Question

Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) What is the bhabar?
(ii) Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. The 'Bhabar' is that narrow belt of the plain which is enclosed with pebbles and located along with the foothills of the Shiwaliks from the Indus to the Teesta.
2. Three major geographical divisions are:

• The Himadri (greater Himalaya),

• The Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) T

• The Shiwaliks (outer Himalaya)

extending almost uninterrupted throughout its length, are separated by major geological fault lines.