Life without Himalayas
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Effect on climate :
The lofty Himalaya Mountains form a barrier which prevents the cold winds of north Asia from blowing into India, thus protecting it from severely cold winters. It also traps the Monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the sub-continent.
Rivers, Northern plateau & Agriculture:
Almost all the great rivers of North India have their sources in the Himalayan ranges. Abundant rainfall and vast snow-fields as well as large glaciers are the feeding grounds of the mighty rivers of India. Snow melt in summer provides water to these rivers even during dry season and these are perennial rivers. Rivers are basis of life in north India.
The great rivers carry enormous quantities of alluvium while descending from the Himalayas. This is deposited in the Great Plain of North India in the form of fertile soil, making the plain one of the most fertile lands of the world.
The Himalayas do not offer extensive flat lands for agriculture but some of the slopes are terraced for cultivation.Rice, fruits are major things to be cultivated.
The lofty Himalaya Mountains form a barrier which prevents the cold winds of north Asia from blowing into India, thus protecting it from severely cold winters. It also traps the Monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the sub-continent.
Rivers, Northern plateau & Agriculture:
Almost all the great rivers of North India have their sources in the Himalayan ranges. Abundant rainfall and vast snow-fields as well as large glaciers are the feeding grounds of the mighty rivers of India. Snow melt in summer provides water to these rivers even during dry season and these are perennial rivers. Rivers are basis of life in north India.
The great rivers carry enormous quantities of alluvium while descending from the Himalayas. This is deposited in the Great Plain of North India in the form of fertile soil, making the plain one of the most fertile lands of the world.
The Himalayas do not offer extensive flat lands for agriculture but some of the slopes are terraced for cultivation.Rice, fruits are major things to be cultivated.
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