Question

Q.1. Read the passage carefully and answers the following questions. (05)
The Himalayas are beautiful mountains in the North of India. They stretch for two
thousand miles from Kashmir to Assam. Some of the world's highest peaks are in the
Himalayas. The highest peak is Mount Everest. The tops of the mountains are covered with
snow throughout the year. Therefore, we call them the Himalayas. Many passed connect
India with Tibet, Turkistan and Afghanistan. Many rivers the Ganga, the Yamuna, the
Brahmaputra and the Beas flow from these mountains. Many visitors go to the hill stations
for pleasure and relaxation.
Questions
(a) Why these mountains are called the 'Himalayas'?
(b) Name the rivers which flow from the Himalayas.
(C) Where are the beautiful mountains of the Himalayas situated?
(d) Which is the highest peak of the world?
(e) Find out the word from the passage for ‘enjoyment '​

Answer 1

A. The tops of the mountain are covered with snow throughout the year, therefore,we call them the Himalayas

B. Ganga, yamuna, Brahmaputra and the beas flow.

c.north of India

d. Mountain everest

E. pleasure, relaxation