Question

Q. With reference to the Shiwalik Range, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Shiwalik Range is the outermost range of the Himalayas. It is located in between the Great Plains and Lesser Himalayas.

Statement 2 is correct: Shivalik is composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The eastern part of the Shiwalik range up to Nepal is covered with thick forests but the forest cover becomes thin in the west. (REASON: The quantum of rainfall decreases from east to west in Shiwaliks)