Question

Mention the importance of Himalayas.

Answer 1

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.