Question

    Shivalik hills is the other name of

    A Great Himalayas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Middle Himalayas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Outer Himalayas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Trans- Himalayas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    About the Outer Himalayas: The altitude of this zone ranges from 350 metres (150 feet) to 1500 metres (4500 feet) above mean sea level. This range of outer (Lower) Himalayas is well known as ‘Shivalik Hills’ (also known as the Manak Parbat in ancient times). Shivalik literally means ‘tresses of the Shiva’.

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