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India
India, said to be God's own country, is a huge subcontinent with a rich and vast cultural heritage. Feel free to ask questions about this mystical land.
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What makes the northern plains fertile?
These are flat areas where flowing waters slow down and deposit rich soils from higher elevations. They are most common in the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and some areas of Indonesia. Rice paddies, flooded fields where rice is grown, are common throughout the fertile areas in this region.
Who is the real founder of Turkish rule in India?
IItutmish is considered as true founder of Turkish rule in India because he transform med loosely-knit ghori territories into a strong well defined compact state
First class gazetted officers in India?
All A,B, C officers in India Government service and in State government service also any officer scale 1 and above in Union Government owned banks who's name is notified in the Gazette extraordinaire by the respective governments is termed as gazetted officers.
In police : officers from Inspector and above but for Passport related issues SP and above, DC IT etc.
In Army: Lieutenant and above commissioned officers in Triservices.
Major mountain ranges in India?
Although it is located in the region of Kashmir, a disputed territory, K2 at 8,611m high is India's highest mountain.
The highest point within India proper is Kangchenjunga at 8,586m high.
he holds his thrishul and damaru which when played will as Hindus believe create the natural dissolution of the earth called Pralaya, and the thrishul is what Hindus call the trident. He holds a trident which has symbolic meaning that an obstacle was overcome. The three prongs of the trident are same length which has symbolic meaning that past, present, and future are same now.
What is the latitudinal extent of asia?
Latitude: 37 degree 6' N to 8 degree N
Longitude : 61degree E to 97 degree 25' E
What is the Comparison between nationalism in Europe and India?
In europe, some people wanted to rule over their own nation but in india due to its wealth, foriegners wanted to rule over it and also to make india one of their colony.
BY "PRIYA TAKKAR"
CLASS 10
How do you draw India political map?
first you have to have an idea of political map. sketch the outline correctly and then you draw the inner states.
other wise you can trace the outline and draw the inner lines
When did Goa get its independence?
1947 when the whole country : India got its independence
It is stated that by 2012 Balochistan will be free from Pakistan by US secretary
When did India become independent from its colonists?
After more than two hundred years of British rule, India became a sovereign independent nation on 15th August, 1947.
Who are the leaders of the Khilafat movement in India?
It was started by the Muslims of the subcontinent to protect the khalifah and foster Islam. Later, the hindus joined in for their own personal reasons without the problems of the Muslims at heart. Then, Gandhi called off his non-cooperation movement in the brink of pressure. Everyone blamed Gandhi for the failure of the movement.
How much one us dollar in India?
Looked at a few websites. The rate seems to be around rs 77.8 for every pounds. again it depends on the type of rate. I mean selling price or buying price. these 2 vary slightly. Not the best time to convert your pounds to rupees. Indian ecanomy is booming so less money for the pounds.
How many types of government school are there in india?
There many types of schools in India, for e.g.
• State Board
• CBSE
• ICSE
• International school
As per my knowledge, all provide higher level education in India.
What types of crops grown in clayey soil in India?
ALLUVIAL SOILS: This is the most important and widespread category. It covers 40% of the land area. In fact the entire Northern Plains are made up of these soils. They have been brought down and deposited by three great over the Himalayan rivers- Sutlej, Ganga and Brahmaputra- and their tributaries. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan they extend into the plains of Gujarat. They are common in eastern coastal plains and in the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri.
REGUR SOILS: These soils are black in colour and are also known as black soils. Since, they are ideal for growing cotton, they are also called cotton soils, in addition to their normal nomenclature of regur soils. These soils are most typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over north-west Deccan plateau and are made up of lava flows. They cover the plateaus of Mahrashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa and southern Madhya Pradesh and extends eastwards in the south along the Godavari and Krishna Valleys.
RED SOILS: These soils are developed on old crystalline rocks under moderate to heavy rainfall conditions. They are deficient in phosphoric acid, organic matter and nitrogenous material. Red soils cover the eastern part of the peninsular region comprising Chhotanagpur plateau, Orissa, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, the Nilgiris and Tamil Nadu plateau. Tey extended northwards in the west along the Konkan coast of Maharashtra.
LATERITE SOILS: The laterite soils is the result of intense leaching owing to heavy tropical rains. They are found along the edge of plateau in the east covering small parts of Tamil Nadu, and Orissa and a small part of Chhotanagpur in the north and Meghalaya in the north-east.
Besides these four broad types of soils, mountain soils and desert soils are found in respective areas of India.
