Geography of India
Geography of India
The diverse landscape and its vastness have made India a ‘sub-continent.’ Guarded on the northern frontier by the lofty Himalayan peaks, Thar Desert in the West, the Indian Ocean in the South and the Bay of Bengal in the East, India stands tall amidst the several other Asian countries. The rivers, lakes, deserts and forests are equally impressive. The tropical climate of the subcontinent is also a major reason for such richness.
Communication in India improved the general scenario of exchanging information from any possible region of the country.
Indian Natural History is the history of animals, birds, plants, etc in the country. It relates to the study, exploration, use and protection of Indian flora and fauna. This history is preserved in Indian literature. The development in Indian Natural History can be traced from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present time.
The names of some of the Indian Mountains are Kangchenjunga, Nanda Devi, Kamet, Saltoro Kangri and Saser Kangri.
Indian Transport system is an important part of Indian economy. The modes of Indian transportation include traditional mode walking, roadways, railways, airways and waterways. A variety of vehicles are available to the citizens to travel from one place to another
Indian trade is a vast and important part of Indian economy and helps in earning foreign exchange. It helps in strengthening international relations of India with foreign countries.
Indian Mines and Minerals are spread throughout the country. They act as revenue earners of India. Some of the Indian minerals are iron-ore, bauxite, mica and coal.
Indian Vegetation is significantly affected by agricultural activities and a variety of techniques used in agriculture. It is an important part of Indian economy and strongly influences food security in the nation.
Natural Resources of India refer to the natural reserves that play an important role in Indian economy. They have been categorized into biotic and abiotic resources.
The Indian Soil is mainly divided into eight major groups. These divisions are the Alluvial Soil, Red Soil, Regur Soil, Laterite and Lateritic Soils, Arid and Desert Soils, Forest and Mountain Soils, Peaty and Marshy Soils and Saline and Alkaline Soils.
Industries in India have expanded post-independence. Numerous large and small scale industries have developed in recent times. Some of the Industries in India are handicraft industry, paper industry and shipping industry.
Indian astronomy finds its first references in the Rig Veda, which dates back to 2000 B.C.
Some of the Indian Islands are Salsette Island, Bhavani Island, Ghoramara Island, Majuli, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.