Consider the following statements about the Himalayas and identify the incorrect one ........

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Consider the following statements about the Himalayas and identify the incorrect one?

The Eastern Himalayas are marked by absence of Shiwalik formations.

The general orientation of Purvanchal Hill complex is from East to West.

Himalayan region is much younger than the peninsular block and is seismically active due to ongoing orogenic processes.

Rivers in eastern Himalayas have highest hydroelectric potential in the country.

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Explanation:

The general orientation of Purvanchal Hill complex is from north to south.

The Purvanchal Mountains, or Eastern Mountains, consist of the area of the Himalayas bending sharply to the south and spreading along the eastern boundary of India beyond the Dihang gorge. Composed largely of strong sandstone, they are the eastern extension of the Himalayan range, lying in northeastern India near Myanmar. The Purvanchal Mountains cover the states of Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are not located in this range which are part of Deccan plateau. Purvanchal hill range include the Patkai, Naga, Barail range, Manipur and Mizo hills.