Question

which are the three main ranges of the Himalayas? Describe briefly.​

Answer 1

i) The Himadri (Greater Himalaya)

ii) The Himachal (Lesser Himalya)

iii) The Shiwaliks (Outer Himalaya)

Typical character of each:

i) The Himadri : The Himadri is the loftiest of all. All the high peaks belong to this range.

ii) The Himachal : All the important hill stations such as Dalhousie , Dharamshala and shimla bellong to this range.

iii) The Shiwalik range : These are made - up of unconsolidated river deposits , and are prone to earthquakes and landslides.

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Answer 2

QUESTION -

Which are the three main ranges of the Himalayas?

ANSWER -

1. Himadri - It is the most continuous range consisting of the loftiest peaks with an average height of 6000 m.

2. Himachal - The ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks. The altitude varies between 3700 and 4500 m and the average width is of 50 km.

3. Shiwaliks - They extend over a width

of 10-50 km and have an altitude varying

between 900 and 1100 m.