The Himalayas
Name: Manish Kumar (B.Tech, Lovely Professional University) Reg no: 12222723 Under the guidance of: Dr.Namrata Kumari The Himalayas: Formation, Divisions, Ranges & Significance Seated between the Indo-Gangetic Plains and the high Tibetan Plateau, the Himalayas constitute one of the most majestic mountain ranges in the world. Much more than just a geographical entity, the Himalayas gain significance for their environmental, cultural, and geopolitical implications. About Himalayas The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed by the convergence of two tectonic plates. They constitute one of the 5 physiographic divisions of India. Along with acting as a grand barrier guarding India’s frontiers, they also act as a dividing range between the Tibetan Plateau in the north and India in the south. Formation of Himalayas The Himalayas were formed several million years ago as a result of the convergence of the Indo-Australian Tectonic Plate...