The oldest mountain ranges in India are

Question 1

The oldest mountain ranges in India are
1. Aravallis
2. Vindhyas
3. Satpuras
4. Nilgiri hills

Question 2

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Aravallis

The correct answer is Aravallis.

The Aravali mountain range is the oldest mountain range in India.
- Aravalli is derived from a Sanskrit word from ‘ara’ and ‘vali’, which literally means the ‘line of peaks’.
- It is an eroded stub of ancient mountains.
Three major rivers and their tributaries flow from the Aravalli, namely Banas and Sahibi rivers which are tributaries of Yamuna.
- Luni River flows into the Rann of Kutch.
- Some other rivers in this region are Chambal, Banas, Krishnavati, Wagon, Gambhir rivers.
- This range comprises a wide variety of flora, fauna, forest, and wildlife.

YogitaMahadev · Answer 1 · 2022-03-01T16:33:14+0000

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Aravallis

The correct answer is Aravallis.

The Aravali mountain range is the oldest mountain range in India.
- Aravalli is derived from a Sanskrit word from ‘ara’ and ‘vali’, which literally means the ‘line of peaks’.
- It is an eroded stub of ancient mountains.
Three major rivers and their tributaries flow from the Aravalli, namely Banas and Sahibi rivers which are tributaries of Yamuna.
- Luni River flows into the Rann of Kutch.
- Some other rivers in this region are Chambal, Banas, Krishnavati, Wagon, Gambhir rivers.
- This range comprises a wide variety of flora, fauna, forest, and wildlife.

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