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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs:
Explain how the Himalayas have greatly influenced the life of the people of India.
उत्तर
The Himalayas exert a significant influence on the life of the people of India in several ways.
- They form a natural boundary between India and China.
- They serve as a climatic barrier by preventing the entry of the cold winds from Central Asia and preventing the rain¬bearing monsoon winds from leaving India.
- They are a source of perennial rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra and their tributaries.
- Their rugged terrain is ideal for hydroelectric power generation.
- The mountain slopes are forested. These forests provide different types of timber and forest products.
- The Himalayas have beautiful hill Stations Shimla, Darjeeling, Mussorie, etc.
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