India being an agricultural country, water has served as the most important resource for agriculture. Next to China, India has second largest acreage of irrigated land in the world. In a monsoon country with a characteristic dry season and variability of rainfall, man's ingenuity has long been … [Read more...]
Short Note on Bhakra Nangal Project
Bhakra Nangal Project Introduction: The Bhakra Nangal Project is joint venture of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan Governments. The two dams, one at Bhakra and another at Nangal, together is referred to as Bhakra-Nangal Project. Aims: The aim of these projects are: to provide water for … [Read more...]
Essay on Chota Nagpur Industrial Region
The Chota Nagpur Plateau Region Chota Nagpur plateau is a dissected plateau in India. It is one of the most important industrial region in India. It comprises of the districts of Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Singhbhum, Dhanbad, Palamou, Santal Parganas of Bihar and Purulia districts of West Bengal. In the … [Read more...]
Major oil fields in India
The following major oil-fields in India are yielding oil: The oldest (1882) and one of the largest (65 sq.km) oil-field in India at Digboi in Lakhimpur district of Assam, is still in production. Bappapung and Hunsapung are sister fields of Digboi. In the Surma valley Badarpur, Masimpur and … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Agricultural growth in Gujarat
Gujarat is passing through a growth phase in the field of agriculture. High yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds, are being used. Chemical fertilizers are applied and irrigation is improved both ground and surface water. During the recent years, Gujarat has witnessed significant improvement in the … [Read more...]
Compare Western and Eastern Himalayas
A brief comparison between Western and Eastern Himalayas is given below : 1. Height: Western Himalayas is on the average, higher than the Eastern Himalayas. 2. Earthquake and landslides: The Eastern Himalaya is more prone to earthquakes and landslides. 3. Precipitation: The Eastern … [Read more...]
Short essay on Damodar Valley Multipurpose Project
Damodar Valley Multipurpose Project The Damodar once 'a river of sorrow' because of its great floods in West Bengal rise from the Khamarpat hills in Chhota Nagpur plateau of Bihar. To prevent floods, to supply hydro-electric power to Bihar and West Bengal, to have a canal for navigation and to … [Read more...]
Top 10 Differences between North Indian rivers and South Indian Rivers
North India rivers are Indus and its tributaries Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej. The Ganga and its tributaries namely Yamuna, Gharghara, Gandak, Ram Ganga, Ramganga, Kosi, Mahananda, Chambal. The Brahmaputra and its tributaries like Manas, Subarnasri, Tista, etc. South Indian rivers are the … [Read more...]
Distribution of Manganese in India
Distribution of Manganese in India Manganese is an important mineral, which is used for making iron and steel and it acts as basic raw material for manufacturing its alloy. Nearly 10 kilograms of manganese is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel. It is also used for the manufacture of … [Read more...]
Division of the Himalayas
The division of the Himalayas The physical division of the Himalayas can be done as follows Division of Himalayas from West to East Division of Himalayas from North to South 1. Division of Himalayas from West to East The Himalayas can be broadly divided into three divisions: The … [Read more...]
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