What is the outermost and southernmost range of the Himalayas called?
a) Himadri
b) Himachal
c) Shiwalik
d) Karakoram
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Explanation
- Shiwalik (Outer Himalayas): It is the southernmost and outermost range of the Himalayan mountain system. Formed by unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the higher ranges, it consists of low-altitude foothills (ranging from 900 to 1,200 meters) and features long, structural valleys known as Duns (e.g., Dehradun).
Overview of Other Options
- a) Himadri (Greater Himalayas): The northernmost and highest range of the Himalayas, featuring snow-capped peaks like Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.
- b) Himachal (Lesser / Middle Himalayas): The central range located between the Himadri and the Shiwalik, known for famous hill stations like Shimla, Mussoorie, and Nainital.
- d) Karakoram: A major mountain range located north of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region, forming part of the Trans-Himalayan belt (home to K2).
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