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Himalayan Ranges

1 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Himalayan Ranges". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following statements:

    Consider the following statements:

    1. AOnly 1
    2. BOnly 2
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statement 1 is correct: the Shiwaliks, the outermost Himalayan range, are the youngest and were formed after the Greater and Lesser Himalayas. Statement 2 is wrong because Himadri is the name for the Greater Himalayas, not the Middle (Lesser) Himalayas, which are called Himachal.

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    Geography UPSC GPSC-2026 Medium