Question 16Explain the various stages and differencesGS1GS1

Explain the various stages of the formation of The Great Himalayas. How Eastern Himalayas is different from Western Himalayas?

Introduction

Himalayas are geographical formation formed as a result of fold mountain formation due to hitting of Eurasian plate with Indian plate.

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Main Body

Stages of formation of Great Himalayas

1Breaking of Pangaea into Laurasia and Gondwana land

2Movement of various plates towards each other

3Ultimately lifting of plates led to formation of himalayas - fold mountain system

4Multiple picks of the plates led to formation of 3 parts of himalayas.

5Led to different peaks and himalayas act as shield for gangetic plains from frigid air coming from Tibetan Plateau.

Eastern Himalayas vs Western Himalayas comparison:

Eastern Himalayas:

Area: North east area

Height: reduces here

Passes: lack Siwalik

Continuity: broken into smaller ranges

Western Himalayas:

Area: J&K, Himachal, UKDP

Height: higher here

Passes: presence of Siwalik

Continuity: continuity of range

Specifics: dual formation - dun formation in both

Passes: large number in both

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Conclusion

Thus, Eastern and Western himalayas have specific features, but himalayan geometry has had a huge impact on Indian culture across ages.

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Diagram

Diagram showing Plate activity leading to formation of Himalayas with Asian plate and Indian plate marked

Clear statement of geological process
Includes relevant diagram
Systematic approach to stages
Mentions key plates involved

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Topper

Medha Anand

AIR 13

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Himalayan formation and plate tectonics

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