Which of the following is the easternmost range of the Himalayas?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Purvanchal Range

Explanation:

• The Purvanchal Range is the easternmost extension of the Himalayas.
• It bends southwards after Arunachal Pradesh and spreads into Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
• These hills are covered with dense forests and are less elevated compared to the western Himalayas.
• Formed by strong tectonic forces, they are part of the Patkai-Bum, Naga, Lushai, and Mizo hills.
• They play a significant role in influencing the climate and biodiversity of Northeast India.

Information Booster:

• The Himalayas are divided into Western, Central, and Eastern sections.
• Purvanchal Hills act as a transition zone between the Himalayas and the peninsular plateau.
• Important rivers like Barak and many tributaries flow through this region.
• Known for shifting cultivation (jhum) and diverse tribal cultures.
• The region is also rich in oil, natural gas, and bamboo resources.

Additional Knowledge:

• Zanskar (Option A): A range in the Ladakh region, part of the Trans-Himalayas.
• Dhauladhar (Option C): A southern branch of the main outer Himalayas, located in Himachal Pradesh.
• Pir Panjal (Option D): Lies to the south of the main Himalayas, mainly in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.