Question
Describe the significance of Himalayan mountain on the climate of India.
Solution
The Himalayan Mountains :
(i)The lofty Himalayas in the north along with its extensions act as an effective climatic divide.
(ii)The towering mountain chain provides an invincible shield to protect the subcontinent from the cold northern winds.
(iii)These cold and chilly winds originate near the Arctic circle and blow across central and eastern Asia. The Himalayas also trap the monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.
