Question

28. Describe the Significance of the Himalayas​

Answer 1

Answer:

Climatic Influence: The Himalayas play a very significant role in influencing the climate of India. By virtue of their high altitude, length and direction, they effectively intercept the summer monsoons coming from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and cause precipitation in the form of rain or snow.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. It also prevents the rain-laden monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and causes heavy rainfall in Northern India. Almost all the great rivers of India have their sources in the Himalayan ranges.

Explanation:

Himalayas are very much useful to India in many ways. It acts as a climatic barrier that prevents the cold wind from other parts of Asia and also provides rainfall in Northern India by preventing the monsoon winds. It also acts as a defense barrier in the Northern end as it prevents the country from foreign invasions.