Question 3853

Which of these Himalayas is situated between Sutlej and Kali Rivers?

Answer

Kumaon Himalayas

Why?

The correct answer is Kumaon Himalayas . Key Points Important facts to be remembered. It is spread in the state of Uttarakhand . Its highest peak is Nanda Devi (7,817 m). Badrinath, Kedarnath, Kamet, etc. are the major peaks here. Mana and Niti La are situated in this region. It is a 329 Km long area between Sutlej and Kali river.​ ​ Punjab Himalayas: The part of the Himalayas situated between Sutlej and Indus is known as Kashmir or Punjab Himalayas. It is spread over the states of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It includes the Zaskar, Ladakh, Karakoram, Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar ranges. Shimla is situated in the Dhauladhar range. Kashmir Himalaya is also famous for Kareva soil where Jafran is cultivated. Nepal Himalayas: It is 800 km between Kali and Tista River. This range is called Sikkim Himalaya in Sikkim, Darjeeling Himalaya in West Bengal, and Bhutan Himalaya in Bhutan. The highest peak of the world Mount Everest(8,848 m) is situated here. Assam Himalaya: The part of Himalaya situated between Tista and Brahmaputra River is known as Assam Himalaya. It is spread in the state of Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bhutan. The easternmost peak of Himalaya Namcha-Barwa (7,756) is situated 0n the border of Arunachal Pradesh-Tibet. Jelepla, Nathula, Yangyap etc . are located in this area.