Previous Year Question
Which part of the Himalayas is composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers?
A.
Shiwalik Range
B.
Assam Himalaya
C.
Purvanchal Range
D.
Kumaon Himalaya
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Shiwalik is the outermost range of the Himalayas. It is composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges located farther north. The NCERT material available through IIT Kanpur's SATHEE also states this characteristic of the Shiwaliks.