GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Protected them from invaders
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Helped them spread their culture
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Made trading with others difficult
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Provided water and fertile soil to rivers
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Significance of Himalayan mountains to India are mainly classified as climatic influence, defence, source of rivers, fertile soil, agriculture, tourism, hydroelectricity, forest wealth, minerals and pilgrimage. The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Culture and Civilization is spread in various parts of the world by means of voluntary acceptance of cultural and spiritual values of India not merely by conquest or threat to life. In ancient times, traders from India went to distant lands such as China, Rome, Indonesia and Cambodia for business.