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The range lying to the south of the greater Himalayas is known as _________.
  1. Himachal.
  2. Shiwaliks.
  3. Himadri.
  4. Purvanchal.

A
Shiwaliks.
B
Purvanchal.
C
Himadri.
D
Himachal.
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  • The Lesser Himalaya or Himachal:
  • This lies towards the south of the Great Himalayas.
  • The altitude of peaks in this range varies from 3,700 m to 4,500 m.
  • Average width of this range is 50 km.
  • This range is mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.

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