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Between which ranges does the Kashmir Valley in the Himalayas lie?

ASiwalik and Pir Panjal

BPir Panjal and Dhauladhar

CZaskar and Pir Panjal

DDhauladhar and Zaskar

Answer:

C. Zaskar and Pir Panjal

Read Explanation:

Zanskar Range

  • Location: Jammu and Kashmir, India

  • Part of: Himalayan mountain system

  • Length: Approximately 100 km (62 miles)

  • Width: 20-40 km (12-25 miles)

  • Highest Peak: Doda Peak (6,573 meters/21,555 ft)

  • Geology: Formed from granite, gneiss and schist rocks

  • Climate: Cold desert, with harsh winters and scarce rainfall

Pir Panjal Range

  • Location: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, India

  • Part of: Himalayan mountain system

  • Length: Approximately 300 km (186 miles)

  • Width: 40-80 km (25-50 miles)

  • Highest Peak: Deo Tibba (6,001 meters/19,688 ft)

  • Geology: Formed from granite, gneiss and schist rocks

  • Climate: Temperate, with moderate winters and rainfall

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Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The outermost range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwalik.
  2. This range is also known as the Outer Himalayas.
  3. The Shiwalik Range, which is the northernmost of the Himalayan ranges
    Which part of the Himalayas extends from the Sutlej River to the Kali River?

    Which of the following statements are correct?

    1. To the north of the Shivalik, is the Himachal mountain range.
    2. To the east of the Himadri, is the Himachal mountain range.