Geography

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

Introduction Indias latitudinal and longitudinal extent is 30°. North-South distance is 3214 km and the east-west distance is 2933 km. North lies in subtropical and

GEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF INDIA

Introduction Theories related to the origin of the Earth have put forth various intuitions such as one that said the earth originated from the sun.

CLIMATIC REGIONS OF THE WORLD

Introduction Equatorial Region: Between 5 and 10 ° North and South of the equator. The temperature is uniform throughout the year with no variations. Cloudiness

WEATHER PHENOMENON

Introduction Weather v. Climate Weather changes frequently but Climate is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable time. The climate of temperate

TYPES OF CLOUDS

Introduction Types of clouds: High clouds: Cirrus: indicate fair weather and a good sunset. Look fibrous or wispy. Cirrocumulus: Appear like a white globular mass.

CLIMATOLOGY

Introduction During the early life of the earth, there was an abundance of hydrogen and helium. Extensive volcanism increased nitrogen, sulfur, water vapor, argon, and

MOTION OF OCEANIC WATER

Waves: Wind pushes the water body. Then gravity pushes the crest downwards and falling water pulls the troughs upwards. The actual motion of water below the

ISLANDS

Introduction Islands A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. Generally formed of the following types: Continental islands: These islands were formally a part

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Introduction Ocean crust isn’t uniform or flat. It has higher diversity than the continental crust. It is highly dense, thick crust, and basaltic. Oceanic crust is

NATURAL CALAMITIES

Earthquakes Sudden movement or vibration in Earth’s crusts. It is due to the release of energy and active internal dynamism of the earth. Types: Shallow

NATURAL CATASTROPHIC EVENTS

Introduction The major types of natural calamities are Volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunami Volcanoes: Volcanism and the causes of volcanism aren’t random. The areas of high volcanic

LANDFORMS ON THE EARTH

Introduction Landforms on the earth are: Mountains Plateaus Plains Types of Landforms Mountains They are of two types: Block Mountains and Fold mountains. Mountain Building

What is a Hurricane?

Each year, as summer turns to fall, hurricanes begin to appear. These large storms usually occur in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico,

How Do Hurricanes Get Their

Hurricanes are defined by their extremely strong winds that can blow from 75 to 200 miles per hour. Unlike tornadoes, which usually last just a few

EARTH

Introduction The upper layer of the Earth’s crust is called the lithosphere. It has 2 parts – the upper part is granitic rocks and forms

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

Introduction Geography – means “Study of the Earth”. It has two parts: Physical geography: Landforms Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere. Human geography: Habitation Population Agriculture Location of

World Largest Agricultural Producer

🍒Cardamom – Guatemala 🍒Vanila – Indonesia 🍒Saffron – Iran 🍒Black Pepper – Veitnam 🍒Rubber – Thailand 🍒Corn – U S A 🍒Cashew Nut – Veitnam

Crematoriums of Famous People in India

1. Mahatma Gandhi: Raj Ghat (Royal Steps) 2. Lal Bahadur Shastri: Vijay Ghat, Delhi (Victory Platform) 3. Chaudhary Charan Singh (PM): Kisan Ghat, Delhi (Farmer’s Platform) 4. Rajiv Gandhi: Veer Bhumi,

भारत की प्रमुख नदियों के किनारे बसे शहर

✶ यमुना नदी ➠ मथुरा, आगरा, दिल्ली, इलाहाबाद ✶ गंगा नदी ➠ इलाहाबाद, हरिद्धार, कानपुर, पटना, वाराणसी (बनारस) ✶ ब्रह्मपुत्र नदी ➠ सोकोवा घाट, डिब्रूगढ़, गुवाहाटी ✶

राष्ट्रीय राजमार्गों (National_Highways)

राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग (NH) 1 (km. 456) – दिल्ली से अमृतसर तथा भारत-पाकिस्तान सीमा तक राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग (NH) 1A (km. 663) – जलंधर से उरी तक

Capital of Major Countries of the World

● India – New Delhi ● Bangladesh – Dhaka ● Bhutan – Thimphu ● Nepal – Kathmandu ● Myanmar – Ney Pietava ● Pakistan –

List of Indian Monuments

●Agra Fort Monument Place: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) Built by: Akbar Year/Century: 1573 AD ●Agra city Monument Place: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) Built by: Sikandar Lodi –

Top Mineral Producing States in India

1. Iron ore – Odisha 2. Coal – Jharkhand 3. Manganese – Odisha 4. Bauxite – Odisha 5. Mica – Andhra Pradesh 6. Gold – Karnataka 7. Limestone – Andhra Pradesh 8. Barytes – Andhra Pradesh 9. Natural

