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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | How were Shivalik Himalayas formed? |
| 2021 | 2 | Name mountain ranges of Western Ghats |
| 2023 | 2 | Map marking — Thal Ghat, Pal Ghat, Nathu La, Shipki La |
| 2013 | 2 | Nubra Valley |
| 2013 | 5 | Bangar and Khadar — difference |
| 2016 | 5 | Features of Peninsular Plateau |
| 2018 | 5 | Regional divisions of Himalayas |
Pattern observations:
- PYQ map questions (2023) test precise knowledge of passes and ghats — memorise locations
- Shivalik formation is a recurring 2-mark question
- Western Ghats vs Eastern Ghats comparison is overdue for a 5-mark or 10-mark question