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Physical Geography
- Challenges of National Integration
- Climatic changes
- Global warming
- Greenhouse effect
- Classification of climates, (Koppen and Thornthwaite)
- Tropical and temperate cyclones
- Air masses and fronts
- Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, inversion of temperature
- Insolation,heat budget of the earth
- Composition, Structure and Stratification of the atmosphere
- Geomorphic processes; Weathering, mass wasting, erosion and deposition,soil formation,Landscape cycles, ideas of Davis and Penck
- Evolution and characteristics of landforms in the Fluvial, Glacial, Arid and Karst regions
- Major types of rocks and their characteristics
- Tsunamis
- Earthquakes
- Plate tectonics
- Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory
- Interior of earth,
- Origin and evolution of earth
- Various National Missions and Programmes:-
- Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
- Indian Agriculture- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
- INDIAN AGRICULTURE—CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
- DRY FARMING IN INDIA
- POULTRY FARMING and SILVER REVOLUTION IN INDIA
- SERICULTURE IN INDIA
- SECOND GREEN REVOLUTION
- AQUA CULTURE
- WHITE REVOLUTION IN INDIA
- Green Revolution in India
- CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE
- Institutional Factors of Agriculture (1) Land Tenure and Land Tenancy (ii) Land Holding
- Physical factors: Terrain, topography, climate, and soil. which determine agriculture
- agriculture
- Infrastructure-energy,ports,roads,airports,railwaysetc
Indian Geography
- Agricultural Crops of India
- Landforms
- Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India
- Mineral Resources of India
- Drainage System of India
- Environment and Ecological Issues
- Development of Industries : Types of Industries;factors of industrial location, distribution and changing pattern of selected industries [iron and steel, cotton textile, sugar and petro- chemicals); Weber’s theory of industrial location-lts relevance in the modern world.
- Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.
- Minerals and Energy Resources : Distribution and utility of [a] metallic minerals (ion ore, copper, bauxite, manganese)
- Scarcity of water, methods of conservation-rain water harvesting and watershed management, ground water management
- Utilization for industrial and other purposes, irrigation
- Water Resources : Availability
- Geographical condition and distribution of major crops, like,Rice, Wheat,Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane, Rubber, Tea and Coffee
- Development and Utilization Land Resources ie General land use, agricultural land use
- Natural Resources of India
- functional classification of urban settlements Problems of human settlement in India
- Urban morphology
- Types of Settlements : rural and urban
- Population, environment and development
- Age: Sex, ratio, rural-urban composition
- Population growth, distribution and density
- Natural Hazards : Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides
- Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation
- Natural Vegetation-Forest types and distribution, wild life, conservation, biosphere reserves
- Food scarcity
- Green Revolution and its impact on major crops of India
- Indian monsoon, mechanism, onset and retreat
- Drainage Systems Himalayan and the Peninsular
- Structure, relief and physiographic divisions of India
- Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India
- Mineral Resources of India:Non Metalic
- Mineral Resources of India:-Metallic Minerals
- Drainage System of India
- Geological and Physiographic divisions of India
- Various National Missions and Programmes:-
- Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
- Indian Agriculture- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
- INDIAN AGRICULTURE—CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
- DRY FARMING IN INDIA
- POULTRY FARMING and SILVER REVOLUTION IN INDIA
FAQs on Geography of India and World Geography of Bihar
What is the geographical location of India?
A: India is located in South Asia, bordering the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. It lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, with the mainland extending between latitudes 8°4′ and 37°6′ north and longitudes 68°7′ and 97°25′ east.
What are the major physiographic divisions of India?
The major physiographic divisions of India include:
- The Northern Mountains: Himalayas, Trans-Himalayas, and Purvanchal Hills
- The Northern Plains: Indo-Gangetic Plain, Brahmaputra Plain, and Punjab Plain
- The Peninsular Plateau: Deccan Plateau, Central Highlands, and Eastern Ghats
- The Indian Desert: Thar Desert
- The Coastal Plains: Western Coastal Plain and Eastern Coastal Plain
- The Islands: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands
What are the major rivers in India?
Some of the major rivers in India include the Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus, Godavari, Krishna, Narmada, Tapi, Mahanadi, and Kaveri.
What are the different types of climates found in India?
India experiences a diverse range of climates due to its vast geographical extent and varying topography. The major climatic types include:
- Tropical Wet: Found in the Western Ghats, northeastern states, and parts of the eastern coast.
- Tropical Dry: Found in most of the Deccan Plateau and parts of western and central India.
- Subtropical Humid: Found in the Gangetic plains and parts of eastern India.
- Mountainous: Found in the Himalayas and other high-altitude regions.
Where is Bihar located in the world?
Bihar is a state located in eastern India. It is bordered by Nepal to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and West Bengal to the east.
What is the capital of Bihar?
The capital of Bihar is Patna, which is located on the southern bank of the Ganges River.
What are the major geographical features of Bihar?
Bihar’s geography is characterized by the Gangetic Plain, which covers most of the state, and the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the southern part. The Ganges River is the most prominent geographical feature, flowing through the state from west to east.
What are the neighboring countries of Bihar?
Bihar shares its northern border with Nepal.
What are the major cities in Bihar?
Besides the capital Patna, other major cities in Bihar include Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Purnia.