Rakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut, famously said “Sāre jahān se achchha” when asked by Indira Gandhi how India looked from space. This phrase means “better than the entire world”, expressing his pride and emotional connection to his homeland. Class 7 Social ...
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India has diverse geographical features including the Himalayas, the Gangetic Plains, the Thar Desert, the Peninsular Plateau, long coastlines, islands and fertile river valleys. These features influence the country’s climate, vegetation, agriculture, biodiversity and culture, making India one of the ...
River valleys, coastal areas and fertile plains have been centres of economic activity for thousands of years. These regions support agriculture, trade, fishing and settlement. Civilizations like those along the Ganga, Indus and Godavari have flourished due to abundant natural ...
The plains have dense populations, leading to a higher concentration of electric lights seen from satellite images. Flat terrain, fertile land and better infrastructure attract cities, towns and villages. More people and industries mean more electricity usage, hence the brighter ...