Question

explain the three types of Himalaya ranges on the basis of average altitude​

Answer 1

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To the south of the main Himalayas lies the Pir Panjal Range at an average height of 5,000 metres (16,000 ft). From Gulmarg in the northwest it follows ...

Answer 2

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★ SHIWALIK RANGE :

1. Also known as Outer Himalayas.
2. Located in between the Great Plains and Lesser Himalayas.
3. The altitude varies from 600 to 1500 metres.
4. Runs for a distance of 2,400 km from the Potwar Plateau to the Brahmaputra valley.
5. The southern slopes are steep while the northern slopes are gentle.
6. The width of the Shiwaliks varies from 50 km in Himachal Pradesh to less than 15 km in Arunachal Pradesh.

★ MIDDLE OR LESSER HIMALAYA :

1. In between the Shiwaliks in the south and the Greater Himalayas in the north.
2. Runs almost parallel to both the ranges.
3. It is also called the Himachal or Lower Himalaya.
4. Lower Himalayan ranges are 60-80 km wide and about 2400 km in length.
5. Elevations vary from 3,500 to 4,500 m above sea level.
6. Many peaks are more than 5,050 m above sea level and are snow covered throughout the year.

★ THE GREAT HIMALAYA :

1. Also known as Inner Himalaya, Central Himalaya or Himadri.
2. Average elevation of 6,100 m above sea level and an average width of about 25 km.
3. It is mainly formed of the central crystallines (granites and gneisses) overlain by metamorphosed sediments [limestone]. {Rock System}
4. The folds in this range are asymmetrical with steep south slope and gentle north slope giving ‘hog back (a long, steep hill or mountain ridge)’ topography.
5. This mountain arc convexes to the south just like the other two.