Consider the following statements with regard to Eastern Hills 1 These are part of Himalayan Mountai...........

Geography Physiography of India

Consider the following statements with regard to Eastern Hills:

1.These are part of Himalayan Mountain System.

2.They form a series of comparatively low hills with various local names.

3.Manipur located in the region is referred to as the ‘Molasses basin’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The Eastern Hills and Mountains are part of the Himalayan mountain system having their general alignment from the north to the south direction.
They are known by different local names. In the north, they are known as Patkai Bum, Naga hills, the Manipur hills and in the south as Mizo or Lushai hills.
Mizoram is known as the ‘Molasses basin’ which is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits.