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The 'Doon Valley' (Dehradun Valley) is a classic example of which of the following geographical features located between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks?
A. A longitudinal structural valley filled with detritus✓ Correct Answer
B. A glaciated hanging valley carved out by Pleistocene ice sheets
C. A volcanic caldera depression filled with lacustrine deposits
D. A rift valley formed by block faulting
💡 Solution & Explanation
Doon valleys are longitudinal structural depressions located between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwalik ranges, filled with thick layers of detritus and alluvial fans. Alternative theories regarding volcanic or glacial origins do not apply to these specific tectonic valley formations.
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