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Important Boundary Lines of the World
The international boundary line between two pieces of property the boundary between two states. Durand Line is the line demarcating the boundaries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was drawn up in 1896 by Sir Mortimer Durand.Hindenburg Line is the boundary dividing Germany and Poland. The Germans...
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Dams and Reservoirs in India
Oldest Dam in India Kallanai Dam in Tamil Nadu is the oldest dam in India. It is also known as Grand Anicut. It is built across the Kaveri river and it is in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu. Kallanai Dam...
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Famous Volcanoes in the World
About Volcanoes A Volcano is said to be a rupture or opening in Earth crust that allows the flow of molten rock from the beneath the earth surface along with the emission of volcanic ashes and gases like Carbon dioxide...
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Volcanoes
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which gases, molten rocks materials (lava), ash, steam etc. are emitted outward in the course of an eruption. Such vents or openings occur in those parts of the earth’s crust...
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El Nino and La Nina
El Nino and La Nina are climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean affecting the weather worldwide. These phenomena are extremely important for understanding the global climate. El Nino El Nino was first recognized by Peruvian fishermen off the coast of Peru as the...
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National Parks, Biosphere Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India
Biosphere Reserves The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves In India (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN Category V Protected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary) and often include one or more...
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Tiger Reserves in India
India is a home of 2976 tigers which is around 70% of total tigers in the world. 50 tiger reserves in India and most of the tigers are in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. As part of the World Wildlife Foundation...
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10 Largest Deserts in the World
A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conitions are hostile for plant and animal life. Deserts are often some of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth. The Largest Deserts in the World 1. Antarctic Desert Area (km²): 14,000,000Location: Antarctica The...
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Classification of Indian soils
Definition of Soil Soil can be simply defined as a mixture of small rock particles/debris and organic materials/ humus which develop on the earth surface and support growth of plants. The major classification of Indian soils Alluvial soil Red soil Black /...
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Highest Himalaya mountain peaks in India
The Great Himalayas Mountain ranges is the world’s highest mountain range and home to planet’s highest Mountain peaks. The highest Himalaya Mountain Peaks in India are Kanchenjunga,Nanda Devi and Kamet. 1. Kangchenjunga The highest mountain Kangchenjunga is located at the border of India...
