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On the banks of which river is Surat city located?
On the banks of which river is Surat city located?
- Godavari
- Mahi
- Ganges
- Tapti (correct)
Which river in India is associated with inland drainage?
Which river in India is associated with inland drainage?
- Sutlej
- Yamuna
- Narmada
- Luni (correct)
Which of the following is an artificial harbor in India?
Which of the following is an artificial harbor in India?
- Chennai (correct)
- Visakhapatnam
- Mumbai
- Kochi
How many main ports are there in India?
How many main ports are there in India?
Which organization is primarily associated with environmental planning?
Which organization is primarily associated with environmental planning?
In which state is the Shant Valley located?
In which state is the Shant Valley located?
Which type of forests are found in the Nirav Valley of Kerala?
Which type of forests are found in the Nirav Valley of Kerala?
What is the appropriate proportion of forest cover needed in India to maintain ecological balance?
What is the appropriate proportion of forest cover needed in India to maintain ecological balance?
Which of the following is known as a famous bird sanctuary in Haryana?
Which of the following is known as a famous bird sanctuary in Haryana?
What is Kaziranga National Park in Assam primarily famous for?
What is Kaziranga National Park in Assam primarily famous for?
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Study Notes
Indian Geography: Key Facts & Locations
- Surat City: Located on the banks of the Tapti River.
- Loonie River: This river in India has inland drainage.
- Chennai (Madras): A major artificial harbor in India.
- India's Main Ports: India has 12 major ports.
- NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute): An organization focused on environmental planning.
- Shant Valley: Located in the state of Kerala.
- Nirav Valley Forests: These forests in Kerala are examples of tropical rain forests.
- Corbett National Park: The first national park in India.
- Ecological Balance & Forest Cover: India needs 31-34% forest cover for ecological balance.
- Ganga Delta Mangrove Forests: The mangrove forests in the Ganga Delta are known as Sundarban.
- Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary: Located in Haryana, it is a renowned bird sanctuary.
- Dachigram: This unique location holds Kashmiri legends.
- Gir Forest: Famous for its wildlife, located in Gujarat.
- Mangrove Forests: A type of forest found in deltaic, rainy, and tropical regions.
- Sundari Tree: This tree is found in tidal forests.
- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: The first project plan for a biosphere reserve in India.
- Global Heritage Forests: Kaziranga in Assam and Sundarban in West Bengal are both recognized as global heritage forests.
- Kaziranga National Park: Known for its rhinoceros population.
- Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: Home to the sea cow.
- Shivpuri National Park (Madhya Pradesh): Important habitat for leopards and cheetahs.
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