Which is the highest range of the Himalayas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Himadri
Himadri, also called the Greater or Inner Himalayas, is the highest and most permanently snow-covered Himalayan range. It includes many very high peaks. Himachal lies south of Himadri at a lower elevation, while Shiwalik is the outermost range; Terai is not a mountain range but a marshy belt south of the Shiwaliks. Exam tip: remember the order—Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Himadri
Why is this the correct answer?
Himadri, also called the Greater or Inner Himalayas, is the highest and most permanently snow-covered Himalayan range. It includes many very high peaks. Himachal lies south of Himadri at a lower elevation, while Shiwalik is the outermost range; Terai is not a mountain range but a marshy belt south of the Shiwaliks. Exam tip: remember the order—Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Physical Features of India. Topic: The Himalayan Mountains.
