Question
Download Solution PDFHimalaya Frontal Fault separates Shivalik from ________.
This question was previously asked in
RPF Constable (2018) Official Paper (Held On: 02 Feb 2019)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4 : Great Plains of India
Free Tests
View all Free tests >
General Science for All Railway Exams Mock Test
2.1 Lakh Users
20 Questions
20 Marks
15 Mins
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 4.
Key Points
- The Himalaya Frontal Fault separates the Shivalik Range from the Great Plains of northern India, which is also known as the Indo-Gangetic Plains.
- The Shivalik Range is a low mountain range located at the southern foothills of the Himalayas, while the Great Plains are a vast alluvial plain that stretches across northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
- The fault zone is characterized by intense seismic activity and has been responsible for several major earthquakes in the region over the past century.
Additional Information
- The Small Himalaya is a mountain range that is part of the larger Himalayan mountain system.
- It is located south of the Great Himalaya Range, and it runs parallel to it for much of its length.
- The Small Himalaya extends over a distance of approximately 1,500 km from the east to the west, covering parts of Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India.
- The Central Himalayas is a region in the Himalayan mountain range that stretches across the northern parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
- It is located between the eastern and western Himalayas and is characterized by its high peaks, glaciers, and deep river valleys.
- The Central Himalayas region includes several important mountain ranges, such as the Dhauladhar Range, the Pir Panjal Range, and the Mahabharat Range.
- The Great Himalayas is the highest mountain range in the world, located in South Asia, spanning over 2,400 km (1,500 mi) across five countries: Bhutan, India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan. The range is home to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.
Last updated on Jun 19, 2025
-> The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RPF Constable 2025 Result on 19th June 2025.
-> The RRB ALP 2025 Notification has been released on the official website.
-> The Examination was held from 2nd March to 18th March 2025. Check the RPF Exam Analysis Live Updates Here.