What is the outermost range of the Himalayas called?

📌 Explanation

The outermost range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwalik Hills (Shivalik Range).

• It is the youngest and lowest range of the Himalayas.
• It lies closest to the plains and is made up of loose sediments like sand, gravel, and clay.

हिमालय की सबसे बाहरी पर्वत श्रृंखला को शिवालिक (Shiwaliks) कहा जाता है।

• यह हिमालय की सबसे नई (youngest) और सबसे निचली (lowest) श्रेणी है।
• यह मैदानों के सबसे पास स्थित होती है और ढीली मिट्टी, बालू और कंकड़-पत्थरों से बनी होती है।

Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य:

• The Himalayas are divided into three main ranges:
  1. Himadri (Greater Himalaya) – Highest range
  2. Himachal (Lesser Himalaya)
  3. Shiwaliks – Outermost range
• Shiwaliks are also known as “Outer Himalayas”.
• They have narrow valleys called “Duns” (e.g., Dehradun).
• These hills are more prone to erosion and landslides due to loose structure.