The Himalayas
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Name the mountain range that stretches over the northern borders of India?

The Himalayas

How many parallel ranges make up the Himalaya?

Three

What is the width of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh?

150 Km

What is the average height of the loftiest peaks in the Great or Inner Himalayas?

<p>6,000 metres</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Himalayas represent?

<p>The loftiest and one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction do the Himalayas run in?

<p>East-west</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of the Himalayas in Kashmir?

<p>400 Km</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which range in the Himalayas is the most continuous and contains the loftiest peaks?

<p>Great or Inner Himalayas or Himadri</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the altitudinal variations greater in the Himalayas?

<p>Eastern half</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the arc covered by the Himalayas?

<p>2,400 Km</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Himalayan Mountain Range

  • The Himalayan mountain range stretches over the northern borders of India.

Structure of the Himalayas

  • The Himalayas are made up of three parallel ranges.

Width of the Himalayas

  • The width of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh is approximately 60 km.
  • The width of the Himalayas in Kashmir is approximately 400 km.

Height of the Himalayas

  • The average height of the loftiest peaks in the Great or Inner Himalayas is around 6,000-8,000 meters.

Significance of the Himalayas

  • The Himalayas represent a symbiotic relationship between the earth's crust and the atmosphere.

Direction and Orientation

  • The Himalayas run in a north-east to south-west direction.

Geological Features

  • The Great or Inner Himalayas is the most continuous range and contains the loftiest peaks.

Altitudinal Variations

  • The altitudinal variations are greater in the Eastern Himalayas.

Extent of the Himalayas

  • The Himalayas cover an arc of approximately 2,500 km.

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Test your knowledge about the majestic Himalayas and their geological features in this quiz. Explore the formation, structure, and characteristics of these iconic mountain ranges that span across northern India.

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