Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Himadri is the most continuous range consisting of the loftiest peaks in the Himalayas.
2. The lesser Himalaya ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.
3. Shiwaliks are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: 1,2 & 3
Notes: The northern-most range is known as the Great or Inner Himalayas or the Himadri. It is the most continuous range consisting of the loftiest peaks with an average height of 6,000 metres. It contains all prominent Himalayan peaks. The range lying to the south of the Himadri forms the most rugged mountain system and is known as Himachal or lesser Himalaya. The ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks. The altitude varies between 3,700 and 4,500 metres and the average width is of 50 Km. The outer-most range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwaliks. They extend over a width of 10-50 Km and have an altitude varying between 900 and 1100 metres. These ranges are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north.

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