Chillai Kalan

Chillai Kalan

Children wearing Phirans during chillai Kalan Meaning of Chillai Kalan Chillai Kalan, a combination of two Persian words–chilla and Kalan, separately meaning as a solitary retreat or ‘major cold‘. It is a 40 days harsh winter condition in kashmir. It is the most coldest period of the year.The winter season of kashmir is divided into … Read more

What are the factors affecting the climate of India

What are the factors affecting the climate of India

This article is about what are the factors affecting the climate of India,The factors discussed below make the climate of India so diverse and beautiful.According to Koppen classification of climate ,The climate of India is primarily tropical monsoon type.But due to vast size and varied topography different regions experience following main climate type: Tropical wet: Western coastal … Read more

“Climate Diversity at a Glance: The Fascinating Koppen Classification”

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đź–ĄTable of content: Koppen climate classification  5 Different types of Koppen climate classification  Characteristics of major climates A – Tropical climate B – Dry (arid and semi-arid) climate C-Temperate climate D – Continental climate E -Polar and Alpine type Koppen climate classification  The Koppen climate classification is based on temperature ,precipitation and vegetation.Koppen divides the world climate … Read more

Tropic of Cancer and India

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1.Name the state through which Tropic of cancer doesn’t Pass? A) Gujarat B) Rajasthan C) Assam D) West Bengal Show Answer C) Assam Explanation: Tropic of cancer is an imaginary line and present above equator.It is located 23.5 degrees north of equator.Tropic of cancer is the point where sun rays are directly overhead in summer … Read more

Devprayag: Bhagirathi and Alaknanda confluence

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1.Place where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet and river Ganga got its name? A) Devprayag B) Nandprayag C) Rudraprayag D) Haridwar Show Answer A) Devprayag Explanation: Devprayag is a town located in the Tehri Garhwal district of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is situated at the confluence of two major rivers, the Alaknanda and … Read more

Zika virus outbreak in India

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5 year old from karnataka become first victim of zika virus. The test sample of three patients were sent to pune labortory on 5th of December and the report of samples come out on 8 of December resulting in two out of three are negative and one positive. The girl with zika virus was being … Read more

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA

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UNESCO world heritage sites are the special landmark areas recognised by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).These areas are of greater importance. As of December 2022 there are total 40 UNESCO sites in India. The first sites to be listed as UNESCO site in india in the year 1983, These sites includes Ajanta … Read more

Important Leaders associated with revolt of 1857

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Revolt of 1857 was the first organised revolt against British East India company.This revolt resulted in end of British EIC rule in India and india after 1857 directly came under British Crown control.Revolt of 1857 spread like a fire as many great leaders from different provices headed revolt against British government.Some of the famous Leaders … Read more