Physical Features of India — Social Studies STD 9 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPhysical Features of India3 Marks
Question
Give a brief description of the Himalayan mountains.
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Answer
The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India. These mountain ranges run in a west-east direction from the Indus to the Brahmaputra. The Himalayas are loftiest and one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world. They form an arc, which covers a distance of 2,400 kilometres.
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