Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which region in India is popularly known as the homeland of Gaddis?

Options:

Sisu

Parvati Valley

Bharmaur

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Bharmaur

Explanation:

Facts about Bharmaur:

This region lies between 32° 11’ N and 32°41’ N latitudes and 76° 22’ E and 76° 53’E longitudes.

Spread over an area of about 1,818 sq km, the region mostly lies between 1,500 m to 3,700 m above the mean sea level.

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.