The word ‘Himalaya’ comes from Sanskrit, where ‘hima’ means snow and ‘alaya’ means abode or dwelling. Together, it means ‘abode of snow’, which reflects the snow-covered nature of the mountain range throughout the year. Class 7 Social Science Exploring Society: India ...
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Famous forts in the Aravallis include Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore. Built on elevated terrains, these forts served as strongholds of Rajput power. Their location offered strategic defense and they stand today as symbols of bravery, architectural excellence and heritage. Class 7 ...
India’s diverse geography has led to varied cultures, but rivers, trade, festivals and migration have connected people. Rivers like the Ganga link regions. Trade routes crossed deserts and coasts. Shared history and spiritual traditions have fostered unity in diversity. Class 7 ...
From space, India appears like a vast, beautiful landmass with a triangular shape. Its mountains, rivers, forests and coastline are visible. Astronaut Rakesh Sharma described it as “Saare Jahaan Se Achha”, meaning “better than the entire world”, showing pride and ...