Question

Answer the following in a paragraph:

Give an account of the four divisions of the Himalayas from west to east along with the Purvanchal hills respectively.

Answer 1

Divisions of the Himalayas on the basis of regions from west to east. These divisions have been demarcated by river valleys.

(i) Punjab Himalayas:

The part of the Himalayas lying between Indus and Sutlej has been traditionally known as the Punjab Himalayas but it is also known regionally as the Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east, respectively.

(ii) Kumaon Himalayas:

The part of the Himalayas lying between the Satluj and Kali rivers is known as the Kumaun Himalayas.

(iii) Assam Himalayas:

The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas and the area lying between the Tista and Dihang rivers is known as the Assam Himalayas.

Purvachal:

1. The Brahmaputra marks the easternmost boundary of the Himalayas. Beyond the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India. They are known as Purvanchal or the Eastern hills and mountains.
2. These hills running through the northeastern states are mostly composed of strong sandstones, which are sedimentary rocks.
3. It is covered with dense forests; they mostly run as parallel ranges and valleys.
4. The Purvanchal comprises the Patkai hills, the Naga hills, the Manipur hills, and the Mizo hills.