The snow-line in the Himalayas lies between
- A4300 to 6000 meters in East
- B4000 to 5800 meters in West
- C4500 to 6000 meters in West
- DNone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) 4300 to 6000 meters in East
Explanation
The average height of the snow line is found at 5500–6000 m in the northern part of the Great Himalaya and at 4500– 6000 m in the southern part of the Great Himalaya. Similarly, the average snow line is found at 5800 m in the Western Himalaya and at 4300 m in the Eastern Himalaya. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.