The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the _____.
A
Satpura Mountains
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B
Shiwaliks
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C
Garo Hills
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D
Khasi Hills
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Solution
The correct option is B Shiwaliks Shiwaliks,
The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the Shiwaliks. The Shivalik Hills is a mountain range of the outer Himalayas. The hills consist of 6000 meters of layered rocks. They are known as the sub-Himalayas or the foothills and were formed by the erosion caused by the rise of the Himalayas.