INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

NORTHEN PLALNS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Northern Mountains are divided into ____ parallel mountain ranges.
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: The three parallel ranges of the Himalaya mountains are Himadri (Great Himalayas or Inner Himalayas), Himachal (Lesser Himalayas), Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas):

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: -1) The Himalayan mountains are divided into three main parallel ranges. The northernmost is the Great Himalaya or Himadri. The worlds highest peaks are located in this range. 2) The Middle Himalaya or Himachal lies to the south of Himadri.

Detailed explanation-4: -On the basis of relief, alignment of ranges and other geomorphological features, the Himalayas can be divided into the following subdivisions: Kashmir or Northwestern Himalayas. Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas. Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas.

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.

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