Sample questions
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CSE2022
Consider the following pairs: Peak Mountains
- Namcha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya
- Nanda Devi — Kumaon Himalaya
- Nokrek — Sikkim Himalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
Consider the following pairs Peak Mountains
- Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya
- Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya
- Nokrek - Sikkim Himalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
Nanda Devi peak forms a part of
- A Assam Himalayas
- B KumaonHi ✓
- C Nepal Himalayas
- D Punja
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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