Question

Importance of shiwalik range

Answer 1

shiwalik  is the outermost range of the Himalayas.  

→ They extend over a width of 10-50 Km and have a height varying between 900 and 1100 metres.  

→ It is composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges.  

→ These valleys are covered with thick gravel and alluvium.

• The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns.  

→ Dehra Dun, Kotli Dun and Patli Dun are some of the well-known Duns.