Question : Which of the following ranges is not one of the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas in its longitudinal extension?
Option 1: Himachal
Option 2: Himshikha
Option 3: Himadri
Option 4: Shivalik
Correct Answer: Himshikha
Solution : The correct option is Himshikha .
The Himalayan mountain system, in its longitudinal extension, is characterised by three parallel ranges. The northernmost and highest range is known as the Himadri, or the Great Himalaya Range, which boasts some of the world's loftiest peaks, including Mount Everest. This range is characterised by lower peaks compared to the Himadri. The southernmost range, the Shivalik Range, forms the outermost boundary of the Himalayas. It is typified by foothills and is geologically younger than the other two ranges.
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