Question 1 (ii) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 2 Class 9 Geography - Physical Features of India - Geography

Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called 

(a) Himachal 

(b) Uttarakhand 

(c) Purvachal 

(d) None of the above

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (C ) : Purvachal

Explanation :

• Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India  forming its boundary with Myanmar are  collectively called Purvachal.
• Beyond the Dihang river, Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India. They are known as the Purvachal or Eastern Hills and mountains.
• Purvachal comprises the Patkai Hills, the Naga hills, the Manipur hills and the Mizo hills.