INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the Himalayas lyingbetween the Satluj and Kali rivers is known as .
A
Punjab Himalayas
B
Kumaon Himalayas
C
Nepal Himalayas
D
Assam Himalayas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The part of the Himalayas lying between the rivers Kali and Teesta is known as the Nepal Himalayas. The part of the Himalayas lying between the rivers Satluj and Kali is known as the Kumaon Himalayas. The part of the Himalayas lying between the rivers Teesta and Dihang is known as the Assam Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Western Himalayas: It encompasses three physiographic provinces namely Kashmir Himalaya, Himachal Himalaya, and Kumaon Himalaya (Uttarakhand Himalayas).

Detailed explanation-4: -Ramganga – Western This river flows to the southwest from Kumaun Himalayas. Ramganga is a tributary of Ganga, which originates from the high-altitude zone of 800m to 900 m.

Detailed explanation-5: -From west to east, the Himalayas have been divided into five categories: Punjab Himalayas: between rivers Indus and Sutlej. Kumaon Himalayas: between rivers Sutlej and Kali. Nepal Himalayas: between rivers Kali and Teesta. Assam Himalayas: between rivers Teesta and Dihang.

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