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Standard XII
Geography
Question

The northern most range of the Himalayas is known as the _______.
  1. Purvanchal.
  2. Shiwaliks.
  3. Himachal.
  4. Himadri.

A
Shiwaliks.
B
Himachal.
C
Purvanchal.
D
Himadri.
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  • The Himadri also called the Great or Inner Himalayas, is the northern most range of the Himalayas.
  • This range is in a single, unbroken line and has the highest peaks like Mount Everest and Mount Godwin Austin.
  • This is the most continuous range. It contains the loftiest peaks.
  • The average height of peaks in this range is 6,000 metres.

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(a) The southernmost Himalayas are known as

(i) Shiwaliks

(ii) Himadri

(iii) Himachal

(b) Sahyadris is also known as

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(ii) Western Ghats

(iii) Himadri

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(i) Sri Lanka and Maldives

(ii) India and Sri Lanka

(iii) India and Maldives

(d) The Indian islands in the Arabian Sea are known as

(i) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(ii) Lakshadweep Islands

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(e) The oldest mountain range in India is the

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(ii) Western Ghats

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The range lying to the south of the Himadri forms the most rugged mountain system and is known as Himachal or ________.
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1. Eastern Himalayas receive more rainfall than Western Himalayas.
2. Western Himalayas have thick evergreen forests and eastern Himalayas are devoid of it.
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