Question

 The city of Udaipur, which is also known as Venice of the East, lies in the southern slopes of which ranges?
1. Trans-Himalayan Range
2. Vidhyan Range
3. Both 1 & 2
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : None of the above

The correct answer is 4 i.e. None of the above.

Aravali Range:

• The oldest mountain range of India, The Aravalli Range is also the oldest mountain range in the world.
• The width of the range varies from 10km to 100km.
• In the local language, Aravalli translates to 'line of peaks', and spans a total length of 800 km, covering the Indian states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujrat.
• Aravalli Range plays a very important role in the Indian climate as it blocks wind carrying rain to reach the Thar Desert.
• Guru Shikhar is the highest point of Aravalli Range with a total elevation of 1722m.
• This range is famous for many tourist attractions and Mount Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan is situated on this range.
• The city of Udaipur also lies on its southern slope. The city of Udaipur, which is also known as Venice of the East, lies in the southern slopes of Aravalli Mountains.
• Banas, Luni, and Sabarmati are the rivers that flow through this range.