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UPSC 2010: If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India? 1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia. 2. Indo-Gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils. 3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Without the Himalayan barrier, cold Siberian air would sweep deep into India (statement 1). The great alluvial thickness of the Indo-Gangetic plain is derived from Himalayan erosion; absent the range, such deposits would be minimal (statement 2). The mountains also force and deflect monsoon winds, so their absence would drastically alter the monsoon pattern (statement 3). All three statements are therefore correct. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-2010-prelims-question-paper/))
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