Q. In which Himalayan range are fossils commonly found?
Answer: Sub-Himalayas (Shivalik / Outer Himalayas)
Notes: Fossils are predominantly found in the Shivalik (Sub-Himalayan) range, which is geologically the youngest Himalayan part. It consists mainly of unconsolidated sedimentary rocks like sandstone and conglomerates deposited by ancient rivers. These rocks contain abundant plant and animal fossils from the late Tertiary and Quaternary periods. Other Himalayan ranges have mainly metamorphic or older rocks with fewer fossils.