INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The correct sequence of the different sections of the Himalayas in terms of their stretch (in kilometre) in the descending order is: [IAS 2003]
A
Punjab Him., Kumaon Him., Nepal Him., Assam Him.
B
Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him., Kumaon Him.
C
Kumaon, Hlm., Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him.
D
Nepal Him., Assam Him., Kumaon Him., Punjab Him.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct sequence of the different sections of the Himalayas in terms of their stretch (in kilometre) in the descending order is Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him., and Kumaon Him.

Detailed explanation-2: -From east to west the Himalayas are divided into 3 regions, Eastern Himalaya, Central Himalaya, and Western Himalaya, which collectively house several nations and states.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Himalayan peaks in order as they occur from west to east are Nanda Devi, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga.

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