Question

State any three differences between himadri and shiwalik range

Answer 1

Himadri
1)They are the inner himalayas.
2)composed of granite.
3)contains the most prominent peaks.
Shiwalik
1)They are the outer most range of himalayas.
2)composed of unconsolidated sediments.
3)composed of famous duns like dehradun, patlidun etc.

Answer 2

Himadri Range.

$\longrightarrow$ The inner part of the Himadri, i.e the core of Himadri is mainly made up of granite.

$\longrightarrow$ It is the northernmost as well as the innermost range of the Himalayas.

$\longrightarrow$ The Average Altitude of the Himadri Range is about 6000 meters.

Shiwalik Range.

$\longrightarrow$ The Shiwalik range is composed of sediments that are brought down to it by the rivers from the main Himalayas. [These sediments are loose deposits].

$\longrightarrow$ The Shiwalik Range is the outermost range of The Himalayas.

$\longrightarrow$ The Average altitude varies lies from about 900 metres to 1100 meters.