India (the Republic of India) is the seventh-largest country in the world. It is the second most populous country all over the world. India is home to no less than 29 states. The country has some states which are big in size. But, which have the biggest areas? And, which of these are the most … [Read more...]
Coal: Meaning, Classification, Uses, Characteristics, Advantages, Disadvantages
What is Coal? Coal is a fossil fuel, which is by definition a fuel that derives from fossils of plants or animals that died long ago. Some people also use the word 'coal' to refer to charred wood that has finished burning, or is smoldering. Coal comes in the form of rock like lumps. It is used … [Read more...]
Major Types of Forests in India
India is very rich in forests. There are many types of forests. The differences in the character of forests are due to variations in climate, soil, elevation of the lauds, etc. Roughly speaking, there are five types of forests in India. 1. Arid and semi-arid forests occur in Rajasthan and … [Read more...]
Cash Crops: Major Cash Crops in India
What is the meaning of Cash crop? A crop that has good demand and has a ready market for sale, An agricultural crop that is grown with the object of making profit by selling them, A crop that is grown for sale rather than for personal use by the grower or cultivator. Cash Crops in … [Read more...]
Major Climatic Zones of India
India is a big country and possesses a great diversity in physio-graphical features. India has therefore a variety of climatic environments in different regions of the country. The climatic zones of India can be broadly divided into six divisions: 1. Tropical Rainy Climatic Zone: On Kerala Coast, … [Read more...]
Factors Responsible for the Growth of Cotton Textiles Industries in Mumbai
Mumbai is leading the center of the cotton industry in India. Factors responsible for the growth of cotton textile industries in Mumbai are as follows: 1. Raw materials: The nearby lava region forming the hinterland of the Mumbai port produces raw cotton. Mumbai is the collecting center of raw … [Read more...]
Geographical Conditions for Jute Cultivation in India
Jute is a kharif crop. It is sown in March-April on lowlands and in May-June on uplands. The geographical and climatic conditions for jute cultivation is given below: 1. Temperature and Humidity: Jute thrives well in a hot damp climate. Monthly average temperature to the extent of 26 degree … [Read more...]
Alluvial Soil in India
The alluvial soil is spread all over the plains of north India. They are also found in the four delta regions of the south. Strips of alluvium occur along rivers in the plateau as well as in the mountains. Alluviums are mainly loams, i.e. mixtures of sand and clay. New alluvial loams are very … [Read more...]
Uses of Forest Resources
The various uses of Forest resources are discussed below: 1. Resin obtained from Chir Pine in western Himalayas is sent to factories in the plains to produce turpentine oil, which is used in paints and polishes. 2. Mysobalans were much in use for tanning earlier. Now some chemicals are used … [Read more...]
Siwalik Range (Outer Himalaya)
Siwalik ranges are the southern-most hills of the Himalayas, foothills of the mighty Himalayas. They mostly maintain a regular course from the River Yamuna to River Ravi on the south of the Western Himalaya. The ancients called them Upgiri. It is 600 meters to 1500 meters high with a width … [Read more...]
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