List of Agriculture Products in India The agricultural products (crops) that are grown in India may be broadly divided into food crops and cash crops. But since a part of the food crops is also cash crops it is better to classify the list of Agricultural Products (crops) as follow: Primary … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Importance of River Ganga
River Ganga is a sacred river and treated as a Goddess among the Hindus. It has significant influence on the life of the Indians. It is one of the longest rivers of the world and is the longest river in India. It has the largest river-Basin in India covering 8, 38,200 sq. km. It has three distinct … [Read more...]
Important Multipurpose River Projects in India
The important multi-purpose river projects in India are helping the Ganga, Orissa and the Punjab, such as Bhakra-Nangal Projects Hirakud Dam Projects Mayurakshi Project Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose River Project This multi-purpose project has been undertaken for the welfare of Punjab, … [Read more...]
Monsoon Climate in India
The Monsoon Climate in India is dominated by the South-West & North-East Monsoons. During summer months temperature rises along the vast Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea on one hand and the Indian sub-continent with the Himalaya wall on the other hand form the basis … [Read more...]
Importance of Monsoon (Rainy season) on Indian Agriculture
Importance of Monsoon on Indian Agriculture In India, Monsoon refers to the rainy season. The humid south-west monsoon winds causes plenty of rainfall during the period between early June and October. A large portion of Indian farmers still depends upon rain-fall to carry out the agricultural … [Read more...]
Classification of Coal in India
Depending upon its grade from highest to lowest following, The coal found in India can be classified as Anthracite Coal, Bituminous Coal, Lignite (Brown Coal), Peat etc. They are discussed below : Anthracite Coal This is the best quality of coal and contains over 85 per cent carbon. It is very … [Read more...]
Distribution of Bauxite in India
Distribution of Bauxite in India Bauxite is the raw material for making aluminium. It is not a specific mineral but a rock consisting mainly of hydrated aluminium oxides. It is clay-like substance which is pinkish whitish or reddish in colour depending on the amount of iron content. Production and … [Read more...]
Climatic Condition for Growing Tea
Tea is a favorite drink all over the world today. India is the largest producer and exporter of tea in the world. The ideal climatic conditions for the production and growing of tea are as follows: Temperature: 21°C to 29°C is ideal for the production of tea. High temperature is required in … [Read more...]
Short Note of Importance of Oil in India
Oil serves as a fuel, a lubricant, and a raw material for a wide range of products. Its by-products are used in chemical, pharmaceutical, textile and many other industries. The importance of Oil in India can be seen in transportation, industrial power, light and heat, lubricant, petro-chemicals, … [Read more...]
Uses of Mineral Resources in India
Mineral Resources in India such as coal, mineral oil, iron-ore, gypsum, limestone, dolomite, mica, bauxite etc. are used for the following purposes. Coal: 33% for railway, 20% for industrial plant, 11% for coke, 8% for thermal power, export and ship 5%, Household use 8%, for other purpose 6%. … [Read more...]
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