Notes and Study material for Exams
A Race Against Time: Critically Endangered Animals in India India, a land of immense biodiversity, is also home to a significant number of critically endangered species. These animals, teetering on the brink of extinction, face a multitude of threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Their survival hinges on immediate and effective conservation efforts. … Read more
Areas of marsh, fen, peatland/water, whether natural (or) artificial, permanent (or) temporary with water that is static (or) flowing, fresh, brackish (or) salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed 6 mtrs. Wetlands Classification– Inland wetland- a)Natural- Lakes / Ponds, Ox-bow Lakes, Waterlogged, Swamp/marsh b) Manmade- … Read more
Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of the … Read more
The Sunderbans: A Symphony of Life in the Mangrove Swamps The Sunderbans, a vast expanse of mangrove forests straddling the border of India and Bangladesh, is a testament to the resilience and beauty of nature. This unique ecosystem, a labyrinth of tidal channels, mudflats, and dense mangrove vegetation, is a haven for biodiversity, a bulwark … Read more