Paper I · 4 Geography of India & AP · 4.2.2 Physiography

4.2.2.4 Regional divisions of the Himalaya and the Purvanchal hills

The Himalaya is split into four regions by river valleys, from the Indus in the west to the Dihang in the east, and beyond it the ranges turn south as the Purvanchal.

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Key terms

  • Punjab Himalaya
  • Kumaon Himalaya
  • Nepal Himalaya
  • Assam Himalaya
  • Purvanchal
  • Patkai
  • Naga hills
  • Mizo hills
  • Saramati
  • Phawngpui
  • Dihang

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