DRAINAGE OF INDIA
INDIAN DRAINAGE
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Question
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Himalayas means ____
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The Abode of snow
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snow rain
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Glaciers
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gorge
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The name Himalaya means “abode of snow” in Sanskrit.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are many high peaks in the Himalayan mountain ranges that remain covered with snow throughout the year that is why the Himalaya is also called the ‘Abode of Snow’. Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak and K-2 is the second highest peak in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -’Himalaya’ means ‘abode of snow’-a term coined by the ancient pilgrims of India. who travelled in these mountains. The Himalayas, home to the top 10 highest peaks.
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