Consider the following pairs:Valley/hills in the news State Longtharai...
- Longtharai (or, Longtarai) is a hill range in the Indian state of Tripura. In Tripura five mountain ranges— Boromura, Atharamura, Longtharai, Shakhan and Jampui Hills—run north to south, with intervening valleys; Agartala, the capital, is located on a plain to the west. Hence, pair 1 is not correctly matched.
- Lushai Hills: The Lushai is a mountain range in Mizoram and Tripura, India. The range is part of the Patkai range system and its highest point is 2,157 m high Phawngpui, also known as 'Blue Mountain'. These hills are inhabited by the Lushais and other Mizo tribes. Hence pair 2 is correctly matched.
- Assam-Mizoram Border Dispute over the 165-km Assam-Mizoram boundary i.e. Cachar plains – the Barak Valley that now comprises the districts of Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj.
- Jampui Hills: Jampui Hills is the highest hill range in the Tripura bordering Mizoram. During November every year, the unique Orange & Tourism festival is celebrated in Jampui hill. The orange plantation is the primary occupation of the people here. The predominant tribes inhabiting the hills are Lushais and Reangs. The highest peak of Tripura Betlingchhip - falls in this hill range. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
- In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Tripura, a paragliding site will come up at Jampui Hills.
Consider the following pairs:Valley/hills in the news State Longtharai...
The correct answer is option 'A' (2 only).
Explanation:
Let us analyze each pair given in the question:
1) Longtharai Hills: Assam
Assam is a state located in northeastern India. It is known for its diverse geographical features, including hills and valleys. However, Longtharai Hills is not located in Assam. Longtharai Hills is actually located in the state of Tripura, which is also in northeastern India, but it is a different state altogether. Therefore, the pair "Longtharai Hills: Assam" is not correctly matched.
2) Lushai Hills: Mizoram
Mizoram is a state located in northeastern India, and Lushai Hills is indeed a part of Mizoram. Lushai Hills, also known as Mizo Hills, is a range of hills in the southern part of Mizoram. Therefore, the pair "Lushai Hills: Mizoram" is correctly matched.
3) Jampui Hills: Meghalaya
Meghalaya is another state located in northeastern India. Jampui Hills, also known as Jampuijala, is a hill range located in the state of Tripura, not Meghalaya. Therefore, the pair "Jampui Hills: Meghalaya" is not correctly matched.
In conclusion, out of the three pairs given, only the pair "Lushai Hills: Mizoram" is correctly matched. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' (2 only).