Which Himalayan range is the northern-most and contains the loftiest peaks?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Himadri

• The Himadri, also known as the Great Himalayan Range, is the northern-most range in the Himalayan mountain system.

• It contains the loftiest peaks of the Himalayas, including some of the highest mountains in the world, such as Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse.

• The Himadri forms the main and highest part of the Himalayan range and runs through several countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

• The Himadri has permanent snow and glaciers, and it is the most rugged and inaccessible part of the Himalayas.

Information Booster:
• Himadri (Great Himalayas): This is the highest and northernmost range of the Himalayas, with peaks that rise above 7,000 meters, including the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848 meters).
• Shiwalik Range: The Shiwalik Range, also called the Outer Himalayas, is the southernmost range, with lower elevations and is not known for high peaks.
• Himachal Himalaya: This range lies south of the Great Himalayas and has moderately high peaks, but it is not as high as the Himadri.
• Purvachal: The Purvachal (or the Eastern Hills) is a range located to the east of India, comprising the Patkai, Naga, and Lushai hills, and is not a part of the Himalayas in the strict sense.