From the outer to the innermost Himalayan ranges ........

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From the outer to the innermost Himalayan ranges :

there is a progressive increase in the altitude but no increase in physiographic complexity.

there is a progressive decrease in the altitude but increase in physiographic complexity.

there is decrease in both the altitude and physiographic complexity

there is increase in both the altitude and physiographic complexity.

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Explanation:

there is increase in both the altitude and physiographic complexity.

Three ranges of Himalayas are …

Outer Himalaya: Outer Himalaya Vedic name is Siwalik. It is youngest and lowest range of Himalaya. The height of this range varies between 600 m to 1500 m, but rarely exceeds 650 m.Siwaliks are characterized by fault scraps, anticlinal crests and synclinical hills.

Middle Himalaya or Lesser Himalaya: The Middle Himalaya forms the most intricate and rugged mountainous system, it is 60-80 km wide and 3700-4500m high. Its Vedic name is Himachal.Most of the hills stations such as Dalhousie, Manali, Shimla, Nanital, Musoorie, Darjeeling, etc. are located in this range.
On Dhauladhar range, the hill stations of Shimla and Pir Panjal are Situated. The Kashmir valley which is about 150 km long and 80 km wide lies between the Pir Panjal and the Zaskar ranges.

Inner Himalaya or Greater Himalaya: Inner Himalaya or greater Himalaya Vedic names are Himadri & Bahirgiri. It is the highest mountain range of the world. Its average height is 6100 m. Most of the world’s highest peaks are located in this Inner Himalayan region.