Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Planning and development in Indian Context

Question:

Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a notified tribal area since 21 November 1975. Bharmaur is inhabited by ‘Gaddi’, a tribal community who have maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region as they practised transhumance and conversed through the Gaddiali dialect.

Which of the following rivers are the tributaries of the Ravi river?

Options:

Budhil

Tundahen

Both Options, 1 and 2.

Neither 1 nor 2.

Correct Answer:

Both Options, 1 and 2.

Explanation:

Bharmaur region: This region popularly known as the homeland of Gaddis is surrounded by lofty mountains on all sides. It has Pir Panjal in the north and Dhaula Dhar in the south. In the east, the extension of Dhaula Dhar converges with Pir Panjal near Rohtang Pass. The river Ravi and its tributaries– the Budhil and the Tundahen, drain this territory and carve out deep gorges.