Latest Geography articles & notes for all competitive exams.
India's rivers are divided into Himalayan and Peninsular systems. Knowing major rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Godavari with their tributaries is vital for exams.
The Himalayas are the youngest and highest fold mountains. They run along India's northern border and are divided into three main ranges.
India has many freshwater and saltwater lakes formed by glaciers, rivers and tectonic action. Knowing their locations and types is useful for exams.
India has many soil types like alluvial, black, red and laterite. Each soil has its own colour, region and crops it supports.
The monsoon is a seasonal wind that brings most of India's rainfall. The southwest monsoon from June to September is the main rainy season.
India has a tropical monsoon climate with four main seasons. Climate varies widely due to location, altitude and the Himalayas.
India has many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to protect animals and plants. Knowing their states and key species is useful for exams.
Minerals are natural substances found in the earth. India is rich in minerals like iron ore, coal, bauxite and mica, mostly in the peninsular region.
Multipurpose projects serve many goals at once like irrigation, power and flood control. They are built on major rivers across India.