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Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bharmaur Region This region lies between 32° 11' N and 32° 41' N latitudes and 76° 22' E and 76° 53' E longitudes. Spread over an area of about 1,818 sq km, the region mostly lies between 1,500 m to 3,700 m above the mean sea level. This region, popularly known as the homeland of Gaddis, is surrounded by lofty mountains on all sides. It has Pir Panjal in the north and Dhaula Dhar in the south. In the east, the extension of Dhaula Dhar converges with Pir Panjal near Rohtang Pass. The river Ravi and its tributaries-the Budhil and the Tundahen, drain this territory and carve out deep gorges. These rivers divide the region into four physiographic divisions . called Holi, Khani, Kugti and Tundah areas. Bharmapr experiences freezing weather conditions and snowfall in winter. its mean monthly temperature in January remains 4° C and in July 26° C.

1. Describe the location of the Bharmaur region. [1]
2. Why does this region experience harsh climatic conditions? Give one reason. [1]
3. Why is this region economically backward? Explain any one reason. [1]

Answer 1

1. The Bharmaur region is located in mountainous terrain between latitudes 32° 11' N and 32° 41' N and longitudes 76° 22' E to 76° 53' E, with heights ranging from 1,500 m to 3,700 m above sea level. It is regarded as the Gaddis' homeland and is surrounded by the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar mountain ranges. Waterways are key modes of transportation in India since they are both fuel-efficient and environmentally benign.
2. The region's difficult climatic conditions are mostly owing to its high elevation, which results in lower temperatures and snowfall, particularly during winter, with January temperatures average around 4°C.
3. Economic backwardness in the Bharmaur region can be linked to its tough topographical features, such as steep terrain, deep gorges cut out by the Ravi and its tributaries, and harsh climate, which impede infrastructure development and limit economic activity.