Coriolis Force : Earth’s Rotation and its Impact on Wind Direction
What is Coriolis effect? The rotation of the earth about its axis affects the direction of the wind. If the Earth did not rotate and remained stationary,…
West European Type of Climate or Marine West Coast Climate
West European type of climate also known as marine west coast climate is located between 40° and 65° latitudes in both the hemispheres along the western coasts…
Common Native Plant Species of India
Common Native Tree Species of India Vernacular Names / Botanical Names 1 . Pilkhan / Ficus virens 2 . Peepal / Ficus religiosa 3 . Bargad /…
List of highest waterfalls in India
1 . Kunchikal Falls Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. The total height of the falls is 455 meters. Kunchikal Falls is…
North Sea – Location, Bordering countries and key facts
North Sea is a shallow, northeastern arm of the Atlantic Ocean, located between the British Isles and the mainland of northwestern Europe. It hosts key north European…
UPSC PRE 2024, GS SET- A, QUES 7 ANSWER, Weathering from rainfall
QUES . Consider the following statements: UPSC 2024 Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks. Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution….
Weathering : Definition, Types and Significance
Weathering is the process of disintegration and decomposition of rocks. It is due to the action of climate, plants, animals and other living organisms which cause the…
UPSC PRE 2024, GS SET- A, QUES 6 ANSWER, Himalayan rivers
QUES . With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East which one of the following sequences is correct? UPSC…
UPSC PRE 2024, SET- A, GS QUES 5 ANSWER, Cocoa Production
QUES . Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world? UPSC 2024 (a) Algeria and Morocco (b) Botswana…
Cocoa: Climatic conditions, Soil and Production
Cocoa is an important commercial plantation crop of the world. Cocoa plant is a small (4 to 8 m height) evergreen tree. Cocoa is a crop of…