What is the most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India?

prevention of invasions
valuable source of timber
They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow
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

Explanation:

(a) refers to political importance and (b) to economic importance. Out of (c) and (d), (c) is more important.

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