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The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as ________.

A
Kullu valley.
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Kangra valley.
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Kashmir valley.
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D
Duns.
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Solution

The correct option is D Duns.
  • The longitudinal valley is longitudinal valleys between the lesser himalayas and shiwaliks are known as 'duns' in the west and 'duars' in the east.
  • Unlike typical river valleys, duns have a structural origin and are covered with boulders and gravel originating from the erosion of the Himalayas and the Shiwalik uplands.
  • Major duns found in the region are Dehra, Kothri, Chaukham, Patli and Kota.

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