Himalayan Mountains

Question 1

Himalayas strech over which side borders

Answer 1

Northern

Question 2

Dierction of Himalayas

Answer 2

West to east

Question 3

Length of arc formed

Answer 3

2400km

Question 4

Altitude in Kashmir

Answer 4

400km

Question 5

Altitude in Arrunachal Pradesh

Answer 5

150km

Question 6

Name parts of himalayas from east to west

Answer 6

Himadri, Himachal and Shiwalik

Question 7

Explain Himadr.

Answer 7

Also known as the greater or inner himalayas the himadri has some of the tallest peaks in the world at the altitude of 6000m and is made up of granite.

Question 8

Explain Himachal

Answer 8

Also called as the lesser Himalayas the Himachal lie below the Himadri these are present at a height of 4500-3700m and are made of altered rocks. These have the most rugged mountain ranges in the world including the Mahabharat range and also famous valley like Kashmir and Kullu Valley

Question 9

Explain Shiwalik

Answer 9

These are present at a height of 900- 1100km and at a width of 50km, these are created out of sediments bought by the rivers from the higher himalayas. Vlleys between the Himachal and Shiwalik are called duns. Some famous ones are Dehra dun, Patli dun and kolti dun.

Question 10

Name the west to east division

Answer 10

1. Punjab Himalayas- Indus to Satluj
2. Kumaon Himalyas- Satluj to Kali
3. Nepal HImalayas- Kali to Teesta
4. Assam HImalyas- Teesta to Dihang

Question 11

What is it called in the eastern direction

Answer 11

Purvanchal

Question 12

Name the hills in the Parvanchal

Answer 12

Manipur hills
Mizo hills
Naga hills
Patkai hills