Question

The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills were formed in the same age as the _____.
A.Himalayas
B.Shiwalik Range
C.Malwa plateau
D.Himachal Range

Answer 1

Hint: Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hills are part of Meghalaya plateau. These are blessed with a plethora of flora and fauna including spectacular rare wildlife and waterfalls. The region enclosed by them experiences extremely heavy rainfall and are covered with dense forest.

Complete answer:
The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills were formed in the same Malwa plateau.
Malwa plateaus also known as Central Highlands are part of peninsular plateau. Malwa plateau surrounds the Aravallis range on the North-west and Vindhya range in the south. It is also known as Madhya Bharat Pathar.

The Himalayas in literary terms means ‘Abode of Snow’. They are one of the youngest fold mountain ranges in the world and composed mainly of sedimentary rocks. They run from the Indus river in the West to the Brahmaputra river in the East if Indian subcontinent. The Himalayas are divided into three parallel ranges — Himadri (Greater Himalayas), Himachal (Lesser Himalayas), Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas).

Shiwalik Range also termed as the outer Himalayas are the southernmost Himalayan range. They are the youngest part of the Himalayas, located between the great plains and Himachal range. They are a continuous series of low hills. Tista River and Raidak River valley are located in this range of Himalayas.
The Himachal range or the middle Himalayas runs parallel to the other two ranges. It is home to Himalayan hill resorts like Mussoorie, Nainital, Shimla, Darjeeling, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Note:Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hills are part of Meghalaya plateau. These hills are formed in the same age as Malwa plateau. Malwa plateaus also known as Central Highlands are part of peninsular plateau. It is also known as Madhya Bharat Pathar. The Himalayas are divided into three parallel ranges Himadri (Greater Himalayas), Himachal (Lesser Himalayas), Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas).