When rivers split into multiple streams near the coast, it’s called forming a delta. These branches are called distributaries. Deltas are common on India’s east coast where rivers like the Ganga, Godavari and Krishna deposit sediment before entering the Bay ...
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Five rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal: Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery. Coastal states include West Bengal, Odisha andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The east coast is wide and deltaic, while the west ...
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its cultural, natural or historical significance. These sites are preserved for future generations due to their outstanding universal value to ...
Yes. The Aravalli Range spans across Rajasthan, Haryana, parts of Delhi and extends into Gujarat. Though it’s not very tall, it is geologically important and protects the plains from desert expansion. These states benefit from its mineral, ecological and historical ...
Yes. Moving eastward from the Thar Desert, you encounter the Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan. These are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world. They run northeast to southwest and act as a barrier that limits the desert’s eastward spread. Class ...