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What are the states through which the Aravalli range traverses?
A
Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat
B
Uttaranchal, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan
C
Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat
D
Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Aravalli Range (also spelled Aravali) is a mountain range in Northern-Western India, running approximately 670 km (420 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana, Rajasthan, and ending in Ahmedabad Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aravalli Range, also spelled Aravali Range, hill system of northern India, running northeasterly for 350 miles (560 km) through Rajasthan state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spread over an area of 692 km, the Aravallis cover the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana. In the latter, they are found in the southwest part of the state, covering five divisions - Gurgaon, Faridabad, Mewat, Mahendargarh, and Rewari.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Jalore. Jalore district of Rajasthan is not having the extension of Aravalli hills.

Detailed explanation-5: -Delhi-NCR sits on the Aravallis, the oldest mountain range in the country. The hills extend for over 800 km from Gujarat, through Rajasthan and Haryana, to Delhi.

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