INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Himalayas play an important role in the phenomenon of Monsoon, whereas, in the question its written “Do not play an important role” hence, making the 2nd option incorrect. So, the answer will be A. I only.

Detailed explanation-2: -Himalayas prevent the cold winds of Central Asia from entering India. This prevents India from experiencing very cold winters. 2. The Himalayas also prevent the rain-bearing monsoon winds from leaving the country thus allowing the country to receive sufficient rainfall.

Detailed explanation-3: -It traps the monsoon winds from Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal and forces them to shed their moisture content within the Indian sub-continent in the form of snow and rain. It also blocks the cold winter storms of East Asia from entering India, thus protecting us from severe cold.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Himalayas also act as physical barrier for rain bearing south-west monsoon winds to cross the northern frontiers of India. As the Himalyas are seperating India and Central Asia both climatically and phsically they are called the climatic divide.

Detailed explanation-5: -Himalayas acts as barrier for moisture laden monsoon winds. 2. They also protect Indian Subcontinent from cold winds from Central Asia and Siberia.