Geography

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Indian Rivers of India , its length, source and  end River          Length                         Source                                                     … Read more

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Renamed Indian cities-State Wise Andhra Pradesh Bezawada to Vijayawada Waltair to Vizagapatam to Visakhapatnam Kandenavolu to Kurnool Ellore to Eluru (change effective 1949) Cuddapah to Kadapa to YSR district Garthapuri to Guntur Nellore district to Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district Ongole district to Prakasam Sikkolu to Srikakulam Rajamahendravaramu to Rajahmundry Vikrama Simhapuri to Nellore … Read more

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Geography -Glossary of Terms Absolute humidity: The mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space. Accessibility: A locational characteristic that permits a place to be reached by the efforts of those at other places Acid rain: Rain that has become more acidic than normal (a pH below 5.0) as certain … Read more

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Geography -Glossary of Geographical terms Magma: Molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth’s mantle and crust. When erupted onto the Earth’s surface, it is called lava. Mediterranean climate: A climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Mesquite: A spiny deep-rooted leguminous tree … Read more

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Geographical Terms : Glossary Igneous rock: Rock formed when molten (melted) materials harden. Indigo: A plant that yields a blue vat dye. Insular: Either of an island, or suggestive of the isolated condition of an island. International Date Line: A line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian. The date … Read more

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Glossary of geographical terms Fall line: A geomorphologic unconformity between an upland region of relatively hard crystalline basement rock and a coastal plain of softer sedimentary rock Federation: A form of government in which powers and functions are divided between a central government and a number of political subdivisions that have a significant degree of … Read more

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Important Geographical And Astronomical Terms- Glossary Quaternary sector: That portion of a region’s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities (e.g., basic research, universities and colleges, and news media). Rainshadow: An area of diminished precipitation on the lee (downwind) side of a mountain or mountain range. Rift Valley A valley with steep walls formed due … Read more

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Geographical Epithets 1- Island Continent  –  Australia. 2- Yellow river  – Hwang-ho, 3- Pink City – Jaipur. 4- Land of lakes – Scotland. 5- Gift of Nile  – Egypt. 6- City of Seven hills  – Rome. 7- Land of mid Night sun-  Norway. 8-City of skyscrappers –   New York. 9-China’s sorrow  – Hwang-ho. 10-Sugar … Read more

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Water Reservoirs of India  -Important Points India’s 91 reservoirs have 59 percent water Water storage in India’s 91 reservoirs rose to 92.922 billion cubic metres (bcm) as on September 3 , 59 percent of their cumulative capacity, official data said on Monday. The total storage capacity of these 91 reservoirs, which are monitored by the … Read more

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General Awareness-Quiz on Geography 1- Which is the largest of the peninsular rivers? A.Godavari B.Mahanadi C.Krishna D.Cauvery E.None of these Answer  –  A (Godavari) 2- The great Victoria Desert is located in A. Canada B. West Africa C. Australia D. North America Answer – C (Australia) 3- The Jog waterfalls are on the river: A.Tunga … Read more