Question

‘Himadri’ is also known as ___________________________-.
A. Western Ghats
B. Siwalik Ranges
C. Middle Himalayas
D. Greater Himalayas

Answer 1

Hint: There are three parallel ranges of the Himalayas, stretched from north to south. The northern range of the Himalayas is known as the Himadri. The middle range is called Himachal or Lesser Himalayas. The last range is known as Shivalik or Outer Himalayas.

Complete step by step answer:
There are three parallel ranges of Himalaya stretched from North to South.
The ranges are
(1) Himadri: Himadri is also known as ‘Greater Himalayas’. It is famous for the highest of the peaks and glaciers. This is the highest mountain range of the Himalayan Range System. The world's highest peak, Mount Everest along with other near-highest peaks (Godwin Austin or K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, etc), are part of the Himadri range. They are home to many famous glaciers like Gangotri, Satopanth, etc.
(2) Himachal: Himachal is commonly known as ‘Lesser Himalayas’ or the ‘Lower Himalayan Range'. It is a major east-west mountain range with elevations of 3,700 to 4,500 m. The Pir Panjal is the most famous and the longest range of the Lesser Himalayas.
(3) Shivalik: It is also known as ‘Outer Himalayas’. Shivalik is mostly famous for Duns. Dehradun, situated within the Shivalik range, is a famous tourist spot.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: ‘Greater Himalayas’ is the highest mountain range of the Himalayan Range System. The world's highest peak, Mount Everest (8848 m) along with K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, etc., is a part of the Himadri range. Himadri is also home to many famous glaciers like Gangotri, Satopanth, etc.