Question

what is the influence of the himalayas on indian agriculture​

Answer 1

Answer:

As the rivers present in Himalayas are perennial i.e, they flow continuously throughout the year.Since water is essential for agriculture.So, Himalayas has a great influence on Indian agriculture.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.Himalayas are responsible for causing rainfall in the plains during summer season and ultimately to have a monsoon type climate in the country.

2.Himalayan rivers i.e., ganga , indus and brahmaputra and their tributaries have a perennial flow as they are fed by the glaciers.

3.The northern plains have been formed by the deposition of alluvium , making these plains very fertile.

4.Fertile soils with continuous water supply for irrigation helps to produce abundant crops.

5. Himalayas are responsible for causing rainfall in the plains during summer season and ultimately to have a monsoon type climate in the country, without that the india would have been a tropical desert.

6.The formation of himalayas influences the climate in various ways.

7.The himalayan ranges keep the country warm by obstructing the northern winds.

8.This helps indian agriculture to cultivate many varieties of crops