Give reasons: mountain regions (the Himalaya) are sparsely populated

The same question, asked 2 times: Jun 2024, Mar 2026. Every wording below, oldest first.

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Question 1
Jun 2024
Give geographical reasons (Any FOUR) :
Q2(1) $Mountainous regions are sparsely populated.$
Question 2
Mar 2026
Give geographical reasons (Any FOUR) :
Q2(2) $Himalaya mountain region have low population.$