We all know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It stands at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,032 ft) above mean sea level and is the leader of the group of eight-thousanders, mountains having elevation greater than 8,000 meters. There are 14 peaks in the world having an elevation of over …
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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 …
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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 Hemis National Park, Ladakh Desert National Park, Rajasthan Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh Khangchendonga …
Air circulates in the atmosphere forming six different cells, three 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). …
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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 come into existence for administrative purposes. Let’s take a look at the current list of all the states and union territories of India. States and union territories of …
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Lok Sabha is the lower house of the parliament of India. There are a total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha currently. Let’s take a look at the state-wise composition of seats. Number of Lok Sabha constituencies by state State Number of Lok Sabha seats 1 Andhra Pradesh 25 2 Arunachal Pradesh 2 3 …
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Tiger is a member of the cat family (Felidae). It is probably the most popular species among the charismatic megafauna. Let’s learn some interesting facts about tigers. Interesting facts about Tigers Tigers are the largest of all big cat species. Tigers are the largest, Lion the second-largest, and Jaguar the third-largest. Tigers live a solitary …
Lion is a member of the cat family (Felidae). Often referred to as the “King of the Jungle”, Lion is one of the two most famous cat species, the other being Tiger. Every wildlife lover has a dream of going on an African safari and watching the Lion from up close in the wild. Before …
Madhya Pradesh is a state in Central India. Madhya Pradesh literally translates to “Central State”. Like every Indian state, MP is unique in its own way. At the same time, it possesses great diversity. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh, “the Heart of India”. Madhya Pradesh facts Overview Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest …
Precipitation is water falling from the atmosphere in liquid or solid form. Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are four major types of precipitation. All precipitation occurs from the clouds. How do clouds form? When the Sun heats the Earth’s surface, the water evaporates to form water vapor. The warm moist air then rises up in …
