Question

importance of Himalayas​

Answer 1

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Significance of Himalayan mountains to India are mainly classified as climatic influence ,defence, source of rivers , fertile soil ,agriculture, tourism, hydroelectricity, forest wealth ,minerals and pilgrimage. The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Importance of Himalayas:

1. The presence of the Himalayas in north prevents southwest monsoon winds and cause rainfall and snowfall. If this mountain is absent, a major part of the Indian sub-continent would have been a hot and dry desert.

2. Himalayas forms a natural boundary for the sub-continent. It is permanently frozen and is a barrier to invasion.

3. The northern plains of India are of great economic and social significance due to other fertile alluvial soils, flat level land, slow moving perennial rivers and a favourable and trade have been developed.

4. Peninsular plateau is rich in mineral and has huge reserves of Iron, Manganese, Copper, Bauxite, Mica, Chromium, Limestone etc.

5. A large number of big and small ports have been developed all along the coastal areas. These ports an important role in the growth of national and international trade.