The location of Punjab in the North-West of the Indian sub continent is a matter of great geographical and historical signification. The region is surrounded by Shiwalik hills in which of the following directions?

Answer: Option D

The whole region of Punjab is bordered by the Shiwalik hills on its North-West, North and North-East. The Shiwalik hill tract is 5 to 12 km in width which runs along the extreme North-Eastern part of the state. These hills generally range between 400 m and 700 m above sea level.