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Physical Features Of India

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Differentiate between Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas.

Solution

Western Himalayas

Eastern Himalayas

(i)The Western Himalayas extend from the states of Jammu and Kashmir to Himachal Pradesh.

(ii)These are called Kashmir Himalayas and Kumaon Hills.

(iii)These include Zaskar ranges, Karakoram mountains, Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar Hills.

(iv)The Western Himalayas have a high altitude where K2 (8611 metres) is the highest peak.

(v)These ranges have the passes of Karakoram, Shipki la, Zoji la.

(vi0These ranges enclose the valley of Kashmir.

(i)The Eastern Himalayas are located in the states of West Bengal, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

(ii)These are called Purvanchal  Himalayas.

(iii)These include Patkoi, Naga, Lushai hills and extend .upto Garo-Jaintia-Mizo hills.

(iv)The Eastern Himalayas have a medium altitude where Namcha Barwa (7756 metres) is the highest peak.

(v)These ranges have the passes of Nathu la, Bomdi la.

(vi)These ranges enclose the Brahmaputra valley.

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