Question

Why are the Himalayas also known as the natural barrier

Answer 1

Answer:

Himalayas act as a natural barrier for India because:

• They block the rain bearing monsoon winds from the Arabian sea and the bay of Bengal. Therefore the north indian plains receive plenty of rainfall.
• It prevents from the cold winds from the central Asia entering into India.
• The Himalayas have been protecting india from outside invaders since the early times thus serving as a defence barrier.

Answer 2

Answer:

Himalayas act as a Natural barrier’ for India because: 1) They block the rain bearing  monsoon winds from the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, the North  Indian plains receive plenty of rainfall. 2) It prevents the cold wind from Central Asia  entering into India. 3) The Himalayas have been protecting India from outside invaders  since the early times thus serving as a defence barrier.

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