Geography · Physical Geography of India
Which mountain range is often referred to as the 'Water Tower of Asia' due to its extensive glaciers and role in feeding major river systems?
- 1Eastern Ghats
- 2Vindhya Range
- 3Western Ghats
- 4Himalayas✓
Correct answer
Himalayas
Explanation
सही उत्तर:
- (A) हिमालय
विस्तृत स्पष्टीकरण:
हिमालय पर्वत श्रृंखला को अक्सर 'एशिया का जल स्तंभ' (Water Tower of Asia) कहा जाता है।
इसका कारण यह है कि इस विशाल पर्वत श्रृंखला में ध्रुवीय क्षेत्रों के बाद सबसे बड़ा बर्फ और ग्लेशियरों का भंडार है, जो एशिया की कई प्रमुख नदियों (जैसे गंगा, ब्रह्मपुत्र, सिंधु, मेकांग, यांग्त्ज़ी आदि) को निरंतर पानी की आपूर्ति करते हैं।
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