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What is the width of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh?
150 Km
What is the altitude range of the Himachal or lesser Himalaya?
3,700 and 4,500 metres
What is the average height of the peaks in the Great or Inner Himalayas?
6,000 metres
What is the core composition of the Great Himalayas?
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What is the longitudinal extent of the Himalayas?
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What are the three major river systems that have contributed to the formation of the Northern Plain?
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Which range in the Himalayas consists of the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra, and Kullu?
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What is the outer-most range of the Himalayas known as?
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What are the longitudinal valleys lying between the lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks known as?
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What is the width of the Northern Plain and what major rivers have contributed to its formation?
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Study Notes
Himalayan Geography
- The width of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh is approximately 350 km.
Himalayan Ranges
- The Himachal or Lesser Himalaya has an altitude range of 3,500 to 4,500 meters.
- The Great or Inner Himalayas have an average height of 6,000 to 8,000 meters.
- The core composition of the Great Himalayas is granites and gneisses.
Himalayan Extent
- The longitudinal extent of the Himalayas is approximately 2,500 km.
River Systems and Valley Formation
- The three major river systems that have contributed to the formation of the Northern Plain are the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra.
- The Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas consists of the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra, and Kullu.
Himalayan Ranges and Valleys
- The outer-most range of the Himalayas is known as the Shiwaliks.
- The longitudinal valleys lying between the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwaliks are known as the Duns.
Northern Plain
- The width of the Northern Plain is approximately 300 to 400 km.
- The major rivers that have contributed to the formation of the Northern Plain are the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra.
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Description
Learn about the geologically young and structurally fold mountains stretching over the northern borders of India, running from west to east, representing one of the most rugged mountain barriers in the world. Explore their arc shape, covering a distance of 2,400 Km with varying width and significant altitudinal variations.
