West Bengal has all the three major land forms, viz., mountains, plateaus, and plains including a delta. 1. Young Fold Mountains of the North: The Middle and Outer Himalayan parts of  Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of West Bengal constitute the young fold mountain region. The mountains rise abruptly from the Tarai plains and reach the … Read more

List of Agriculture Products in India The agricultural products (crops) that are grown in India may be broadly divided into food crops and cash crops. But since a part of the food crops is also cash crops it is better to classify the list of Agricultural Products (crops) as follow: Primary Food Crops Food Grains … Read more

The important multi-purpose river projects in India are helping the Ganga, Orissa and the Punjab, such as Bhakra-Nangal Projects Hirakud Dam Projects Mayurakshi Project Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose River Project This multi-purpose project has been undertaken for the welfare of Punjab, Hariyana, U.P., Delhi, and the Northern parts of Rajasthan. It is India’s biggest multipurpose project. … Read more

The Monsoon Climate in India is dominated by the South-West & North-East Monsoons. During summer months temperature rises along the vast Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea on one hand and the Indian sub-continent with the Himalaya wall on the other hand form the basis of the Monsoons. Tropic of Cancer … Read more

Importance of Monsoon on Indian Agriculture In India, Monsoon refers to the rainy season. The humid south-west monsoon winds causes plenty of rainfall during the period between early June and October. A large portion of Indian farmers still depends upon rain-fall to carry out the agricultural activities. Since, agriculture is one of the most important … Read more

Monsoon Winds of India : The south-west and north-east monsoon, are the principal features in the meteorology of India. Temperature differences among the vast Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea on one side and the India subcontinent with the Himalayan wall on the other side form the basis of the monsoons. The Tropic of … Read more

Coromandel Coast receives two times rainfall in a year. India is a land of tropical Monsoon. During summer months, there creates a low pressure belt in the northern or north western part of India. So the moisture laden wind from the surrounding sea mass blow towards north and after crossing the equator it takes right … Read more

Uttar Pradesh is the largest production of sugarcane in India. The climatic condition of Uttar Pradesh is ideal for Sugar cane cultivation. For the production of sugarcane, climatic conditions, soil, land etc. are needed U.P. is meeting these entire requirement. Temperature is 26°-30°C, rainfall is 70 cm irrigation facilities, fertile alluvial soil, plain land, cheap … Read more

Depending upon its grade from highest to lowest following, The coal found in India can be classified as Anthracite Coal, Bituminous Coal, Lignite (Brown Coal), Peat etc. They are discussed below : Anthracite Coal This is the best quality of coal and contains over 85 per cent carbon. It is very hard, compact, jet black … Read more

Distribution of Bauxite in India Bauxite is the raw material for making aluminium. It is not a specific mineral but a rock consisting mainly of hydrated aluminium oxides. It is clay-like substance which is pinkish whitish or reddish in colour depending on the amount of iron content. Production and Distribution: The total reserves of bauxite … Read more