How do Himalayas protect India?
The altitude of the Himalayas, their sprawl and extention intercept the summer monsoon coming from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The Himalayas also prevent the cold Siberian air masses from entering into India. Had there been no Himalayas, the whole of northern Indian would have been a cold desert.
In what ways are the Himalayas useful to us?
They have plenty of mineral resources.
- They attract tourists.
- They also stop cold winds from Central Asia.
- Many medicinal plants & herbs grow here.
- The rivers are useful for generation of hydroelectricity.
- Noted for the cultivation of fruits like apples and crops like tea and saffron.
What are the four major advantages of Himalayas to India?
The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. It also prevents the rain-laden monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and causes heavy rainfall in Northern India. Almost all the great rivers of India have their sources in the Himalayan ranges.
What is the role of Himalayas on Indian economy?
The principal activity is animal husbandry, but forestry, trade, and tourism are also important. The Himalayas abound in economic resources. Those include pockets of rich arable land, extensive grasslands and forests, workable mineral deposits, easy-to-harness waterpower, and great natural beauty.
What is the main occupation of Himalayan region?
The main occupation of Himalayan people is animal husbandry. They follow Buddhism. They celebrate the Lhosar festival which falls in Magh. They visit one another’s houses during festivals.
What is the national food of India?
India: Due to its diverse culture, India does not have a specific national dish. There were rumours that the government of India was planning on designating khichdi as a national dish but it was later denied by the government.
Is Himalayan food like Indian?
Because Nepal borders India, Tibet & China, you see culinary influences from all of those countries. India & Nepal share a love of spicy curry, turmeric, flatbreads, and rice. But unlike Indian food, Nepalese food does not use cream and rarely uses sugar and is generally considered healthier than Indian food.
Is Himalayan food Indian food?
Nepali food is NOT Indian food. We definitely do share some similarities but each cuisine is unique in their own ways. I think a lot of it also comes from the fact that most Nepali restaurants (at least in the US) offer Indian/Himalayan/Nepali cuisine together which makes it even more confusing for people.
Is Nepalese food like Indian food?
As Nepal has its own authentic cuisine, it still includes Indian Spices like Turmeric, Chilies, Ginger and Garlic. Nepalese prefer more soup and rice at times, which is unlike India. We prefer to have dal or curry as our side dishes. This doesn’t mean that they don’t have dal or curry.