The Gangetic Plains are agriculturally rich due to fertile alluvial soil deposited by rivers like the Ganga, regular water supply from glaciers, a flat landscape and favorable climate. These factors make it ideal for growing crops like wheat, rice, sugarcane ...
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Himalayan rivers like the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra flow down with mineral-rich water that deposits fertile alluvial soil in the Gangetic Plains. This makes the plains ideal for agriculture, supports dense population and helps with irrigation, drinking water and electricity ...
Two major festivals of Ladakh are Losar, the Tibetan New Year and the Hemis Festival, celebrated at Hemis Monastery. These festivals include masked dances, music, prayers and colourful costumes, showcasing Ladakh’s unique Buddhist culture and spiritual traditions. Class 7 Social Science ...
Pangong Tso is a high-altitude lake in Ladakh with salty water due to minerals dissolved from surrounding rocks. It doesn’t drain into any ocean or sea, so minerals accumulate over time, making the water salty unlike most freshwater Himalayan lakes. Class ...
The altitude of the Himalayan Range varies, with peaks often rising above 8,000 metres. The highest parts lie in the Himadri, while the outer ranges are lower. The legend on maps helps estimate specific altitudes at various points across the ...