The presence of high hill ranges with alternate valleys in Tripura is much similar to
the “ridge-Vale topography” of
a. The Manipur hills
b. The Alps of Europe
c. The Appalachian region of USA
d. The Eastern Ghats of India

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Answer :

c. The Appalachian region of USA

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