Each state of India has at least 1 big city where people from villages and small towns migrate to find employment or to increase their quality of life. Over time, the population of these cities increases. Also, the nearby towns merge to form an urban area. In this article, we will look at the top […]
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Dams are structures used to control, block or divert the flow of a river or any other water body. Based on structure, dams are classified as Gravity Dams, Arch Dams, Buttress Dams, and Embankment Dams. In this article, we will discuss what is a Gravity Dam. Also, we will look at some famous Gravity Dams
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A dam is a barrier structure constructed to stop, divert or control the flow of a river (or other water bodies). Primarily, dams are constructed as a part of a hydroelectric power project. The water impounded by the dam in a reservoir is used for the generation of electricity in the future. This water stored
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A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Lakes are generally quite large but can be as small as a pond. Some lakes like the Caspian sea cover 371,000 square kilometers of area. Lakes are classified in a bunch of different ways. This article discusses the types of lakes based on origin. It
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A lake is a water body surrounded by land. Because of its diverse geography, India is home to a variety of lakes from glacial to man-made lakes. Some of the lakes in India are great tourist spots. Others, on the other hand, are so high up in the mountains, it becomes a feat if you
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The Peepal tree or ficus religiosa is a fig species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is considered sacred in various traditions and hence also named the “sacred fig”. You will always find these trees in famous temples, monasteries, and other places of religious and cultural importance. Let’s learn some interesting facts
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