Question

Name the physiographic division of india with a complete discription about three parallel ranges of himalayas

Answer 1

Hey!

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@Physiograpic division of India is :-

1. The Northern Plains

2. The Himalayan Mountains

3. The Indian Desert

4. The Peninsular Plateau

5. The Coastal Plains

6. The Island

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@Three parallel ranges of Himalayas are :-

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1. Himadri (Inner Himalayas)
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• The northernmost range of Himalayas is called Himadri.

• It consists of loftiest peaks.

• Average height is 6000 metres.

• It contains all the prominent peaks.

• It is covered with snow throughout the year.
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2. Himachal (Lesser Himalayas)
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• It lies to south of Himadri.

• Average height between 3700 to 4500 metres.

• It has common valley like kullu, Kashmir.

• They are known for the hill stations.

•The ranges highly composed with altered rocks.

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3. Shiwaliks ( Outer Himalayas)
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• This range is outermost range of Himalayas.

•It height varies between 900 and 1100 metres.

• These longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalayas and Shiwaliks.

• Longitudinal valley is known as duns, Kotli dun etc.

•These ranges are composed with unconsolidated rock material.

•This ranges are prone to earthquake.

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