Which of the following statements about river valleys is/are correct?
- 1. Kullu Valley is an example of strike valley.
- 2. Kangra Valley is a transverse valley.
- 3. Narmada flows in a rift valley.
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
Statement 3 is correct because the Narmada river flows through a classic example of a rift valley, which is a graben structure formed by faulting between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges. Statement 1 is debatable; while the Kullu Valley is a structural valley shaped by tectonic forces, calling it purely a “strike valley” might not be the most precise geological classification. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Kangra Valley is a longitudinal valley running parallel to the Dhauladhar range, not a transverse valley which cuts across ranges.
– Narmada River flows through a well-known rift valley in India.
– Kullu Valley is primarily a structural valley influenced by faulting.
– Kangra Valley is a longitudinal valley, parallel to the Dhauladhar range.