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    Question

    Which one of the following is not a correct statement?

    A The height of the Western half of the Himalayas is greater than that of the Eastern half. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Himalayas are young fold mountains Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Shivalik ranges are made of unconsolidated river deposits Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Himalayas are wide in Kashmir and become narrow towards the East Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • The height of eastern Himalayas is not lower than of the western half. In fact, highest peaks of Mt. Everest & Kanchenjunga etc. are located in the eastern half. Hence, option A is the correct answer. • Rest three statements are correct.

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