As per P. Sengupta and G. Sdasysuk’s “Economic Regionalisation of India” (1968), Kashmir Valley and hills of Himachal Pradesh are parts of:

Correct option is A

According to P. Sengupta and G. Sdasysuk's "Economic Regionalisation of India" (1968), the Kashmir Valley and the hills of Himachal Pradesh fall under the North Western Macro Region. This classification is based on economic, geographical, and cultural factors. The North Western Macro Region includes areas with distinct topographical and climatic conditions, such as the Himalayan range, which encompasses parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Information Booster:
· Economic regionalisation involves categorizing regions based on socio-economic and geographical characteristics.
· The North Western Macro Region is characterized by hilly terrain, temperate climate, and an economy reliant on agriculture, tourism, and horticulture.
· The Himalayan regions have unique socio-economic patterns due to their geographical isolation and climatic conditions.
· This macro-region is distinct from the Northern or Central Macro Regions due to its topography and economic activities.
Additional Knowledge:
· Northern Macro Region: Covers parts of the Indo-Gangetic plains, not the Himalayan regions.
· North Central Macro Region: Encompasses regions like Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh, unrelated to Kashmir and Himachal.
· Central Macro Region: Refers to central Indian states such as Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, distinct from the northern and northwestern regions.