UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·geography·indian geography

Match List-1 with List-II and select. the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List. I (Valley) List I: A. Markha Valley, B. Dzukou Valley, C. Sangla Valley, D. Yumthang Valley List II: 1. Sikkim, 2. Himachal Pradesh, 3. Jammu and Kashmir, 4. Nagaland

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  1. A2 4 3 1
  2. B3 1 2 4
  3. C2 1 3 4
  4. D3 4 2 1Correct

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it correctly matches each valley with its respective state or territory based on geographical locations. A Markha Valley is located in the Ladakh region which was part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Thus A matches with 3. B Dzukou Valley is situated at the border of Nagaland and Manipur and is famous for its seasonal flowers. Thus B matches with 4. C Sangla Valley also known as the Baspa Valley is a picturesque valley located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Thus C matches with 2. D Yumthang Valley often called the Valley of Flowers of the East is located in North Sikkim. Thus D matches with 1. Matching these pairs leads to the sequence 3 4 2 1 which corresponds to option D.
geography: Match List-1 with List-II and select. the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List. I (Valley) List I

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