Geography

Factors affecting Climate of IndiaThe factors that have a great impact on the climate of India are:1. Monsoon winds: There are two monsoon winds that blow over India, one is the moist south-west monsoon wind in the summer and the other…
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Rivers of South IndiaAccording to the direction of flow of the rivers of south India they can be divided into 2 groups:One group flowing eastwards and The other flowing westwards. East flowing rivers of South IndiaThese rivers are…
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Geographical Importance of India1. Relations: The global position of India is advantageous for the establishment of relation with other countries. India is located more or less at the centre of four continents viz. Asia, Europe, Africa…
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IntroductionEconomic Geography may be defined as the study of physical and non-physical environment of man and its influence on his economic life.Economic geography deals mainly with the spatial distribution of various types of economic…
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Location of IndiaLocation: India lies to the south central part of Asia at the head of Indian Ocean. The mainland extends from about 8°4’ north to 37°6’ north latitude. Its westernmost point (in Gujarat) lies at 68°7’ east, and the…
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The Northern MountainsThe Northern Mountain Ranges in India are the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. The Himalayas stand on the north of India. The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world and extend west-east between the Indus and the…
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Soil PollutionIntroductionSoil Pollution is a considered as a major challenge for healthy environment. The weathering of earth’s crust forms, soil over the centuries that supports the variety of microscopic and macroscopic life-forms.…
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Important Lakes in IndiaThere are amazingly beautiful and pleasant lakes in India. Some of these lakes are major tourist destination. Some important lakes have been discussed below:Jag Mandir Lake, UdaipurLake Garden Palace or Jag…
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The Oil and Natural Gas Commission and the Indian Oil Corporation jointly own and operate the following pipelines for the transport of gas, crude oil and petroleum products:Ankleshwar: Koyali (oil line) Ankleshwar: Uttaran (gas line)…
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The significant coal seams have been found in the rocks of the Damuda Group of Lower Gondwana age. Coal seams are found within the rocks of two formations, viz. the Lower or Barakar Coal Measures and the Upper or Raniganj Coal Measures.…
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Salt has multifarious used in the lives of man. Not only for cooking, salt is used as preservatives for fish, meat and a host of other items. Salt is an important ingredient in the chemical industry for the manufacture of sodium…
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Gemstones is known as Ratna in India. Gemstones are minerals with special physical properties that make them desirable for personal adornment and decoration. These are among the most valuable of all substances and have been prized since…
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India is a land of rivers and streams. There are innumerable rivers flowing in different directions. They may be classified on the basis of the origin into two main systems; they are: (i) The Himalayan River System, such as, the Ganges,…
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Rice is the staple crop of India. It is grown well in hot and moist climate. The geographical conditions for Rice Cultivation are :Temperature: 16°C – 27°C and rainfall 100 cm to 200 cm is ideal for rice growing. But rainfall during…
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The types of Powers generated in India are :Thermal Power Atomic Power Hydel Power Wind Power Solar Power Bio-gas Power Urban Waste Energy Geo-thermal Power.The major Source of Power Generation in IndiaCoal, Natural…
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What is Engineering Industry? The industry that produces a wide ranges of heavy and light machines and its associated steel products is called engineering industry. It productions cover machines, engines, cars,  agricultural and mining…
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The artificial way of supplying water to the agricultural land at the right moment in an appropriate volume for the proper growth of the plants in order to get the maximum yields of cultivation is technically called irrigation. But…
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This article contains brief information on Eravikulam National Park, Silent Valley National Park, and Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, India.Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park is spread over an area…
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This national park was established in the year 1975 in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat State. It is spread over an area of 258.71 sq. km in the District of Junagarh. The nearest town from the park is Veraval which is 42 km away. The…
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Mukurthi National Park has been established in the year of 2001. It is spread over 78 sq. km area in the district of Nilgiri District in Tamil Nadu.Vegetation:  The vegetation of the park is tropical evergreen and moist deciduous. The…
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The Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is located in the Bhavnagar district in the State of Gujarat.Extent: The National Park was set up in the year 1976 it is spread over an area of 34 sq. km.Connectivity: Ballavpur is the nearest…
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Rajiv Gandhi National Park, also known as Nagarhole National Park, is situated in Kodagu and Mysore districts in Karnataka. The Park extends over an area of 644 sq km.In Kannada, Nagarhole literally means “snake river”. The park therefore…
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