3. Explain any two paints each about the three parallel ranges of Himalaya
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HIMADRI
- It is the most continuous range consisting of very high peaks.
- Average height of Himadri range is 6000m
- Core of the Himadri range is composed of granite.
HIMACHAL
- Also known as “Lesser Himalayas”.
- It is mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.
- Altitude varies between 3700 to 4500m and average width is 50m.
SHIWALIKS
- Width extends over 10-50km and altitude 900-1100m.
- Composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers.
- Covered with thick gravel and alluvium.
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