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Considering the longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas, which one of the following is correctly matched? I. Kumaon Himalayas - Nanda Devi Mountains II. Middle Himalayas - Kangchenjunga III. Eastern Himalayas - Annapurna Mountains

Considering the longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas, which one of the following is correctly matched? I. Kumaon Himalayas - Nanda Devi Mountains II. Middle Himalayas - Kangchenjunga III. Eastern Himalayas - Annapurna Mountains Correct Answer I and ॥

The Himalayas, home to the world's tallest peaks, are an amazing mountain chain in Asia that serves as a huge barrier between the Tibetan Plateau to the north and the Indian subcontinent's alluvial plains to the south. From west to east, it is divided longitudinally into five parts. Important Points

  • Division of the Himalayas from West to East namely are:
    • a) The Kashmir / b) Punjab/ c) Himachal Himalayas
    • d) The Kumaun Himalayas
    • e) The Central / Nepal Himalayas
  • For the Kumaon Himalayas: The Satluj and Kali Rivers meet at this point. Nanda Devi is the highest peak in this division.
  • Nanda Devi, Trisul, Kedarnath, Dunagiri, Kamet, Badrinath, Jaonli, Gangotri, and Bandarpunch are among notable peaks in this region.
  • In this section, the glaciers Pindari, Gangotri, and Milam are significant.
  • Mussorie, Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora, and Bageshwar are the prominent hill stations.
  • Thaga La, Muling La, Mana, Mangsha Dhura, and Lipu Lekh are the most important passes.  

Additional Information

  • The Himalayas of Central/Nepal part of the longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas can be matched with both Kanchenjunga and Annapurna. 
  • Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dhaula Giri, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Gosainath are the most notable peaks. 

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