Current governors of states

Current governors of states Andhra Pradesh        (list) E. S. L. Narasimhan – 27 December 2009 (3 years, 317 days) Arunachal Pradesh  (list) Nirbhay Sharma 29 May 2013 (0 years, 164 days) Assam (list) Janaki Ballabh Patnaik 11 December 2009 (3 years, 333 days) Bihar...

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ASSAM – States of India

ASSAM – States of India Key Information Capital : Dispur Geographical Feature: Landlocked state Present Chief Minister : Tarun Gogoi Present Governor : Janaki Vallabh Patnaik Main language :...

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PUNJAB – States of India

PUNJAB – States of India  Key Information  Capital : Chandigarh  Geographical Feature: Landlocked state  Present Chief Minister : Sardar Parkash Singh Badal  Present Governor : Shivraj Patil ...

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HARYANA – States of India

HARYANA – States of India  Key Information  Capital : Chandigarh  Geographical Feature: Landlocked state  Present Chief Minister : Bhupinder Singh Hooda  Present Governor : Shivraj Patil ...

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Indian Geography

Indian Geography 1) India lies in which hemispheres? – North-Eastern hemisphere 2) What is India’s physical position on the map? – Extends between 8°4’ N and 37°6’ N vertically (latitude-wise)...

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THE HIMALAYAN RANGE

THE HIMALAYAN RANGE 1) What is the general nature of the Great Himalayan Range? – It is one of the youngest mountain ranges of the world 2) What is the nature of extension of the Himalayan...

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GUJARAT – State of India

GUJARAT – State of India Key Information of GujaratGeographical Features of GujaratHistorical and Political History of GujaratArt and Culture of GujaratImportant Places, Achievements and Miscellaneous...

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Indian Geography – Plains of India

Indian Geography – Plains of India 1) Plains come into existence due to – Rivers (Rivers flowing through a region smoothen the terrain or surface of land. And as rivers continuously change their...

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Indian Geography – Peninsular Rivers of India – II (Kaveri and Mahanadi)

Indian Geography – Peninsular Rivers of India – II (Kaveri and Mahanadi) 1) Which is the southern-most river among the important rivers of the Indian peninsular river system? – Kaveri (also called...

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Western Flowing Rivers of India – I (Narmada River)

Western Flowing Rivers of India – I (Narmada River) 1) What is the distinct feature of India’s Western flowing rivers? – They flow from the Eastern direction towards West and there is not so much...

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Indian Geography – Plateaus of India

Indian Geography – Plateaus of India 1) What is a plateau? – Plateau is generally a high area with plain top or a high plain. Its main distinguishing feature from mountain is that its top is generally...

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Indian Geography – Islands of India

Indian Geography – Islands of India 1) How many islands are there in India? – There are over a thousand islands in India, however there are two prominent groups of islands (archipelago) in India...

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Indian Geography – Rivers of India (Ganges)

Indian Geography – Rivers of India (Ganges) 1) Indian rivers can be broadly classified in how many categories? – 2 categories A) Rivers belonging to the Himalayan system B) Rivers belonging to...

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Indian Geography – Rivers of India (Indus and Brahmaputra)

Indian Geography – Rivers of India (Indus and Brahmaputra) 1) Which is the longest river of the Indian subcontinent? – Indus or Sindhu 2) What is the approximate length of Indus River? – 3,200...

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Indian Geography – Peninsular Rivers of India (Godavari and Krishna)

Indian Geography – Peninsular Rivers of India (Godavari and Krishna) 1) What is meant by peninsular rivers of India? – These rivers flow in the Indian peninsula, which is the area extending from...

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