Consider the following statements Himachal Pradesh state is divided in 12 districts. Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of Himalayan family. Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only 1
1 and 2
2 and 3
All of these

The correct answer is D. All of these.

Himachal Pradesh is divided into 12 districts: Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una.

The Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of the Himalayan family. They are a series of parallel ranges that run along the southern edge of the Himalayas. The Shiwalik ranges are made up of sedimentary rocks that were deposited by rivers during the Tertiary period.

The Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri. It is the highest and most rugged of the Himalayan zones. The Great Himalayan zone is made up of gneisses and granites that were formed during the Precambrian period.

The following are the details of each option:

  • Option A: Himachal Pradesh state is divided in 12 districts.
    This statement is correct. Himachal Pradesh is divided into 12 districts: Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una.

  • Option B: Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of Himalayan family.
    This statement is correct. The Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of the Himalayan family. They are a series of parallel ranges that run along the southern edge of the Himalayas. The Shiwalik ranges are made up of sedimentary rocks that were deposited by rivers during the Tertiary period.

  • Option C: Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri.
    This statement is correct. The Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri. It is the highest and most rugged of the Himalayan zones. The Great Himalayan zone is made up of gneisses and granites that were formed during the Precambrian period.

  • Option D: All of these.
    This statement is also correct. All of the statements given above are correct.