INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges of which the oldest range is: [IAS 1994]
A
the Siwalik Range
B
the Lesser Himalayas
C
the Great Himalayan Range
D
the Dhaula Dhar Range
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Option c: The Great Himalayas are the highest and northernmost area of the Himalayan mountain ranges. It is the oldest Himalayan ranges. This option is correct.

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: -The Aravali range is the oldest mountain range in India, running across Rajasthan to Haryana. The Aravalli range is the eroded stub of a range of ancient folded mountains. Aravalli Range is one of the most popular mountain ranges in India also known as mewat hills.

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