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First Highest Dam in the World?
Know Which is First Highest Dam in the World? Know about Location of the Nurek Dam, its Construction and Civil details, and Nurek Hydroelectric Power Plant. Also know about FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) related to Nurek Dam.
Which is the Widest River in the World?
Know Which is the Widest River in the World? Know about the Quick Facts of Amazon River, Headwaters of Amazon, its Origin and History including Flow of the Amazon and Myths Related with Amazon. Also know some Frequently Asked Questions…
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…
Top 10 Largest States in India – By Area and By Population
India (the Republic of India) is the seventh-largest country in the world. It is the second most populous country all over the world.
Having stated that, the country has some states which are big in size. In addition to that, there are…
Coal: Meaning, Classification, Uses, Characteristics, Advantages, Disadvantages
What is Coal?
Coal is a fossil fuel, which is by definition a fuel that derives from fossils of plants or animals that died long ago. Some people also use the word ‘coal’ to refer to charred wood that has finished burning, or is…
Major Types of Forests in India
India is very rich in forests. There are many types of forests. The differences in the character of forests are due to variations in climate, soil, elevation of the lauds, etc.
Roughly speaking, there are five types of forests in India.…
Cash Crops: Major Cash Crops in India
What is the meaning of Cash crop?
A crop that has good demand and has a ready market for sale,
An agricultural crop that is grown with the object of making profit by selling them,
A crop that is grown for sale rather than for personal use…
Major Climatic Zones of India
India is a big country and possesses a great diversity in physio-graphical features. India has therefore a variety of climatic environments in different regions of the country. The climatic zones of India can be broadly divided into six…
Factors Responsible for the Growth of Cotton Textiles Industries in Mumbai
Mumbai is leading the center of the cotton industry in India. Factors responsible for the growth of cotton textile industries in Mumbai are as follows:
1. Raw materials: The nearby lava region forming the hinterland of the Mumbai…
Geographical Conditions for Jute Cultivation in India
Jute is a kharif crop. It is sown in March-April on lowlands and in May-June on uplands. The geographical and climatic conditions for jute cultivation is given below:
1. Temperature and Humidity: Jute thrives well in a hot damp climate.…
