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Aluminum Industry The aluminum industry is located close to bauxite ore regions. Bauxite is the raw material that is refined to get aluminum. The process
Iron and Steel Industry Iron ore when extracted needs two elements for further processing limestone and coking coal. The other factors are water for cooling
Plantation Industry Plantations are of three types: Tree plantations like oil, coconut, rubber, cocoa, and coffee. Field crops like sugarcane and banana. Annual crops like
Dairy Industry Milk is a perishable commodity and so has to be consumed soon after manufacturing. The cattle to be raised for milk don’t need
Wool Industry The wool industry needs favorable climatic conditions like a dry climate. The damp, cold conditions in the Northern Hemisphere are unsuitable for it
Introduction Cotton is a non-perishable raw material with no weight loss when converted to yarn or textile so proximity to the source of raw materials
Introduction The important factors that determine whether a particular place is suitable for the development of industries are the distance from raw materials, the nature
South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s
North America is a vast and diverse continent consisting of 23 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and numerous Caribbean islands. Here’s an overview:
Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the
Australia is a vast and diverse country, known for its stunning natural landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cities. Here’s a snapshot: 1. **Geography**: Australia is
Africa is a vast and diverse continent, known for its rich history, diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife. Here’s a brief overview covering various
West Asia, also known as the Middle East or Southwest Asia, is a region at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia. It encompasses countries
Russia and Southeast Asia have complex and multifaceted relationships spanning various aspects such as politics, economics, culture, and security. Here’s an overview: 1. **Political Relations**:
China, officially known as the People’s Republic of China, is a vast and diverse country located in East Asia. Here’s an overview covering various aspects:
EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIES Industrial development is considered one of the important indicators of socioeconomic and human development. Before the rise of modern industries, India was
Mineral Belts of India The Chotanagpur Belt: This region contains almost 100% of kyanite reserves, 93% of iron ore, 84% coal, and 70% of chromite
Introduction India accounts for 17% of the World’s Cattle population.. 64% of the buffalo population and 4% of the rate of increase in milk. The
Introduction The net sown area is 141 million hectares. Per capita land holdings – 2 ha. World average – 2 ha. British-era land revenue system
Introduction Agriculture + fisheries + livestock + forests contribute 13.9% to India’s GDP. India’s 51% population dependent on these activities. Green Revolution in India Green
Introduction Soils with different layers have different physical and chemical properties. The topmost layer is humus or organic matter, topsoil followed by a transition zone,
Introduction Rain, rivers, lakes, and ponds are important sources of water in India. India receives 2nd highest rainfall for a country of its size. 1st is
Introduction Tropical Evergreen: They are located in North-East India, parts of Western Ghats, the Andaman and Nicobar, upper Assam, lower slopes of Eastern Himalayas, Odisha,
Introduction SEASONS IN INDIA Winter season, mid-December to mid-March Hot weather season, mid-March to May. The rainy season, June to September Season of retreating monsoon,
Introduction THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM The drainage system is an integrated system of tributaries and a trunk stream that collects and funnel surface water to the
Introduction Indias latitudinal and longitudinal extent is 30°. North-South distance is 3214 km and the east-west distance is 2933 km. North lies in subtropical and
Introduction Theories related to the origin of the Earth have put forth various intuitions such as one that said the earth originated from the sun.
Introduction Equatorial Region: Between 5 and 10 ° North and South of the equator. The temperature is uniform throughout the year with no variations. Cloudiness
Introduction Weather v. Climate Weather changes frequently but Climate is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable time. The climate of temperate
Introduction Types of clouds: High clouds: Cirrus: indicate fair weather and a good sunset. Look fibrous or wispy. Cirrocumulus: Appear like a white globular mass.
Introduction During the early life of the earth, there was an abundance of hydrogen and helium. Extensive volcanism increased nitrogen, sulfur, water vapor, argon, and
Waves: Wind pushes the water body. Then gravity pushes the crest downwards and falling water pulls the troughs upwards. The actual motion of water below the
Introduction Islands A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. Generally formed of the following types: Continental islands: These islands were formally a part
Introduction Ocean crust isn’t uniform or flat. It has higher diversity than the continental crust. It is highly dense, thick crust, and basaltic. Oceanic crust is
Earthquakes Sudden movement or vibration in Earth’s crusts. It is due to the release of energy and active internal dynamism of the earth. Types: Shallow
Introduction The major types of natural calamities are Volcanoes Earthquakes Tsunami Volcanoes: Volcanism and the causes of volcanism aren’t random. The areas of high volcanic
Introduction Landforms on the earth are: Mountains Plateaus Plains Types of Landforms Mountains They are of two types: Block Mountains and Fold mountains. Mountain Building
Each year, as summer turns to fall, hurricanes begin to appear. These large storms usually occur in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico,
Hurricanes are defined by their extremely strong winds that can blow from 75 to 200 miles per hour. Unlike tornadoes, which usually last just a few
Introduction The upper layer of the Earth’s crust is called the lithosphere. It has 2 parts – the upper part is granitic rocks and forms
Introduction Geography – means “Study of the Earth”. It has two parts: Physical geography: Landforms Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere. Human geography: Habitation Population Agriculture Location of
🍒Cardamom – Guatemala 🍒Vanila – Indonesia 🍒Saffron – Iran 🍒Black Pepper – Veitnam 🍒Rubber – Thailand 🍒Corn – U S A 🍒Cashew Nut – Veitnam
1. Mahatma Gandhi: Raj Ghat (Royal Steps) 2. Lal Bahadur Shastri: Vijay Ghat, Delhi (Victory Platform) 3. Chaudhary Charan Singh (PM): Kisan Ghat, Delhi (Farmer’s Platform) 4. Rajiv Gandhi: Veer Bhumi,
✶ यमुना नदी ➠ मथुरा, आगरा, दिल्ली, इलाहाबाद ✶ गंगा नदी ➠ इलाहाबाद, हरिद्धार, कानपुर, पटना, वाराणसी (बनारस) ✶ ब्रह्मपुत्र नदी ➠ सोकोवा घाट, डिब्रूगढ़, गुवाहाटी ✶
राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग (NH) 1 (km. 456) – दिल्ली से अमृतसर तथा भारत-पाकिस्तान सीमा तक राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग (NH) 1A (km. 663) – जलंधर से उरी तक
● India – New Delhi ● Bangladesh – Dhaka ● Bhutan – Thimphu ● Nepal – Kathmandu ● Myanmar – Ney Pietava ● Pakistan –
●Agra Fort Monument Place: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) Built by: Akbar Year/Century: 1573 AD ●Agra city Monument Place: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) Built by: Sikandar Lodi –
1. Iron ore – Odisha 2. Coal – Jharkhand 3. Manganese – Odisha 4. Bauxite – Odisha 5. Mica – Andhra Pradesh 6. Gold – Karnataka 7. Limestone – Andhra Pradesh 8. Barytes – Andhra Pradesh 9. Natural
■ Karakoram Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Jozilla Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Pirapanjal Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■ Banihal Pass – Jammu Kashmir ■
Dal Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir vular Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir Barinag Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir Manas Bal Lake: – Jammu and Kashmir
