WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Himalayas’ outermost range is called __________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Dhaula Dhar
  2. Pir Panjal
  3. Kanchenjunga
  4. Shiwaliks

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shiwaliks

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Shiwaliks. Shiwaliks are the outermost and youngest range of the Himalayas. They lie to the south of the Himachal range and extend from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. Important longitudinal valleys called 'Duns' are found between Shiwaliks and Lesser Himalayas.