Write any three characteristics of each of the following:
(i) The Great Himalayas
(ii) The Middle Himalayas
(iii) The Lesser Himalayas
Answers
great Himalayas
includes all the highest mountain peaks of Himalayan Range.
Many glaciers such as Gangotri and Siachen originate from the Great Himalayas.
it is the northern most range of the Himalayas, also called greater Himalayas or inner Himalayas.
middle Himalayas
The core of this part of Himalayas is composed of granite. (ii) Himachal (a) It is known as Himachal or lesser Himalaya. (b) It lies to the South of Himadri and forms the most ruggged mountain system. (c) The altitude varies between 3700 and 4500 metres and the average width is 50 km.
lesser Himalayas
The range lying to the south of the Himadri forms the most rugged mountain system and is known as Himachal or lesser Himalaya. 2)The ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks. 3)The altitude varies between 3,700 and 4,500 metres and the average width is of 50 Km.