The question asks to identify the highest Himalayan range among the given options. The Himalayas are broadly divided into parallel ranges based on their elevation and geological characteristics. We need to recall the relative elevations of these ranges.
Correct Option: D) Himadri (Greater Himalayas) is the highest of all the Himalayan ranges, housing the world's tallest peaks and having an average elevation exceeding 6,000 meters.
The question asks for an alternative name for the Shiwalik range. This requires knowledge of the different divisions and nomenclature of the Himalayan mountain system.
C) Outer Himalayas — The Shiwalik range is indeed known as the Outer Himalayas because it forms the outermost and southernmost range of the Himalayan system.
The question asks to identify the specific name given to the valleys located between the Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) and Shiwalik ranges. This requires knowledge of the physiographic divisions of the Himalayas.
Correct Option: A) Dun/Doon Valley is the correct term for the longitudinal valleys found between the Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) and Shiwalik ranges, especially in the western part of the Himalayas.
The question asks to identify the highest peak located entirely or partially within India. This requires knowledge of the major mountain peaks and their geographical locations relative to India.
Correct Option: C) Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) is the third highest mountain in the world and lies partly in Nepal and partly in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is widely recognized as the highest peak in India.
The question asks about the geographical location of the Karakoram Range within India. To answer this, one needs to recall the major mountain ranges of India and their respective states or Union Territories.
Correct Option: A) Ladakh is the Union Territory where a significant portion of the Karakoram Range is located within India's claimed territory.
The question asks to identify the Himalayan division to which the Pir Panjal range belongs. This requires knowledge of the major divisions of the Himalayas and the prominent ranges within each division.
Correct Option: D) Himachal (Lesser Himalayas)