What is the northernmost range of the Himalayas called?
a) Shiwalik
b) Himachal
c) Himadri
d) Sahyadri
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Answer: c) Himadri
Explanation
- Himadri (Greater Himalayas): It is the northernmost, highest, and most continuous range of the Himalayan mountain system. It contains the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga, and remains covered in snow throughout the year.
Overview of Other Options
- a) Shiwalik: The southernmost and outermost range of the Himalayas, composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers.
- b) Himachal (Lesser Himalayas): The middle range lying between the Himadri and the Shiwalik, famous for hill stations like Shimla, Kullu, and Manali.
- d) Sahyadri: The local name for the Western Ghats along the western coast of India (not part of the Himalayas).
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