Question

The range lying to the south of the greater Himalayas is known as _________.

• A. Himachal.
• B. Shiwaliks.
• C. Himadri.
• D. Purvanchal.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Himachal.

• The Lesser Himalaya or Himachal:
  
• This lies towards the south of the Great Himalayas.
  
• The altitude of peaks in this range varies from 3,700 m to 4,500 m.
  
• Average width of this range is 50 km.
  
• This range is mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.