Geography – General Studies

The Himalayan River system comprises rivers like the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra, sustained by a combination of melting snow

The movement of water through clearly defined channels is termed as ‘drainage,’ and the interconnected system of these channels constitutes a ‘drainage system.’

The Thar Desert, commonly referred to as the Great Indian Desert, is an expansive and arid region located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent

An island refers to a compact area of land enclosed by a markedly varied ecosystem, predominantly water. Within the Indian territory

Coastal plains, sprawling expanses of low-lying land adjacent to oceans or seas, exhibit a unique blend of geological, ecological

The Peninsular plateau is a flat elevated land mass composed of crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. It originated from

The northern plains are made of soil carried by the rivers Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. This flat land is about 2400 kilometres

Predominantly situated within the borders of India, Nepal, and Bhutan, most of the Himalayan ranges are present in these countries.

The classification of India’s rock system is a dynamic and intricate process that offers a glimpse into the geological history of the subcontinent.

India boasts a rich geological heritage, housing some of the world’s oldest geological structures and features that span various epochs on the geological time scale.