Question

What is the northernmost range known as?

• A. The Himachal
• B. The Himadri
• C. The Shiwalik
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• 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.
• Several glaciers, such as the Gangotri and the Siachen, originate from this range. The Zoji La pass is situated in the Great Himalayan range and serves as the only link between Ladakh and Kashmir.