Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1.  Freshwater lakes such as Nainital and Bhimtal are also situated in Uttarakhand Himalaya region
2. Dehradun in Uttarakhand state is famous among these.
3. The Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers from where the rivers Ganga and Yamuna originate found in this Himalayan Range

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

• The Uttarakhand Himalaya is part of the Himalayas which extends from River Sutlej to River Kali. 

• Its western side is known as Gadwal Himalaya

• Eastern side is known as Kumaon Himalayas.

• Mountain Ranges - Nandadevi, Kamet, Badrinath, Kedarnath

• The Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers from where the rivers Ganga and Yamuna originate

•  Freshwater lakes such as Nainital and Bhimtal are also situated in this region.

• Dehradun in Uttarakhand state is famous among these.