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Geography GK · Q242

Political Geography Of India

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 242

Q242

The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the

A.
Satpura Mountains
B.
Shiwaliks
Answer
C.
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.