Why in the News?
- A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights a record 27% decline in snow persistence in the HKH region.
- Indicates accelerating climate change impacts on Asian water systems.
About Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH)
- A vast mountain system extending about 3,500 km
- Spans 8 countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
Why Called “Third Pole”?
- Largest ice reserves outside Arctic and Antarctic
- Critical for:
- Global climate regulation
- Freshwater supply
Major Rivers Originating from HKH
- Indus
- Ganga
- Brahmaputra
- Amu Darya
- Mekong
- Yangtze
- Yellow River
- Irrawaddy
- Salween
- Tarim
| [2012] When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: 1 Deep gorges 2 U-turn river courses 3 Parallel mountain ranges 4 Steep gradients causing land sliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
