Wildlife Of India
Wildlife includes animals, birds and insects that live in forests and natural habitats. India has a rich variety of wildlife because the country has large differences in physiography, climate, soil, forests and habitats. From the Himalayan region to the Thar Desert, from tropical evergreen forests to mangroves, India offers many types of habitats. This diversity […]
Natural Vegetation In India
Natural vegetation refers to a plant community that has grown naturally without direct human help. It includes trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants that develop under natural conditions of climate, soil, relief and water availability. Natural vegetation that has remained undisturbed by humans for a long time is called virgin vegetation. India has rich natural […]
Minerals And Energy Resources
A mineral is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties. Minerals are important because they provide raw materials for industries, energy production, transport, construction, defence, electricity generation and modern technology. India has many mineral resources, but they are not equally distributed across the country. Some regions are rich […]
Agriculture In India
Agriculture is made from two words: Ager and Culture. Ager means soil and Culture means cultivation. In simple terms, agriculture means the cultivation of soil for producing crops. The chapter defines agriculture as the art, science and business of producing crops and livestock for economic purposes. Agriculture is not limited to crop production. Activities such […]
Indian Soils
Soil is a mixture of rock debris and organic materials that develops on the Earth’s surface. It is not just loose earth. It is a living natural body formed through a long process involving rocks, climate, organisms, vegetation, relief and time. Soil supports agriculture, vegetation, forests, water storage and life on land. In India, soils […]
Drainage System Of India
Drainage means the flow of water through well-defined channels. The network of such channels is called a drainage system. A drainage system is shaped by many factors, such as geological age, rock structure, topography, slope, water volume and the regularity of flow. Some rivers are perennial, meaning they carry water throughout the year. Some rivers […]
Climate Of India
India has a Tropical Monsoon type of climate. It is called tropical because the Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of the country. It is called monsoon type because the seasonal reversal of winds and rainfall pattern is strongly controlled by the monsoon system. India does not have one uniform climate everywhere. Because […]
The Indian Islands: Andaman, Nicobar, Lakshadweep And Important Island Groups
The Indian Islands The Indian Islands refer to the group of islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. These islands form an important part of the territory of India. They are broadly divided into two main groups: The Bay Of Bengal Island Groups The Bay of Bengal Island Groups mainly […]
Coastal Plains Of India
The Coastal Plains of India are narrow stretches of land located between the edge of the Peninsular Plateau and the coastline of India. They form one of the major physiographic divisions of the country. India has a coastline of about 11,098.81 Km. The coastal plains are important because they support ports, fishing, agriculture, tourism, inland […]
The Great Indian Desert
The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is one of the major physiographic divisions of India. A desert is an arid or semi-arid region where rainfall is very low, evaporation is high, and vegetation is sparse. In Indian geography, a desert is also called Marusthal, meaning a dry or dead […]