WBCS.LIVE practice question

Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand. What does 'dun' (also spelled 'doon') signify here?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A valley between Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik
  2. An apple orchard
  3. Fertile land
  4. Silted-up lake in Shivalik

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A valley between Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik