SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Himalayan Mountains acted as a barrier for India. How did this impact the people in India?
A
Helped protect them from invasions but also separated them from the outside world.
B
Helped improve communication and spread new ideas with Asia and Europe
C
Helped build relationships with the government and military.
D
Helped make traveling easier to trade with the rest of Asia.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. It also prevents the rain-laden monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and causes heavy rainfall in Northern India. Almost all the great rivers of India have their sources in the Himalayan ranges.

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