Indian Physical Geography : Physiography

Q 27 / 42

UPSC CSE Prelims 2006

Match List-I (Valley) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Valley) List-II (State)
A. Markha Valley 1. Sikkim
B. Dzukou Valley 2. Himachal Pradesh
C. Sangla Valley 3. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Yumthang Valley 4. Nagaland

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

  • Markha Valley (A) is located in the Ladakh region, which was part of Jammu & Kashmir (3) at the time the question was framed. It is a prominent trekking destination.
  • Dzukou Valley (B) is situated on the border of Nagaland (4) and Manipur, near Kohima. It is known for its seasonal wildflowers.
  • Sangla Valley (C) is found in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh (2). It is characterized by apple orchards and the Baspa River.
  • Yumthang Valley (D), also referred to as the 'Valley of Flowers', is located in North Sikkim (1), adjacent to the Lachung River.

Thus, the correct match is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.

Incorrect Options

Options 1, 2, and 3 contain one or more incorrect pairings between the valleys and their respective states. Therefore, they do not represent the correct answer.

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