Question

Name the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas and write one characteristics of each range? breifly

Answer 1

Answer:

The three parallel ranges of Himalayas are :

1. Himadri(Great or Inner Himalaya)
2. Himachal(Lesser Himalaya)
3. Shiwalik(Outer Himalaya)

Characteristics

1. Himadri: It is the most continuous range. It contains all the prominent himalayan peaks like Mount Everest, kanchenjunga, Makalu, etc.
2. Himachal:- This range lies to the South of the himalaya and forms the most rugged mountain system.
3. Shiwalik:- They are composed of coarse sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan range.

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