Importance of mountains:

• The mountains are a storehouse of water.
• Many rivers have their source in the glaciers in the mountains.
• Reservoirs are made and the water is harnessed for the use of people.
• Water from the mountains is also used for irrigation and generation of hydro-electricity.
• Mountains have a rich variety of flora and fauna.
• The forests provide fuel, fodder, shelter and other products like gum, raisins, etc.
• Mountains provide an idyllic site for tourists.
• Several sports like paragliding, hang gliding, river rafting and skiing are popular in the mountains.