Question

Give three differences between the Western and the Eastern Himalayas.

Distinguish between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas.

Answer 1

Western Himalayas:

1. The Western Himalayas lie to the west of 86°W longitude, between the Indus and the Kali rivers.
2. It rises gradually in a series of ranges.
3. The average rainfall is less than 100 cm.
4. Vegetation is mainly alpine and coniferous.

Eastern Himalayas:

1. The Eastern Himalayas lie to the east of 88°E longitude, between the Tista and Brahma Putra rivers.
2. It rises abruptly from the plains of Bihar and West Bengal.
3. The average rainfall is more than 200 cm.
4. Vegetation is mainly dense evergreen.

Answer 2

Feature	Western Himalayas	Eastern Himalayas
Location	Lies to the west of 86°E longitude, between the Indus and Kali rivers.	Lies to the east of 88°E longitude, between the Tista and Brahmaputra rivers.
Slope	Rises gradually through a series of ranges.	Rises abruptly from the plains of Bihar and West Bengal.
Rainfall	Average rainfall is less than 100 cm.	Average rainfall is more than 200 cm.
Vegetation	Primarily alpine and coniferous forests.	Mainly dense evergreen forests.
Geographical Features	Features a series of ranges and valleys.	Features higher peaks with steeper slopes.