India’s Major Pass

■ Karakoram Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Jozilla Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Pirapanjal Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Banihal Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■

Important Lakes in India

Dal Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir vular Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir Barinag Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir Manas Bal Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir

BIOSPHERE RESERVES

1 Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve State : Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka Year : 2000 2 Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve State : Tamil Nadu Year

Important Beaches in India

Kappad Beach — Kerala Radhanagar Beach — Andaman & Nicobar Islands Golden Beach — Odisha Rushikonda Beach — Andhra Pradesh Mahabalipuram Beach — Tamil Nadu

What is the Ozone Layer?

When you head out into the summer sun, do you lather up with sunscreen? We hope so! It’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If

What Does a Barometer Measure?

Can you feel the pressure? It’s around you…all the time…everywhere you go. What is it? Atmospheric pressure — often referred to simply as air pressure — is the constant force exerted on you

Where is the Deepest Place on Earth?

Where is the deepest place on Earth? It’s beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean to the southeast of Japan. There, you’ll find a deep,

How Much Do You Weigh On the Moon?

On Earth, gravity is the constant force pulling us toward Earth and preventing us from flying off into space like a balloon. When you step on a scale, it shows your weight as

Why Do We Have Different Time Zones?

To understand time zones, start by thinking about the shape of the Earth. You know our planet is a sphere that spins on an imaginary pole called its axis. Every

What’s the Difference Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?

All precipitation falls through the atmosphere on its way to the Earth’s surface. Imagine a drop or flake falling through a long tube that contains the air between the clouds and the

What is a Polar Ice Cap?

Polar ice caps are dome-shaped sheets of ice found near the North and South Poles. They form because high-latitude polar regions receive less heat from the Sun than other

What Does the Moon Do?

The word “tides” describes the regular rising and falling of the ocean’s surface. Large lakes, such as the Great Lakes, also have tides, but the

Facts about Earth Day

Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin, founded Earth Day in 1970 to raise public consciousness about environmental concerns such as pollution, oil spills, and vanishing

The continent with highest and least number of Countries

In all, there are seven continents in the world. These continents are decreasing order of area are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe,

Dams in India

Some of the important points about the dams. How dams are useful in the modern world for society. ➤ Providing adequate water for domestic and

Neighboring countries of India

India is located in the Southern part of Asia. It is the second-largest country in South- East Asia. It is in the Northern Hemisphere and

Highest Mountain Peaks in India

Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India and ranked 3rd highest peak in the world with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft). It is

Longest Highway In India

S. No National Highway Distance (in km) Route 1 NH 44 (old NH 7) 3,745 Srinagar to Kanyakumari 2 NH 27 3,507 Porbandar in Gujarat

List of Wildlife Sanctuary in India

State/Union Territory Total Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Sanctuary Name Year Andaman and Nicobar 96 Arial Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987 Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987 Barren Island

National Parks in India- State-wise List

State/Union Territory Total Parks National Parks Name Establishment Year Andaman & Nicobar Islands 9 Campbell Bay National Park 1992 Galathea Bay National Park 1992 Mahatama

Largest State in India in terms of Area

Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area which covers 342,239 km2 of land area. As per the Census 2011, the total population of

List of State Flowers

States/UTs Flower Name Scientific Name Andhra Pradesh Water lily Nelumbo Arunachal Pradesh Lady’s Slipper Cypripedioideae Assam Foxtail Orchids Rhynchostylis gigantea Bihar Pot Marigold (Genda) Calendula

List of State Animals in India

States Names State Animal Name Andhra Pradesh Blackbuck Arunachal Pradesh Mithun Assam Indian One-horned Rhino Bihar Gaur Chhattisgarh Wild Buffalo Goa Gaur Gujarat Asiatic Lion

Longest Bridge in India: Top 10

Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge is the longest bridge in India, over the River Brahmaputra, in Assam. The 9.15 Km long river bridge was inaugurated by

Highest Waterfall in India

The waterfall is a steep descent of the water of a river. It is formed in the upper course of a river with steep mountains.

Top 10 Longest Rivers in India

Top 10 longest rivers in India Sr. No. River Length in India (km) Total Length (km) 1. Ganga 2525 2525 2. Godavari 1464 1465 3.

List of Wildlife Sanctuary in India

State/Union Territory Total Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Sanctuary Name Year Andaman and Nicobar 96 Arial Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987 Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987 Barren Island

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