SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The Himalayas stretch uninterruptedly for about 1, 550 miles (2, 500 km) in Asia, forming a barrier between the Plateau of Tibet to the north and the alluvial plains of the Indian subcontinent to the south.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Himalayas were formed on a convergent plate boundary. They were created when there was a collision between the Indian and Eurasian plate.

Detailed explanation-3: -It acts as a strong defense barrier. 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.