Geographical Importance of India
Posted in Indian Geography by Rahul Kakkar On March 8, 2014
Geographical Importance of India 1. Relations: The global position of India is advantageous for the establishment of relation with other countries. India is located more or less at the centre of four continents viz. Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia. The Indian Ocean connects
Economic Geography of India
Posted in Indian Geography by Rahul Kakkar On March 8, 2014
Introduction Economic Geography may be defined as the study of physical and non-physical environment of man and its influence on his economic life. Economic geography deals mainly with the spatial distribution of various types of economic activities of mankind. It has been
Location of India
Posted in Indian Geography by Rahul Kakkar On March 8, 2014
Location of India Location: India lies to the south central part of Asia at the head of Indian Ocean. The mainland extends from about 8°4’ north to 37°6’ north latitude. Its westernmost point (in Gujarat) lies at 68°7’ east, and the easternmost
The Northern Mountain Ranges in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Rahul Kakkar On March 7, 2014
The Northern Mountains The Northern Mountain Ranges in India are the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. The Himalayas stand on the north of India. The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world and extend west-east between the Indus and the Brahmaputra in an
Essay on Soil Pollution
Posted in Indian Geography by Vishal Sharma On February 26, 2014
Soil Pollution Introduction Soil Pollution is a considered as a major challenge for healthy environment. The weathering of earth’s crust forms, soil over the centuries that supports the variety of microscopic and macroscopic life-forms. The top most layer of soil is composed of minerals
Oil and Gas Pipelines in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anamika Sethi On February 23, 2014
The Oil and Natural Gas Commission and the Indian Oil Corporation jointly own and operate the following pipelines for the transport of gas, crude oil and petroleum products: Ankleshwar: Koyali (oil line) Ankleshwar: Uttaran (gas line) Ankleshar: Baroda (gas line) Cambay (Khambhat):
Gondwana Coal
Posted in Indian Geography by Anamika Sethi On February 23, 2014
The significant coal seams have been found in the rocks of the Damuda Group of Lower Gondwana age. Coal seams are found within the rocks of two formations, viz. the Lower or Barakar Coal Measures and the Upper or Raniganj Coal Measures.
Salt in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anamika Sethi On February 21, 2014
Salt has multifarious used in the lives of man. Not only for cooking, salt is used as preservatives for fish, meat and a host of other items. Salt is an important ingredient in the chemical industry for the manufacture of sodium bicarbonate,
Gemstones in India (Ratna)
Posted in Indian Geography by Anamika Sethi On February 21, 2014
Gemstones is known as Ratna in India. Gemstones are minerals with special physical properties that make them desirable for personal adornment and decoration. These are among the most valuable of all substances and have been prized since early civilization. According to S.H.
Information on Raniganj Coalfield
Posted in Indian Geography by Anamika Sethi On February 21, 2014
The Raniganj coalfield, located in West Bengal, is situated at a distance of 125 km from Calcutta, the total area being about 1500 sq. km. the mining towns of Raniganj and Asansol are located within this coalfield. The Lower Gondwana rocks have