Question

(ii) Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
(iii) Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya ranges?

Answer 1

Answer:

I) Three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Shiwaliks (outer Himalaya) extending almost uninterrupted throughout its length, are separated by major geological fault lines.

ii)Malwa plateau

Answer 2

(ii)

• The northernmost range is known as The Great or Inner Himalayas or Himadri.

• Himachal or Lesser Himalaya.
• Outer Himalayas or Shiwaliks.

(iii) The Malwa plateau lies between Aravali and Vindhya ranges.