Identify the southernmost range of the Himalayas from the following.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Shiwaliks Range.
· The Shiwaliks, also known as the Outer Himalayas, are the southernmost range of the Himalayas.
· They extend from the Indus River in Pakistan through India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
· The range is characterized by its relatively low altitude, typically between 600 to 1,200 meters (2,000 to 4,000 feet).
· The Shiwaliks are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the higher ranges.
· They are known by different names in different places.
· For example, they are called Jammu hills in Jammu, Dudhwa ranges in Uttarakhand, Darjeeling hills in West Bengal, etc.
Facts to remember:
· Trans Himalaya Range : These ranges lie to the north of the Great Himalayas.
· They include mountain ranges like the Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar, and the Kailas range.
· Lesser Himalaya Range : Also known as the Middle Himalayas or Himachal, they are located between the Shiwaliks and the Greater Himalayas.
· This range has altitudes ranging from 3,700 to 4,500 meters (12,000 to 15,000 feet).
· Greater Himalaya Range : Also known as the Inner Himalayas or Himadri, they are the northernmost and highest ranges of the Himalayas.
· This range includes some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, K2, and Kanchenjunga.