plateau or Karbi Anglong) are located to the south of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India.

  • This hilly region forms part of the larger Meghalaya Plateau and is primarily situated in the Karbi Anglong district.

  • Dafla Hills (now known as Nyishi Hills) are located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh

  • Mishmi Hills are located in the northeastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, north of the Brahmaputra

  • Patkai Bum (Patkai Range) forms a part of the Indo-Burma/Myanmar border range and is located to the east/southeast of the Brahmaputra valley




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