Question

Mention the uses of Himalayas.

Answer 1

Himalayas are useful in the following ways:

• They trap monsoon winds.
  
• They are the birthplace of many rivers.
  

They have plenty of mineral resources.

• They attract tourists.
  
• They also stop cold winds from Central Asia.
  
• Many medicinal plants & herbs grow here.
  
• The rivers are useful for generation of hydroelectricity.
  
• Noted for the cultivation of fruits like apples and crops like tea and saffron.