Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

The Kullu Valley is situated between the mountain ranges of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Ladakh and Pir Panjal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ladakh and Pir Panjal”.
Kulu valley is situated between Ladakh and Pir Panjal range.

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