Which of the following statements about the Himalayan Mountains is NOT correct ........

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Which of the following statements about the Himalayan Mountains is NOT correct ?

The range lying to the immediate south of the Himadri is called the Shiwaliks.

The Shiwalik ranges are composed of unconsolidated sediments brought down by rivers.

The core of the Himadri is made of granite.

Its northernmost part is called the Himadri.

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Explanation:

The Range lying to the south of the Himadri forms the most rugged mountain system and is known as Himachal or lesser Himalayas.The ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.The altitude varies between 3700 and 4500 meters and the average width is of 50 Km.