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What are the uses of Himalayas for the people of India?

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The uses of Himalayas are as below:
(i) Provide protection by obstructing the cold winds
(ii) Birth place of many rivers
(iii) Facilitate hydro-electric power generation
(iv) Great plains
(vi) Many types of plants
(vii) A great treasure-house of minerals
(viii) Tourism and religious centres.

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