Question

Which is the exact example of residual mountains?
1. Nilgiri
2. Satpura
3. Himalaya
4. Aravalli

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Aravalli

The correct answer is Aravalli.

• A mountain or landform that has been cut down by denudation becomes low and flat.

• Since it is the residual part of an earlier mountain or plateau it is called residual mountains and is made up of relatively hard rocks.
• The erosion of soft rocks in an area is rapid whereas erosion of resistant rocks is low thus a degraded and flat area with hard and resistant rocks is formed.
• Aravalli is the oldest mountain range in the world and is very rich in natural resources.
• Aravalli is an example of residual mountains.
• It is located in the western part of India, Rajasthan.
• It is also known as Adavala Parvat in Rajasthan.

• Nilgiri- It is located in the southern part of India.
  • These ranges are part of the Western Ghats series.
  • Some parts of the Nilgiri lie in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala as well.
  • The height of the highest peak is about 2637 meters.
• Satpura- The Satpura Range ranges between the rift valleys of Narmada and Tapti as Rajpipla hill, Mahadev hill, and Maikal range from west to east.
• Himalaya- The Himalayas are an ancient mountain range located in India.
  • The Himalayas is also known as the king of the mountains.