Question

Mention three features of the Himalayan mountains.

Answer 1

Hint:The readers and the small bodies of traders can travel in the Himalayas through default route The mountains in the north are so dense forest covered that they are difficult to travel. The Himalayas have made the neighbouring countries astonish by a distinct feature of its own.

Complete answer:
A Climatic Barrier The Himalayas set as an effective barrier by blocking the inflow of cold, dry air masses into north India during winter. They, thus, protect northern India from severe cold in winter. During the summer on the Himalayas deflect the moisture-laden monsoon winds and cause the most wind to bring rain to the North Indian plains and the Brahmaputrs valley. In the absence of the Himalayas, the monsoon would have travelled further northwards.

 Feeding Ground of Perennial Rivers: The glaciers in the Himalayas give rise to Hydel Power .There are many perennial rivers. These include Ganga, Himalayas are a great attraction for adventure Yamuna, Sharda, Ghagra, Kosi, Gandak and Brahmaputra. These rivers not only provide water for drinking but also for year-round irrigation in the North Indian plains.
Tourists Potential The Himalayan scenery is among the most spectacular in the world. It attracts thousands of tourists from India and abroad. Most of the summer resorts. known hill stations are located in the Himalayas These include Shimla. Mussoorie, Nainital, Darjeeling Srinagar, Ranikhet. Almora, Chail, etc .The Himalayas are rich in forest resources.

Note:They are very high, with rugged relief and are sharp pointed peaks. The old fold mountains like the Urals, the Appalachians and the Aravallis are low in height and have rounded peaks. The forces of erosion have acted upon them for centuries.