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1. The theory related to the origin of Himalaya ?
Answer :- Plate tectonic theory

2. The rocks in the Himalayan system are mainly ?
Answer :- Sedimentary rocks

3. How much is the breadth of Himalayas?
Answer :- 250 - 400 KM

4. The average heigts of Himalayas from the mean sea level is about ?
Answer :- 6000 M

5. Northern most of Himalayan range are called ....?
Answer :- Central Himalayan or Himadri

6. Name the two important peaks of Central Himalaya?
Answer :- Mt.Everest, Kanchanjunga

7. What is the name given to the foot hill zone of Himalaya?
Answer :- Siwalik

8. The Siwaliks stretch between ?
Answer :- Potwar basin and Tista

9. Siwaliks Hills are known as Abor in which state?
Answer :- Arunachal Pradesh

10. Siwaliks are also known by the name....?
Answer :- Outer Himalaya

11. The highest peak in Indian Terrotory is Godwin Austin, in which range it is located?
Answer :- Karakoram Range

12. Name the important glacier situated in Karakoram Range?
Answer :- Siachin glacier

13. Plateau situated in the North of Karakoram Range?
Answer :- Laddakh plateau

14. Lushai hills of Himalaya are also known as ?
Answer :- Mizo hills

15. The stretch of Himalaya between the river Indus and river Sutlej?
Answer :- Punjab Himalaya

16. Which district is known as district of lakes in the Himachal Range? 
Answer :- Nainital

17. Famous hill station Mussorrie is located in ?
Answer :- Himachal Range

18. The famous valley of Kashmir is lied between ?
Answer :- Piranjal and westerly range of the Himadri

19. Which river flows in the Kashmir Valley?
Answer :- Jhelum

20. Which river is older than Himalaya?
Answer :- Sutlej