Question

Choose the correct classification of the Himalayan Mountain ranges from the map.​

• A. A; Great Himalayas; B; lesser Himalayas
• B. A; Trans-Himalayas; B; lesser Himalayas
• C. A; Outer Himalayas; B; Trans-Himalayas
• D. A; Lesser Himalayas; B; Trans Himalayas

Answer 1

The correct option is B A; Trans-Himalayas; B; lesser Himalayas

Solution: Option A, A; Trans-Himalayas; B; lesser Himalayas

Explanation:

• The Himalayas are young fold mountains. It can be divided into trans-Himalayas, Greater Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, and Outer Himalayas. The part of the mountains which are beyond Himalayas are called Trans-Himalayas.​
• Trans Himalayas are north of Greater Himalayas. ​
• The major mountain peaks are KR, Gasherbrum-1, 2. Major Mountain Ranges are Zaskar, Ladakh, and Karakoram.​
• Greater Himalayas, the average height of these ranges are 6100 metres while the length is 2400 km. Important peaks are Kanchengunga, Makalu, Dhauladahr, etc. ​
• The important passes are Zojila pass, Shipkila pass, Niti pass, etc
• The highest peak is Mount Everest, and the height is 8,848m. It is also called Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet.​
• Lesser Himalayas are located south of the Great Himalayas. The major peaks are Pir Panjal, Dauladhar, Mussoorie, Nag Tibba, Mahabharat, and more.​
• The famous hill Stations of the lesser Himalayas are Mussoorie, Shimla, Nainital, Kullu, and more.​
• The last range is called Shiwalik or the outer Himalayas. The eastern part is called Purvanchal Himalayas. Known as the Mountain of Jammu, while in Arunachal Pradesh, it is known as Dafla, Miri, Mishmi, and Abor. It is known as Dudhwa In Uttarakhand.​
• Important peaks here are Patkai Bum, Naga hills, Eastern Manipur hills, Barail, Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia.