Category: GeographyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: CommonRecommended for ★ UPSC
হিমালয়
/himaloy/Roman
English meaning: Himalayas
Definition
The world's highest mountain range, forming the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent. West Bengal's northern reaches include the Himalayan foothills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. The Himalayas are the source of major rivers and regulate South Asia's climate.
Example
“হিমালয় ভারতের উত্তরে একটি প্রাকৃতিক সীমানা তৈরি করেছে।”
In English: “The Himalayas form a natural boundary to the north of India.”
Literary Heritage
“এই পথ যদি না শেষ হয়, তবে কেমন হতো।”
/Ei path jodi na shesh hoy, tabe kemon hoto./
“What would it be like if this road never ended?”
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