SSC
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 have helped in shaping the history of India as it forms a natural barrier between India and Central Asia. They have protected India against many invasions. The passes in these mountains have allowed merchants, traders, scholars, soldiers, and explorers to come to India.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. They also prevent the monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and cause heavy rainfall in Northern India. Many rivers have their sources in the Himalayan ranges. The Himalayan slopes have dense forests.