Ports in India
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Ports in India Mumbai Natural harbor & biggest port of India (Gateway of India) Handles approx. 1/5th of India’s foreign trade Nava Seva Jawalar Lal Port (Highly Mechanized Port), Mumbai…
Islands in India
Islands in India Total 247 islands in India >> 204 islands in Bay of Bengal and 43 in the Arabian Sea Few coral islands in the Gulf of Mannar also…
Mountain Passes in India
Mountain Passes in India J & K Aghil Pass Ladakh – China Karakoram Burzil Pass Kashmir – Giligit Karakoram Karakoram Pass Ladakh – China Karakoram Jojila Pass Srinagar- Leh (J&K)…
Glaciers in India
Important Glaciers in India Glaciers are large masses of perennial ice and snow, formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow over time. They are critical sources of rivers and…
Mountain Peaks in India
Major Mountain Peaks in India Broad Peak Also known as K3 & Falchan Kangri, in Karakoram range Godwin Austen Also known as K2, Highest of Karakoram range Gasher Brum Karakoram…
Mountain Ranges in India
Mountain Ranges in India Karakoram Range A sub range of the Hindu Kush Himalayan Range K2, the second highest peak in the world is located here Famous Glaciers: Siachen Glacier, Biafo…
Multipurpose Projects in India
Multipurpose Projects in India Multi-Purpose Projects River Place Salal Project Chenab J&K Dulhasti Project Chenab J&K Nathpa Jhakri Project Sutlej HP Bhakhra Nangal SutlejReservoir >> Govind Sagar HP >> Serves Punjab…
Major Waterfalls in India
Major Waterfalls in India Sahastradhara Falls Located near Dehradun, Formed by liquidification of limestone rocks Elephanta Falls Located at Shillong (Meghalaya), since it looks like the face of elephant, it…
Bays, Gulf & Sea – India
Bays, Gulf & Sea – India Gulf of Katchh Separate Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula Max. potential for tidal energy Famous ports: Kandla, Mundra, Okha, Salaya Gulf of Khambat Forms mouth…
Major Lakes in India
Major Lakes in India Lakes in India – Part 1 Wular Lake kashmir – India’s largest freshwater lake Formed by tectonic forces Forms Delta with river Jhelum Tulbul project Dal…
Major Rivers in India
Major Rivers in India Indus River System Indus Ancient name >> Sindhu Origin >> Bokharchu Glacier, Near Mansarovar In Tibet, Called Singi Khamban / Lion’s mouth Enters In India through…
Peninsular Plateaus India
Peninsular Plateaus India Shillong Plateau A part of Peninsular Deccan Plateau, made of Garo, Khasi & Jaintia Hills & home ground of Shillong city World’s highest rainfall receiving point Mawsynram is…
