Geography Notes

What is the geographical extent of the Indus river system? Which are its various tributaries? Read to know more. The Himalayan river systems comprise the Ganga, the Brahmaputra, and the Indus. There were rivers in the Himalayas even before the Himalayas were formed. The deep gorges of the … [Read more...] about Indus River System and Its Tributaries

What are Eastern Ghats? How many states do the Eastern Ghats cross? Which are the most important mountains in the Eastern Ghats? Read here to know more. In the south, the Eastern Ghats are also referred to as Purva Ghat, Mahendra Parvatam, or Kizahakku Thodarchi Malai. Compared to the Western … [Read more...] about Eastern Ghats: Explained

Forest is an integral part of Vegetation. India is one of the ten most forest-rich countries in the world. Together, India and 9 other countries account for 67 per cent of the total forest area of the world. Read here to know more about the Types of Forest. Definition of forest The word Forest is … [Read more...] about Forest – Know the Different Types

The word tsunami comes from the Japanese words "tsu" for harbour and "nami" for wave. Based on the High-Powered Committee on Disaster Management's report (2001), the term "tsunami" refers to an ocean wave that is caused by an ocean event, such as an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic … [Read more...] about Tsunami: Everything You Need to Know

What are straits? How straits are formed? What is the significance of straits? What are the differences between Gulf and Strait? Which are the major straits in the world? Read here to know more about Straits. In March 2021, the Suez Canal was blocked for six days after the grounding of Ever … [Read more...] about Major straits in the world

Drought is characterised by a temporary decline in the availability of water or moisture that is significantly below the average or expected level for a certain period of time. According to the High-Powered Committee on Disaster Management Report, drought is defined as "any shortage of water to … [Read more...] about Drought: Causes and Effects

According to the census, Scheduled Tribes constitute 8.6 per cent of the country’s total population and 11.3 per cent of the total rural population. Know all about the tribal population here. The tribes are the indigenous or native inhabitants of the area who are thought to have been the Indian … [Read more...] about Tribal Population in India

What is Monazite soil? How can India as a nation benefit from its enough presence in our coastal areas? Read here to know the details. The presence of thorium deposits in monazite soil makes it significant for India to reduce its uranium imports, thereby impacting the national … [Read more...] about Monazite Soil

What are the different divisions of the Himalayas? How is it formed? Why is it so important? To answer these questions, read further. The Himalayan Mountains are part of India's northern mountain range. They are the world's tallest mountain ranges. These mountain ranges begin at Pamir Knot in the … [Read more...] about Himalayas

What is Western Ghats? Which is the highest peak of Western ghats? What are the differences between the climates on the western ghats' eastern and western slopes? Read more to know about the Western Ghats. The Deccan plateau is encircled by ghats to the west and east. Among these, western … [Read more...] about Western Ghats: Explained