Question

give account of shiwaliks,himadri and himachal?

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This question is based on the Lesson "Physical features of India" Geography, Ln- 2

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Shiwaliks

• The outermost range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwaliks. They extend over a width of 10-50km and have a alititude varying between 900 and 1100 meters.
• These ranges are composed of unconsolidated sediments, brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north.
• These valleys are covered with thick gravel and alluvium.
• The Longitudinal valley lying between the lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns. Dehra Dun, Kotli Dun and Patli Dun are some of the well known Duns.

Himadri

• The Himalaya consists of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. A number of valleys lie between these ranges.
• The northern-most range is known as the Great or Inner Himalayas or the "Himadri".
• It is the most continous range consisting of the loftiest peaks with an average height of 6000 metres.
• It contains all the prominent Himalayan Peaks.

Himachal

• The range lying to the south of the Himadri, forms the most rugged mountain system and is known as Himachal or Lesser Himalayas.
• The ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.
• The altitude varies between 3700 and 4500 metres and the average width is of 50km.
• The Pir Panjal rnage forms the longest and the most important range. The Dhaula Dhar and the Mahabharat ranges are also prominent ones.

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