SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 45

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. three.

The Himalayas consist of three main parallel ranges that run from west to east. These are: the Greater Himalayas (or Himadri), the Lesser Himalayas (or Himachal), and the Shivalik Hills (or Outer Himalayas). The Greater Himalayas contain the highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. The Lesser Himalayas lie south of the Greater Himalayas and have steep, rugged terrain, while the Shivaliks form the outermost range with relatively lower elevation. Together, these ranges form a majestic and complex mountain system.