Kath-kuni or dhajji-dewari is a traditional house-building method in the western Himalayas using wood and stone. These houses are warm, durable and resistant to earthquakes. The technique reflects local knowledge and adaptation to the hilly terrain and seismic activity. Class 7 ...
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The Shivalik range, also called the Outer Himalayas, is the lowest range. It consists of forested rolling hills and acts as a transition zone between the Himalayas and the Gangetic Plains. It supports wildlife and serves as a buffer for ...
Popular hill stations in the Himachal range include Nainital and Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh and Darjeeling in West Bengal. These places offer pleasant weather, scenic beauty and are favorite summer retreats in northern India. Class 7 Social Science ...
The three Himalayan ranges are: Himadri – highest and snow-covered, with peaks like Everest. Himachal – lower, habitable, with forests and hill stations. Shivalik – outermost and lowest, with rolling hills and wildlife. Class 7 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Part 1 ...
The word ‘Himalaya’ comes from Sanskrit, where ‘hima’ means snow and ‘alaya’ means abode or dwelling. Together, it means ‘abode of snow’, which reflects the snow-covered nature of the mountain range throughout the year. Class 7 Social Science Exploring Society: India ...