Which of the following is the southernmost and youngest range of the Himalayas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the southernmost and youngest range of the Himalayas?
A. Lesser Himalayas
B. Greater Himalayas
C. Trans-Himalayas
D. Outer Himalayas (Siwalik Range)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Outer Himalayas (also known as the Siwalik Range) is the southernmost and youngest of the three parallel Himalayan ranges, with an elevation of about 900-1,400 meters[reference:8].

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