The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as ________.
A
Kullu valley.
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B
Kangra valley.
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C
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.