We all know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It stands at an elevation of 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above mean sea level and is the leader of the group of eight-thousanders, mountains having elevation greater than 8,000 metres. There are 14 peaks in the world having an elevation over 8,000 …
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Rainfall is the most common form of precipitation. It is important for recharging groundwater, water bodies and is useful in agriculture. On the downside, heavy rainfall may cause disastrous floods and landslides. Hence, it becomes important to measure and record rainfall to plan activities of the future. Now coming to the question, how is rainfall …
A National Park in India is a protected area to propagate or develop wildlife and its environment. Here is a list of the top 10 largest national parks in India. Top 10 largest national parks in India 1. Hemis National Park Area State/UT Established 3350 sq km Ladakh 1981 Hemis National Park in Ladakh is …
Air circulation occurs in three different cells present in each hemisphere. These cells are- Hadley cell, Ferrel cell, and Polar cell. Hadley cell The equator receives more heat as compared to other regions. As a result, the air at the equator becomes warm and moist (warm air holds more moisture than cold air). This warm …
India is a large country with 28 states and 8 union territories. These numbers have changed a lot since independence as various new states and UTs have came into existence for administrative purposes. Lets take a look at the current list of all the states and union territories of India. States and union territories of …
Lok sabha is the lower house of the parliament of India. There are a total of 545 seats in the Lok Sabha – 543 elected and 2 nominated seats for Anglo-Indians. Lets take a look at the state wise composition of seats. Note: The two nominated seats for Anglo-Indians are now abolished. Number of Lok …
Tiger is a member of the cat family (Felidae). It is the most popular species among the charismatic megafauna. Lets learn some interesting facts about tigers. Interesting facts about Tigers Tigers are the largest of all big cat species. Stripes are unique to each individual tiger. Tigers largely live a solitary life. Very rarely they …
Lion is a member of the cat family (Felidae). Often referred to as the “King of the Jungle”, lion is arguably the most recognizable cat. Lets learn 12 interesting facts about lions. Lifespan 10-14 years in the wild Weight 160-225 kg for males/110-140 kg for females (depending on the subspecies and region) IUCN conservation status …
Madhya Pradesh is a state in Central India. Madhya Pradesh literally translates to “Central State”. Like every other Indian state MP is unique in its own way. At the same time, it possesses a great diversity. Lets learn some interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh, “the Heart of India”. Madhya Pradesh is bordered by 5 other …
China is the most visited country in Asia. Moreover, it is the fourth most visited country in the world. Here is a list of top 10 most visited countries in Asia. Top 10 most visited countries in Asia China Thailand Japan Malaysia India Vietnam South Korea Singapore Indonesia Iran Country International tourist arrivals (million) Number …
