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...]
Eastern Coastal Plains of India
The Eastern Coastal Plains of India are much wider and drier than the west. A number of deltas also occur on the East Coast, but none on the West Coast. In Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh the East Coast is called Payan Ghat. It extends from Cape Comorin northwards to the united deltas of the Krishna … [Read more...]
Western Coastal Plains of India
The Western Coastal Plains of India is narrow just as the east coast is very wide. It lies along the western coast of India. The northern portion of the west coast is called Konkan and the southern portion Malabar. The south Malabar or Kerala coast is broken and there are some lagoons. The north … [Read more...]
Physical Features of South India
This article discusses the geographical and physical features of South India. Southern India is a peninsula. It is triangular in shape and is made up of very old residual hills, old plateaus, plain and a comparatively young lava plateau. To its north are the Vindhya. Satpura, Maikal and Mahadeo … [Read more...]
Compare the two Coastal Plains of India
The two coastal plains of India are: The Eastern Coastal Plain, and The Western Coastal Plain A comparative analysis of the two coastal plains of India are given below: The EASTERN COASTAL PLAIN is extending from the mouth of the river Subarnarekha to Kanyakumari. The WESTERN COASTAL … [Read more...]
Distribution Mica in India
India is a major producer of Mica in the world. It is the largest producer of sheet mica. According to British Geological Survey, the world's largest deposit of mica is at Koderma district in the state of Jharkhand (India). About 95% of India's mica is distributed in just three states of Jharkhand, … [Read more...]
Army of Shivaji
The Maratha army of Shivaji Maharaj was a well organized and disciplined force. He had more than 32,00o horses and 300 elephants. The Shivaji Maharaj Army had a infantry of more than one lakh soldiers. There were also troopers who supplied their own horses and arms. The infantry of Shivaji army … [Read more...]
Administration of Shivaji
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the undisputed head of the administration and he stood for the welfare of his subjects. The administrative system of Shivaji had eight ministers to assist him in the work.The ministers, however, did not form a cabinet in the modern sense of the term, for they were … [Read more...]
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