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What are Duns? Differentiate between the Inner Himalayas and the Lesser Himalayas.
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- The longitudinal valleys lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns.
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Inner Himalayas( Great Himalayas) |
Lesser Himalayas |
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Northern most range is called Great or Inner Himalayas or HIMADRI. |
Range lying to the south of Himadri forms the most rugged mountain system called HIMACHAL or lesser Himalayas. |
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Most continuous range consisting of the loftiest peaks with an average height of 6,000 metres. |
Altitude varies between 3700 and 4500 metres and average width is of 50km. |
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Folds of Great Himalayas are asymetrical in nature. Core of this part of Himalayas is composed of granite. |
The ranges are composed of highly compressed and altered rocks. |
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It is constantly covered with snow, and a lot of glaciers descend from this range. |
This range consists of the famous Kashmir valley, Kangra and Kullu valleys in Himachal Pradesh. This region is well known for its hill stations. |
