Answer:
(i) The Himalayas lie on the northern
border of India like a physical barrier. They separate India from Central Asia.
(ii)
They have huge over of snow and glaciers which are the sources for a number of
perennial rivers of India. These rivers helped in the formation of northern
plains of India, therefore provide water for irrigation, navigation and for
generating hydel-power.
(iii)
The Himalayas also act as climatic barriers, since they protect the northern
plains in winters from the freezing cold winds blowing from Central Asia. They
are also able to stop and deflect the rain bearing southern-west monsoon winds
towards northern plains of India.
(iv)
Forests in the foothills of Himalayas provide habitat for a number of wild
animals, birds, insects etc.
(v)
In Himadari, there are a number of beautiful hill stations like Shimla,
Mussoorie, Nainital, Darjeeling.
(vi)
Besides, these mountains also provide a natural protection to India from any kind
of invasion from outside.
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