Himalayan Forests The Himalayan forests in India are influenced mainly by altitude. Below 1000 meters one finds the same kinds of forests as are found in the plains. The only difference is between east and west. In the east there are evergreen rain forests up to an altitude of about 1200 meters. … [Read more...]
Mangrove Forests in India
Mangrove Forests in India In India, Mangrove forests are found in tidal creaks. They specially occur in the lower part of the delta of Ganga. Here the forest is called Sundarban. The plants are trees in these forests must be able to stand salinity in water, mud and the rise and fall of water with … [Read more...]
List of Major Oil Fields in India
List of Major Oil Fields in India Oilfields of India are of two types, namely On-shore Oil-fields and Off-shore Oil-fields. The list of major Oil Fields in India are given below: 1. On-shore Oil‑fields in North-Eastern India: In Assam there are Digboi (oldest field, 1866), Naharkatiya, Moran, … [Read more...]
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy in India
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy in India The importance of increasing the use of non-conventional or renewable power was recognized in India in the early 1970's. There are four major areas of renewable energy being tapped for power generation. These are solar energy, wind energy, Biomass and … [Read more...]
Types of Coal Found in India
Types of Coal Found in India Coal is mixture of various hydrocarbons. The value of coal depends on the concentration of carbon in its composition. The varieties of Coal that are generally found in India are Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, and Peat. Anthracite Coal ranks highest amongst the … [Read more...]