What is the name of the physical feature that is the longitudinal valley lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Siwalik in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Duns.
- The physical feature that is the longitudinal valley lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Siwalik range in India is known as the Dun or Doon Valley.
- The most well-known example of this type of valley is the Dehradun Valley in the state of Uttarakhand. These valleys, or "duns," are typically formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers and are characterized by their elongated shape, lying parallel to the Himalayan ranges.