How was the mountain system of the Himalayas formed?

How was the mountain system of the Himalayas formed?
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the humans of Himalaya built them
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what kind of plants found at the top of the himalayas

Description : what kind of plants found at the top of the himalayas

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Explain the formation of Himalayas with reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics. -Geography

Description : Explain the formation of Himalayas with reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics. -Geography

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State any two ways in which Himalayas affect the Indian climate. -Geography

Description : State any two ways in which Himalayas affect the Indian climate. -Geography

Last Answer : The two ways in which Himalayas affect the Indian climate are : 1. It acts as a barrier to the cold winds of Northern Asia from blowing into India and protecting India from severely cold winters. 2. It traps the monsoon winds forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.

Mention two differences between the Peninsular Plateau and the Himalayas. -Geography

Description : Mention two differences between the Peninsular Plateau and the Himalayas. -Geography

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(i) Name the sea, the sediments of which now form the Himalayas. -Geography

Description : (i) Name the sea, the sediments of which now form the Himalayas. -Geography

Last Answer : (i) Tethys (ii) In the Mesozoic Era (about 70 million . years ago). (iii) 1. The break up of Gondawana landmass. 2. The uplift of the himalayas out of the Tethys sea

Why after crossing the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas take a sudden southward turn towards the eastern border of India? ​ -Geography

Description : Why after crossing the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas take a sudden southward turn towards the eastern border of India? ​ -Geography

Last Answer : The Assam Himalayas show a marked dominance of fluvial erosion due to heavy rainfall. The Himalayas take a sudden southward turn after the Dihang gorge and the hill ranges running in more or less north-south direction along India's border with Myanmar are collectively known as the Purvanchal.

The Himalayas are the birthplace of many rivers. Mention three ways in which we benefit from this. -Geography

Description : The Himalayas are the birthplace of many rivers. Mention three ways in which we benefit from this. -Geography

Last Answer : (i) Rivers provide us with perennial supplies of water needed for irrigation. (ii) Rivers bring down fertile silt which is deposited on the plains and improving the quality of the soil. (iii) Rivers help in navigation. (iv) Rives are used for generation of HEP.

Mention two favourable effects of the Himalayas on the economy of India. -Geography

Description : Mention two favourable effects of the Himalayas on the economy of India. -Geography

Last Answer : Two favourable effects of the Himalayas on the economy of India are : 1. There are many hill stations which encourage tourism in India. It also provides attraction for adventure seekers such ... are the source of numerous raw material for various industries which effects the economy of India.

Mention three differences between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas. -Geography

Description : Mention three differences between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas. -Geography

Last Answer : Western Himalayas Eastern Himalayas 1. The Western Himalayas lie in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. 1. The Eastern Himalayas lie in West Bengal, Sikkim, Aarunachal Pradesh and Bhutan 2. This part ... of Beng 4. The Western Himalayas get less rainfall. 4. The Eastern Himalayas get more rainf

Tibetan plateau heats up in summer but why not the Himalayas? (Indian Monsoon) -Geography

Description : Tibetan plateau heats up in summer but why not the Himalayas? (Indian Monsoon) -Geography

Last Answer : Himalayas acted on the monsoon in two ways. The Tibetan plateau, heated up during summer and thereby established an atmospheric circulation that was conducive for the monsoon. The vast ... subcontinent, which keeps South Asia much warmer than corresponding temperate regions in the other continents.

Compare the occupation and lifestyle of the people of Himalayas and ganga basin -Geography

Description : Compare the occupation and lifestyle of the people of Himalayas and ganga basin -Geography

Last Answer : Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers originate from the Himalayas. After following their due course, Brahmaputra streams into other countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China and Nepal. It flows through the ... and forests, workable mineral deposits, easy-to-harness waterpower, and great natural beauty.

What role do “Guls” or “Kuls” of the Western Himalayas and “Khadin” and “Johads” in parts of Rajasthan play ? Describe. -SST 10th

Description : What role do “Guls” or “Kuls” of the Western Himalayas and “Khadin” and “Johads” in parts of Rajasthan play ? Describe. -SST 10th

Last Answer : (i) In Western Himalayas people build diversion channels like guls' or kuls'. (ii) In arid and semi-arid regions, agricultural fields were converted into rain-fed storage structures. (iii) These ... and moisten the soil like the Khadins' in Jaisalmer and Johads' in other parts of Rajasthan.

Name the ranges in the western branch of the Himalayas. -SST 10th

Description : Name the ranges in the western branch of the Himalayas. -SST 10th

Last Answer : The western branch of the Himalayas contain Sulaiman, Kirthar and Central Makaran ranges.

Mention the important passes in the western branch of the Himalayas. -SST 10th

Description : Mention the important passes in the western branch of the Himalayas. -SST 10th

Last Answer : The important passes in the western branch of the Himalayas are Khyber Pass, Gomal Pass, Bolan Pass and Tochi Pass.

Why are Himalayas called perfect climate divide? -SST 10th

Description : Why are Himalayas called perfect climate divide? -SST 10th

Last Answer : (i) Himalayas act as a shield to protect the sub-continent from the bitter cold winds of Central Asia. (ii) They also act as a barrier for the rain bearing winds from leaving our country.

State the climatic significance of the Himalayas to the people of South Asia. -SST 10th

Description : State the climatic significance of the Himalayas to the people of South Asia. -SST 10th

Last Answer : The Himalayas play a very significant role in influencing the climate of South Asia by virtue of their high altitude, length and direction. They effectively intercept the summer monsoons coming from ... Besides, they prevent the cold continental air masses of Central Asia from entering into India.