Siwaliks are: [IFS 1989] (a) to the north of Himadri (b) foothills of Himalayan ranges (c) in Meghalaya (d) the plateau between Pamirs and Myanmar

Siwaliks are: [IFS 1989] (a) to the north of Himadri (b) foothills of Himalayan ranges (c) in Meghalaya (d) the plateau between Pamirs and Myanmar
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