What is the most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India?
A
prevention of invasions
B
valuable source of timber
C
They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow
D
They protect India from the icy cold north winds
Correct Answer: They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow
(a) refers to political importance and (b) to economic importance. Out of (c) and (d), (c) is more important.
