The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot with rich flora and fauna. They host many endemic species, including the lion-tailed macaque, king cobra and rare plants like insectivorous species. Dense forests support elephants, tigers and a variety of birds and ...
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Barren Island, located in the Andaman and Nicobar group, is India’s only active volcano. It occasionally erupts, spewing lava and ash. Though uninhabited, it is important for scientific research and adds to the geological uniqueness of India’s territory. Class 7 Social ...
Himalayan rivers like the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra flow down with mineral-rich water that deposits fertile alluvial soil in the Gangetic Plains. This makes the plains ideal for agriculture, supports dense population and helps with irrigation, drinking water and electricity ...
India’s natural boundaries—Himalayas, deserts, seas—protect and shape the nation. They influence trade, climate and interaction with other cultures. These barriers contributed to the development of unique traditions, languages and history, allowing India’s civilization to grow in relative continuity and richness. Class ...
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 ...