Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayas:

1. The altitude of the Western Himalayas is higher than that of the Eastern Himalayas.
2. The snowline in the Eastern Himalayas is lower than in the Western Himalayas.
3. The Eastern Himalayas surpass the Western Himalayas in terms of biodiversity.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: All three statements are correct. The Western Himalayas generally have higher altitude ranges than the Eastern Himalayas. The snowline in the Eastern Himalayas is lower due to more abundant precipitation. The Eastern Himalayas are renowned for higher biodiversity and are recognized as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, unlike the relatively less diverse Western Himalayas.