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Soils-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi divides Indian soils into eight main classes, viz., (i) Alluvial, (ii) Coarse alluvial, (iii) Red soils lying on the metamorphic rocks, (iv) Laterite soil, (v) Black soil, (vi) Deep black soil, (vii) Light soil on e trap rocks, (viii) Deep black alluvial soil.
(i) Alluvial Soil-This type of soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharifcrops. This ^6il covers Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Asom and some other areas in India.
(ii) Black Soil-This soil covers the greater part of Maharashtra, Gujarat, the whole of Andhra Pradesh and the Western part of Madhya Pradesh. Black soil is rich in chemical properties and very suitable for the growth of cotton, jowar, wheat, linseed, ground nut and gram. It is also known as Deccan Trap Soil or Regur.
(iii) Red Soil-This soil covers the whole of Tamil Nadu, rnataka and South-East Bombay and extends through the east of
Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to Orissa and Chhotta Nagpur. In the north, it extends into some districts of West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh and it also covers the eastern half of Rajasthan.
(iv) Laterite Soil-This type of soil is found in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and along the Western and Eastern ghats.
EXTRA SOILS
Mountain and desert soils are also found in India and the regions are denoted by their names only.
Which is the first general post office in India?
The first general post office in India was built by British East India company in Bombay in 1764.
What are the names of multipurpose river valley projects in India?
A multi purpose river project in ndia is where a dam is built across for:
1. water storage
2.hydroelectricity production
3.supplying of water to far away farms
4.Aquaculture.
Since it is being used for many purposes, it is called so.
What do the little girls wear in india?
For Boys - Boys' apparel (Kurta Pajamas, Sherwanis, Dhoti Kurtas) comes in a wide range of colors. Alongside the elegant creams and whites, you will find rich maroons and bright blues. The skill of Indian crafters shines through in the elaborate hand embroidery, some of them taking as long as a week to complete. The garments are made of cotton, silk and tissue.
For Girls - Lachas, Lehenga Cholis, Ghagras, Salwar Suits, Saree. You will be impressed by the workmanship, everything from delicate hand embroidery to exquisit/beadwork. Fabrics include silk, satin, tissue, crepe, georgette and cotton.
What six countries is India bordered by?
The six countries are
Pakistan(West)
Bangladesh(East)
Bhutan(North East)
Nepal(North)
Myanmar(East)
China(North)
I am really sure about these six countries but I am confused whether Afghanistan border India or not.
How do you reach new Delhi from Delhi?
There are two ways to reach Kullu-Manali. Road and Air. No railway network is available. Only medium size airplanes can land at Bhuter airport near Kullu (50 km from Manali and 10 km from Kullu). Only Kingfisher, Jagson and Air India are serving on Kullu-Delhi or Kullu-Chandigarh airways. However you can book buses from anywhere in the country. Nearest railway station is at Chandigarh, Pathankot or Ambala. From there either you can hire a taxi or luxury bus direct to Manali.
Which is the India's first indigenous submarine?
INS- Arihant (first indigenous nuclear powered submarine),,
INS- chakra (first nuclear submarine).
What island at the southern tip of India?
Sri Lanka is off India's southeastern coast.
Maldives is off India's southwestern coast.
What requirements must be fulfilled in order to qualify for travel visa to India?
Visitors to India require a Indian passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of visa application with at
least 2 blank pages available within the passport.
1. How to get an India visa
In person: India Visas can be obtained in person at the Indian Embassy or Consulate General in your area.
By mail: If visiting the Embassy or Consulate is not possible, applications can be submitted by mail or through travel and
visa agencies who manage the visa process for a fee.
Photos: Remember that 2 recent passport sized photographs with a forward pose against a light background are also required as part of the application.
2. How long it will take
In person: Same day. Applications are usually accepted in person from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are returned usually from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the same day but individual Embassy and Consulate timings may vary slightly.
By mail: Applications by mail may take up to 10 business days to process after receipt of your application.
3. Duration and Cost
Validity: Tourist visas are usually valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
Cost: The cost for the visa is $60 for American citizens and can be more expensive if you wish to stay in India for longer than 6 months, if you apply for a multiple entry visa, or if you decide to apply through an agent.
Tips:
1. If applying in person, it's best to arrive early as there is typically a line formed outside the building prior to the opening of the Embassy or Consulate.
2. Similar to other government agencies, if you do not have all your required documents for submission in the morning, you'll be asked to return the next day.
What You Need:
* Your valid passport
* 2 recent passport photos
* Cash or certified check in the fee amount
What is boarded by the Bay of Bengal?
No, it is bay, an offshoot of the Indian ocean on the eastern side of the country of India.
