Question

Explain the major division of the Himalayas on the basis of the river system from the west to east along with Purvanchal

Answer 1

Answer:v1) Punjab Himalayas : The westernmost part of Himalaya is located between the river Indus in the West and Satluj in the East. This is called Punjab Himalaya (also called Kashmir Himalaya and Himachal Himalaya).

(ii) Kumaon Himalayas : The western part of the Himalaya which is situated between the Satluj river in the West and Kali river in the East.

(iii) Nepal Himalayas : It lies in between Kali and Tista rivers.

(iv) Assam Himalayas : The eastern most part is located between the river Tista in the West and Dihang in the East.

(v)  Purvanchal Hills : It is the north-eastern extension of Himalayas.

(vi) The Himalaya bend sharply to the South and spread along the eastern boundary of India.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east or east to west. The division has been done on the basis of the rivers flowing in the Himalayan regions. Following is the division in east-west direction :

• Assam Himalayas: This part of Himalaya lies between the Tista and Dihang rivers.
• Nepal Himalayas: This part lies between the Kali and Tista rivers.
• Kumaon Himalayas: This part lies between Sutlej and Kali rivers.
• Punjab Himalayas: This part lies between the Indus and Sutlej. They are also known as Kashmir Himalaya and Himachal Himalaya.