Q. Which of the following statements regarding Assam’s physiographic divisions is/are correct?
- The Brahmaputra Valley is enclosed by the Eastern Himalayas to the north.
- The Barak Valley is separated from the Brahmaputra Valley by the Barail Range.
- The Karbi Plateau acts as a watershed between the two valleys.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2, and 3
Notes: The Brahmaputra Valley is bounded by the Eastern Himalayas to the north and the Patkai-Naga hills to the south-east. The Barak Valley in southern Assam is separated from the Brahmaputra Valley by the Barail Range. The Karbi Anglong Plateau serves as a watershed between these two major valleys, influencing drainage patterns and regional climatic variation. All statements correctly depict Assam’s physiographic framework.