geography-general studies

Historically, Soil in India was categorized into two groups: Urvara, representing fertile soils, and Usara, representing sterile soils. 

The Peninsular River system predates the Himalayan system, as evidenced by the broad, gradually sloping valleys and the maturity of the river

The term “Drainage” describes the river system of a particular area, which encompasses the main river and its tributaries

India’s two largest island groups are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal, and the Lakshadweep Islands

While there is no consensus among geologists regarding the origin of the Himalayan rivers, it is believed that during the Miocene period

The Great Peninsular Plateau is a tableland composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks.

The coastal plains of India are situated between extensive mountain ranges and bodies of water on both sides.

The western fringes of the Aravali Hills house the Indian Desert, characterized by rolling terrains adorned with elongated dunes

The Northern Plains:  The Northern plains of India form a remarkably uniform surface with a subtle slope. They are vast, featureless, and fertile plains created by the alluvial deposits brought…

Separating the plains from the mountains is the Himalayan Front Fault (HFF). Not only do the Himalayas serve as a physical barrier