Question

Which of the following is not a part of the main topographic regions of Nepal?

A. lowland

B. Hills

C. Deccan

D. Mountains

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : C

Deccan is NOT correct.

• Nepal is a landlocked country in Asia.
• Nepal falls in the temperate zone north of the Tropic of Cancer.
• Nepal is divided into three geographical regions namely:
  1. Himalayan region.
  2. Mid hill region.
  3. Lowland Terai.
• The Tarai region has a width ranging from 26km to 32 km.
  • It covers around 17% of the total area of Nepal
• The mountainous region begins at 3000m.
  • Mt. Everest is the highest point in Nepal.
• The mid-hill region is a major portion of Nepal.
  • It covers around 43% of the total land area.
• Around 3.6% of Nepal’s total area covered by glaciers.