Question

The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as ________.

• A. Kullu valley.
• B. Kangra valley.
• C. Kashmir valley.
• D. Duns.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• 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.