INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Northern Himalayas are divided into 4 parts in North-South direction based on the structure and relief. They are (i) Tibetan / Tethys / Trans Himalayas, (ii) Central / Greater Himalayas or Himadri Ranges, (iii) Lesser Himalayas or Himachal Ranges and (iv) Outer / Sub Himalayas or Siwalik Ranges.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges, the Greater Himalayas known as the Himadri, the Lesser Himalayas called the Himachal, and the Shivalik hills, which comprise the foothills.

Detailed explanation-3: -A mountain range is a series of mountains that are close to each other. Many mountain systems consist of a series of parallel ranges extending over hundreds of kilometres. Eg: The Himalayas in Asia, the Alps in Europe and the Andes in South America.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Himalayas may be divided into three parallel ranges: (a) Greater Himalayas or Himadari Page 3 3 (b) Lesser Himalayas or Himachal (c) Outer Himalayas or Siwaliks. (a) The Greater Himalayas or Himadari:-northern most ranges and peaks.-average height of 6000 metres and width lies between 120 to 190 Kms .

Detailed explanation-5: -The northernmost is the Great Himalaya or Himadri. The world’s highest peaks are located in this range. Middle Himalaya or Himachal is located to the south of Himadri. The Shiwalik is the southernmost range.