Question

Differentiate between three parallel ranges of himalaya.

Answer 1

Himadri- It is also known as Greater Himalaya
Himachal- It is also known as Lrsser Himalaya
Shiwalik- It is also known as Outer Himalaya

Answer 2

Answer:

Himadri:

• Northernmost range

• Average altitude-6000 m

• Houses some of the highest peaks in the

world like Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga,

Nanga Parbat, Nanda Devi

Himachal:

• Lies between Himadri and Shiwalik

• Known as Middle or Lesser Himalayas

• Has many hill stations like Shimla,

Kullu, Manali, Musoorie, Nainital and

Darjeeling.

Shiwalik:

• Southernmost layer

• Youngest fold

• Made of unconsolidated (loose)

deposits and is prone to earthquakes

and landslides

• Has flat valleys between the Himachal

and Shiwalik ranges called Duns.

Example: Dehra Dun, Patli Dun

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