Question

Shiwalik ranges also knows as ..............

• A. Greater Himalayas
• B. Middle Himalayas
• C. Outer Himalayas
• D. Kunlun Slope

Hint:

Remember the north-to-south order and alternative names of the three main Himalayan ranges: 1. \textbf{Greater Himalayas} (Himadri) - Highest, northernmost. 2. \textbf{Middle/Lesser Himalayas} (Himachal) - In the middle. 3. \textbf{Outer Himalayas} (Shiwaliks) - Lowest, southernmost.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The question asks for the alternative name for the Shiwalik (or Siwalik) ranges of the Himalayas.

Step 2: Defining the Himalayan Ranges
The Himalayas are divided into three major parallel ranges:


Greater Himalayas (or Himadri): The northernmost and highest range.

Middle Himalayas (or Lesser Himalayas or Himachal): The range located south of the Greater Himalayas.

Shiwalik Ranges (or Sub-Himalayas): The southernmost and lowest range, located at the foothills. Because of their position at the edge of the Himalayan system, they are also known as the Outer Himalayas.

Kunlun Slope: The Kunlun Mountains are a separate mountain range located to the north of the Tibetan Plateau.


Step 3: Final Answer
The Shiwalik ranges are the southernmost range of the Himalayas and are therefore also called the Outer Himalayas. Therefore, option (C) is the correct answer.