UPSC Prelims 1995·GS1·geography·indian geography

Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in

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  1. ABaluchistan
  2. BMyanmarCorrect
  3. CNepal
  4. DKashmir

Explanation

The Arakan Yoma, also known as the Rakhine Mountains, is a mountain range located in western Myanmar. It represents the eastern extension of the Himalayas, formed by the same tectonic activity that created the main Himalayan chain. These mountains run from north to south and act as a natural barrier between the coastal region of Rakhine and the central Irrawaddy River basin. The range continues southward under the sea, emerging again as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because Baluchistan is in Pakistan, while Nepal and Kashmir are part of the main Himalayan range itself.
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