Consider the following statements: 1. Punjab Himalayas is situated between the Indus and Chenab rivers. 2. The westernmost part of the Kumaun Himalayas is known as Garhwal Himalayas. 3.The southern slope of the Assam Himalayas is very steep. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only. Key Points Division of Himalayas on the basis of regions: Division Located between Stretch (in km) Punjab Himalayas Indus & Sutlej river 560 Kumaun Himalayas Sutlej & Kali river 320 Nepal Himalayas Kali & Tista river 800 Assam Himalayas Tista & Dihang river 750 Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. Punjab Himalayas: They are the westernmost section of the Himalayas. It comprises ranges like the Zaskar range, Pir Panjal range & Shiwalik ranges. Portions located in Jammu & Kashmir is known locally as the Kashmir Himalayas. Those portions located in the Himachal Pradesh is termed the Himachal Himalayas. Kumaun Himalayas : It is higher than Punjab Himalayas. Peaks like Kamet, Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedarnath, Gangotri etc are situated in these Himalayas. Its Westernmost part is locally known as the Garhwal Himalayas. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Assam Himalayas: Extends in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan & Tibet Autonomous Region. ​Its Southern slope is very steep. In the West, its steep decreases gradually. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Peaks like Namcha Barwa, Kula, Chomo & Kangto etc are located in this Himalayas. Rivers: Subansiri, Manas, Sankosh, Raidak & Jaldhaka etc. Additional Information Nepal Himalayas : It is the tallest portion of the Himalayas. It has the highest peaks like Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Annapurna etc.