Geological Ecosystem

  • India is the 7th largest country in the world and has rich geographical and geological diversity.
  • The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, separates the Indian landmass from the Tibetan Plateau.
  • It consists of four parallel mountain ranges namely, the Shivalik Hills, the Lower Himalayan Range or Himachal, the Great Himalayan Range or Himadri, and the Tibetan Himalayas from south to north.
  • The Great Himalayas are home to some of the highest peaks in the world such as Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat, etc.
  • The Northern Plains also referred to as ‘Great Plains of India is one of the most ....
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