HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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roads for trade routes
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consistent water supply
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prevention of earthquakes
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protection from enemies
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Detailed explanation-1: -Note: The Himalayas provide a barrier to the cold winds coming from Central Asia from entering India. The forests in the mountains are a great source of timber. The Himalayas stand as a mighty physical obstruction for enemies from entering India.
Detailed explanation-2: -For thousands of years, the Himalayas have protected the Indian Subcontinent from marauding Central Asian tribes. Their height prevents the moisture-rich clouds of the southwestern monsoon from completely bypassing the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -By virtue of its location and stupendous height, the Great Himalaya Range obstructs the passage of cold continental air from the north into India in winter and also forces the southwesterly monsoon (rain-bearing) winds to give up most of their moisture before crossing the range northward.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Himalayan mountain ranges in India served as a barrier and protected the country from many foreign invasions.
Detailed explanation-5: -Mountains protect a geographical region from the extremely cold winds. Rivers originating from mountains help in irrigation and the generation of electricity. Some forests found in the mountains are the source of wood for buildings and herbs. Mountains provide various mineral resources. More items