Indian Geography

Introduction Disaster/emergency management is the method of dealing with and avoiding risks. It involves preparation and ways to deal with a disaster before it happens, disaster response (e.g. safe evacuation, mass confinement, and sanitization, etc.), and not only supporting but also guiding and rebuilding society after natural or human-made disasters have occurred. Disaster Management is […]

Alluvial Fans:  These are formed when streams flow from a height and the pressure bursts the plains on the slopes of the lower gradient feet. A rough load is usually carried by the stream that flows down from the mountain slopes. This load is so heavy that the stream can be carried over soft gradients

Demography is defined as the study of human populations and changes in the population owing to certain factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration. This discipline deals with different aspects of the population, such as population density, age structure, sex ratio, spatial distribution, and composition. Without having demographic data, it is very difficult for any

The Deccan Plateau is one of the most diverse areas in all of India. This large plateau covers a large area in central and southern India. The plateau is home to a variety of different cultures, languages, and religions. The region is also known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, fertile valleys, and

The system of winds that rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere around a centre that has low pressure: cyclones. Cyclones can be classified into two types – Tropical Cyclones and mid-latitude cyclones. Winter storms are generally generated by the Mid-latitude Cyclones whereas hurricanes are generated by the tropical cyclones.

India’s physical diversity and cultural pluralism are reflected in agricultural practises and cropping patterns. Some of the important crops farmed in India include various types of food and fibre crops, fruits and vegetables, spices and condiments, and so on. India’s farming seasons are Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid. Rabi Season:  Rabi crops are planted in the

There exists a limited supply of natural resources in the world and higher demands. These natural resources take a long time to replenish. The crisis regarding energy has many factors associated with it. Some of these factors are government embargoes, labor strikes, mindless consumption, outdated infrastructure, and technology, etc. It can also come from natural

What are Corals?  A Coral is a living creature that forms reefs A Coral’s body is usually clear. The bright colours that characterize many corals are various types of algae growing in the polyp’s tissue, called the Zooxanthellae  Zooxanthellae are microscopic algae that reside on coral and have a symbiotic connection (each provides something to

In Geography class 11: Continental Drift Theory, we shall learn more about this topic, the reason for the force of drifting, and post drift studies.  The scientists think of the possibility that once upon a time, the two Americas, Europe, and Africa were all a part of one continent.  How did it all start?  Abraham

Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere The atmosphere is a combination of various gases that sheathes the earth. The air is an essential part of the earth’s mass, and 99%of it is constricted to the peak of 32 km from the earth’s surface. Composition Of Atmosphere:  The atmosphere has water vapor, gases (nitrogen, oxygen, etc.),