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

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Himachal.
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Shiwaliks.
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Himadri.
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Purvanchal.
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Solution

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.

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