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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2026General Studies
Question
Consider the following statements : 1. Mizoram, also known as the 'Molassis basin', is made of soft unconsolidated deposits. 2. 'Bugyals' are summer grasslands in the higher reaches of the Great Himalayan ranges. 3. Loktak lake is located in Mizoram. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Options
- A Only one
- B Only two
- C All three
- D None
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Correct Answer
B Only two
Model Answer
- Mizoram, which lies in the Purvanchal or the Eastern Hills, is known as the Molassis basin because it is made up of soft, unconsolidated sedimentary deposits. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The Bugyals are the high altitude alpine meadows or summer grasslands found in the higher reaches of the Great Himalayas, used by the Gujjars and Bakarwals for grazing. Ali, Bedni, Dayara and Auli are well known bugyals of Uttarakhand. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The Loktak lake, the largest freshwater lake of the north-east and famous for its floating phumdis and the Keibul Lamjao National Park, is located in Manipur and not in Mizoram. It is also a Ramsar site. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Therefore, only two statements are correct.