B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2022
Someshwar Range is a part of which of the following mountain ranges?
aSatpura Range
bVindhyan Range
cEastern Ghats
dShivalik Range✓ Correct
eNone of the above / more than one of the above
Explanation
Someshwar Range is a part of the Shivalik Range, i.e., the Outer Sub-Himalaya. It is noteworthy that, on the basis of age of formation and intensity of folding, the Himalayas can be divided into three parallel structural zones— (i) Greater Himalaya (Great Himalaya) (ii) Lesser Himalaya (Middle Himalaya) (iii) Outer Sub-Himalaya (Shivalik)
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