Consider the following statements regarding the regional divisions of the Himalayas: I. The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers is known as the Kumaon Himalayas. II. The part of the Himalayas lying between the Kali and Teesta rivers is known as the Assam Himalayas.

The correct answer is 'Only statement I is correct' Key Points Regional Divisions of the Himalayas: The Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east. These divisions have been demarcated by river valleys. Statement I is correct: The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers is known as the Kumaon Himalayas . This section spans mainly through the state of Uttarakhand. The Kumaon Himalayas are famous for various hill stations and sacred pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib. Major peaks in this region include Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Trishul. It is situated to the east of the Punjab Himalayas. Additional Information Nepal Himalayas: Statement II is incorrect because the part of the Himalayas lying between the Kali and Teesta rivers is actually known as the Nepal Himalayas . This is the longest section of the Himalayas, stretching for about 800 km, and contains some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. Punjab Himalayas (Kashmir and Himachal Himalayas): The section of the Himalayas lying between the Indus and Satluj rivers is traditionally known as the Punjab Himalaya, but it is also regionally referred to as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively. Assam Himalayas: The part of the Himalayas lying between the Teesta and Dihang (Brahmaputra) rivers is known as the Assam Himalayas . This region covers parts of Sikkim, Bhutan, and Arunachal Pradesh. Purvanchal or Eastern Hills: Beyond the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India. They are known as the Purvanchal or the Eastern hills and mountains. These include the Patkai hills, the Naga hills, Manipur hills, and the Mizo hills. Important Points The classification of the Himalayas into these four longitudinal regional divisions (Punjab, Kumaon, Nepal, and Assam Himalayas) was originally proposed by Sir Sidney Burrard . The Kali River serves as a natural boundary between the Kumaon Himalayas and the Nepal Himalayas. The Teesta River serves as the demarcation line between the Nepal Himalayas and the Assam Himalayas.