Q242
The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the
A.
Satpura Mountains
B.
Shiwaliks
AnswerC.
Garo Hills
D.
Khasi Hills
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the Shiwaliks. The Shivalik Hills is a mountain range of the outer Himalayas. The hills consist of 6000 meters of layered rocks. They are known as the sub-Himalayas or the foothills and were formed by the erosion caused by the rise of the Himalayas.