Geography
What kind of mountains are the Himalayas? By what name are the offshoots of the Eastern Himalayas known?
Location, Extent, Physical Features
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Himalayas are active fold mountains. The offshoots of the eastern Himalayas are known as Darjeeling Himalaya, Sikkim Himalaya, Bhutan Himalaya, and Arunachal Himalaya.
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