INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Give an account of the four divisions of Himalayas from west to east. What is the Second sentence in the audio?
A
The part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively.
B
The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
C
The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas.
D
The part lying between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The four division of Himalayas from west to east are Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-2: -From west to East, Himalayas have been divided into six regions viz. Kashmir Himalayas, Himachal Himalayas, Kumaun Himalayas, Central & Sikkim Himalayas, Arunachal Himalayas and Purvachal Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-3: -1) The part which lies between Indus and Satluj river is known as Punjab Himalayas. 2) The part lying between Satluj and Kali rivers are known as Kumaon Himalayas. 3) The part lying between Kali and Teesta river is known as Nepal Himalayas. 4) The part lying between Teesta and Dihang river is known as Assam Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Himalayas has three major divisions-Himadri, Himachal Himalayas and Shiwaliks.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Kashmir /Punjab/ Himachal Himalayas. The Kumaun Himalayas. The Central/ Nepal Himalayas. The Assam/ Eastern Himalayas.

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