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 Act as natural barrier protecting our national borders

 Prevents cold winds from northern Asia to enter India.

Prevents monsoon to go to north of India. Many rivers

originate in the glaciers of Himalayas.

 Himalayas are home to many rare species of animals.

 Different types of forests provide variety of wood,

fruits, nuts, flowers, medicinal herbs etc.
f ru i t s , n u t s , f l o w e rs , m e d i c i n a l h e rb s e t c .