Divisions of the Himalayas

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Divisions of the Himalayas: Overview

This topic covers concepts & such as Three Parallel Ranges of Himalayas etc.

Important Questions on Divisions of the Himalayas

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Which is the southernmost range of the Himalayas?

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There are alternating ridges and valleys among the Himachal ranges.

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Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?

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The longitudinal valleys lying between Lesser Himalayas and Shiwalik are known as

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 Select the correct statements –

a) Mount K2 is the highest peak in India

b) Sunderban is in West Bengal

c) Nuclear disaster is very dangerous for the world.

d) Cactus plants found in evergreen forest

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Which one is correct?​​​​​​

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The state where Shipki-la pass is located _____.

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Choose the correct group of statements with respect to “The Siwalik Hills”.

a. They are the outermost ranges or foothills of the Himalayas.

b. They are the lowest range of the Himalayas.

c. Their height is 600 to 1500 mts. and width is 15 to 150k.m.

d. They extend from Rajasthan to Assam.

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Which of the following valley falls under the Himachal Range?

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Which of the following Himalayan peaks are arranged correctly in the descending order of their heights?

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Which of the following ranges is known as the Himadri?

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Which of the following peaks is located in the Karakoram ranges?

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Which one of the following is a longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks?

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What is the Shiwalik range composed of?

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Which range forms the longest and the most important range?

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Which one of the following is not a Himalayan range?

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In which state the Kangra and Kullu valley are located ?

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Which is known as the northern-most range of the Himalayas ?

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After reading the Assertion and Reason given, choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): The northernmost range of the Himalayas is known as the Inner Himalayas.

Reason (R): The Inner Himalayas contains all prominent Himalayan peaks.

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After reading the Assertion and Reason given, choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): The longitudinal valley lying between the lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns.

Reason (R): The Brahmaputra marks the western - most boundary of the Himalayas.