Q1.
Look at the political map in the textbook and identify the states that the range spans. Did you see Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat?
Answer
Yes — the Aravalli range runs through four States and Union Territories. Following it from the south-west end to the north-east end:
| State / UT | Part of the range there |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | The southern tip of the range, in the north of the State |
| Rajasthan | The longest and highest stretch — Mount Abu, Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Jaipur |
| Haryana | Low, broken hills in the south of the State |
| Delhi | The very last spur — the ‘Delhi Ridge’ |
Why this matters: the range acts as a natural barrier that stops the Thar Desert spreading further east. It blocks dust-laden westerly winds and helps hold moisture on its eastern side — which is why the land east of the Aravallis is farmed and the land west of them is desert.