Geography, asked by mathewhimaja, 11 months ago

“Shivaliks are called by different names in different regions.” Name them.​

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Answered by apnaservicestation
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shivaliks, middle Himalayas, greater Himalayas, trans Himalayas, purvanchal

Answered by hotelcalifornia
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Shivaliks are also referred to as Lesser Himalayas or Outer Himalayas due to being youngest among the three ranges of Himalayas. They are known as Churia hills in Nepal and Mahabharat range in Uttrakhand.

Explanation:

  • Shivaliks are the outer most range of Himalayan system which is young fold mountain.
  • They form the part of Tertiary deposits of the Lesser Himalayas.
  • Extended from Jammu Kashmir in north-west to Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Nepal and finally merged into Middle Himalayas in north eastern part.
  • They are locally known as Churia hills in Nepal where Karnali River exposes its oldest part.
  • Upto the height of 1500-3000 meter, the range is also known as Mahbharat range.
  • Chiefly composing of sandstone and conglomerates, this range is formed in Tertiary Period.

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