GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
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Inner Himalayas
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Great Himalayas
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Outer Himalayas
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is covered by Shivalik Ranges. Hamirpur is located in the Lower West Central Outer Himalayas at an average elevation of 790 M above sea level . Far northern High Altitude Dhauladhar Ranges overlook the city.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Lower Hills or Shivalik : Comprising the lower parts of district Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur and Lower parts of Mandi, Solan and Sirmaur are known as Shivalik hills. The annual rainfall in this zone varies from 1500 mm to 1800 mm.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Great Himalayas (northern zone): The Great Himalayan range (5, 000 to 6, 000 metres) runs along the eastern boundary and is slashed across by the Sutlej. Some of the famous passes in this range are Kangla (5, 248 m), Bara Lacha (4, 512 m), Parang (5, 548 m), Cheni Pass Churah Pangi (4, 400m), and Pin Parvati (4, 802 m).