What are Mangroves and Characteristics of Mangroves Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in swampy areas, along sea coasts etc. and have tangled roots above ground. Major Characteristics of Mangroves:– Halophytics: Highly tolerant to salinity– Pneumatophores: Have roots outside– Vivipary: Growth of new plant on tree Map of Mangrove Forest Sites in India Mangrove Forest … Read more
Introduction 6 Major Types of Soil in India are: Alluvial Soil, Laterite Soil, Red and Yellow Soil, Black Soil, Forest and Mountain Soil, Arid soil. We will navigate through:– Coloured map of Types of Soils in India, which will include 6 major types of soil as classified above in colour-coded form– Tabular Comparison of the … Read more
Map of major Mountains of India: Mountain Ranges, Hills of India Major Mountain Ranges of India Major Mountain Ranges of India Mountain Range States Highest Peak Himalayas Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh Mount Everest (on the border with Nepal) Western Ghats Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu Anamudi Eastern Ghats Odisha, … Read more
Pie Chart India Land Use Distribution Note: Hover mouse pointer over an area of the pie-chart to view its label and percentage According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,land use classification for the agricultural year 2018-19 was approximately as follows:– Forest: ~22%– Net Area Sown: ~46%– Fallow Lands: ~8.5%– Land put to Non-agricultural … Read more
Mountain Pass is a lower elevation gap in a mountain range that allows for easier travel from one side of the mountains to the other. India has some strategic & geographically significant passes . In Himalayan region, major passes are Khardung La, Rohtang Pass, Zoji La, Chang La, Jelep La, and Mana Pass. In the … Read more
Major ports in India:– on the West Coast are Kandla Port in Gujarat, Mumbai Port and Nhava Sheva in Maharashtra, Mormugao Port in Goa, New Mangalore Port in Karnataka, and Kochi Port in Kerala– on the East Coast are Kolkata Port in West Bengal, Paradip Port in Odisha, Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, Ennore Port, … Read more
Biosphere Reserves in India List of 18 Biosphere Reserves in India No. Name of Biosphere Reserve Location Year Flora Fauna 1 Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka 1986 Teak, Rosewood, Sandalwood Elephants, Tigers, Indian Bison 2 Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Uttarakhand 1988 Birch, Rhododendron Snow Leopard, Himalayan Tahr 3 Nokrek Biosphere Reserve Meghalaya 1988 … Read more
G20 is an intergovernmental forum of 19 countries plus the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK, US; + EU + AU Structure Shortcomings of G20: India’s G20 Presidency & Logo Theme Logo … Read more
Map of 22 Nuclear Atomic Power Plants (Stations) in India Note: In India, AERB (Board) develops safety policies in nuclear, radiation and industrial safety areas Statewise List of 22 Nuclear Atomic Power Plants (Stations) in India Maharashtra (Location: Boisar) Rajasthan (Location: Kota) Tamil Nadu (Location: Kalpakkam, Kudankulam) Uttar Pradesh (Location: Narora) Gujarat (Location: Tapi) Karnataka … Read more
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