Physical Features Of India

Question

What are Shiwaliks? Mention any two characteristics of it.

Answer

The outer most range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwaliks.
(i)They extend over a width of 10-50 Km and have an altitude varying between 900 and 1100 metres.
(ii)These ranges are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north.

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