Part 4 | Indian Soils – Alluvial, Black, Red and Laterite soils

We learnt about the various ways to classify soils. In this article, we will look at the various…

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife: Part 6 | Conservation of Wildlife

India is one of the 17 mega diverse countries of the world. With only 2.4% of the world’s…

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife: Part 5 | Conservation of Forests – Afforestation Schemes and Other Initiatives

In this article, we continue the discussion and look at various conservation attempts made to protect the Indian…

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife: Part 4 | Vegetation Zones of the Himalayas, The Problems of Indian Forestry

Vegetation in the Himalayas: The Himalayan ranges show a succession of vegetation from the tropical to the tundra,…

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife: Part 3 | The Sub-tropical, Temperate, Sub-Alpine and Alpine, Littoral and Swamp Vegetation

4. Subtropical Vegetation A. Sub-tropical Broad-leaved Hill Forests: Distribution: These forests occur on the lower slopes of the…

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife: Part 2 | Tropical Evergreen, Tropical Deciduous and Tropical Thorny Vegetation

Moving on, let’s discuss the various natural vegetation types of India in detail: Natural Vegetation Types of India…

Natural Vegetation and Wildlife- Part 1 | An Overview of Natural Vegetation Types Found in India

Before we discuss the natural vegetation types found in India, let’s get acquainted with some basic terms: Flora,…

The Southwest Monsoon Season (Jun – Sep) | Part 2

India’s Climatic Calendar: The Southwest Monsoon Season Chief Characteristics of Monsoonal Rainfall: Monsoonal rainfall is largely governed by…

The Southwest Monsoon Season (Jun – Sep) | Part 1

India’s Climatic Calendar: the South-West Monsoon Season Temperature Conditions during this season: As the sun shifts northwards, the…

The Winter Season (January – February)

India’s Climatic Calendar – the Winter Season Temperature Conditions during this season: By the end of December (22nd…

Indian Climate – An Introduction

India’s climate can be described as hot monsoonal type. The word monsoon comes from the Arabic word ‘Mausim’…

Drainage System | Part 2

Drainage The flow of water through well-defined channels is known as ‘drainage’ and the network of such channels…

Drainage System | Part 1

Before we start with the drainage system of India, let’s look at the broad framework along which we…

The Peninsular Plateau | Part 2

Physiographic Divisions: On the basis of prominent relief features, the peninsular plateau can be divided into three broad…

The Peninsular Plateau | Part 1

Article Outline: Location and Extent Geological History and Features Chief Characteristics General elevation and flow of rivers Important…

The Northern Plains | Part 2

The Regional Divisions of the Northern Plains: Punjab, Ganga and the Brahmaputra Plains. Punjab Plains: The Punjab plains…

The Northern Plains | Part 1

Article Outline: Location and Extent Formation of Northern Plains Chief Characteristics Physiographic Division The Bhabar The Terai The…

Geography of India: An Introduction

  As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked…

The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 2

Besides the longitudinal divisions, the Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east:…

The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 1

Let’s begin with the first physiographic division. It consists of: The Himalayas, and The Northeastern hills (Purvanchal). The…