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Indian Astronomy is virtually confined to the solar system, and is introduced through Indian geography.Indian astronomy refers to the study of astronomy in the Indian subcontinent.In India, astronomy is in practice since around 2000 B.C.India`s contribution to the science of astronomy is priceless. From Aryabhata to Bhaskara to Chandrasekhara Samanta, Indian astronomers and astronomy raconteurs can be credited with interesting theories and discoveries.
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| Indian Mountains |
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India is a vast country with enormous geographical variations. The features that make Indian geography unique are - its mountain ranges, valleys, desert , tropical rain forests, fertile plains, dry plateaus, coastal areas etc.The Indian subcontinent is surrounded by water on its three sides and is divided from the other Asian countries, by the huge mountain ranges, known as the Himalayas. India begins with the dynamic area of the northern mountain terrain varying from arid mountains in the far north to the lake country and forests near Srinagar and Jammu. A long mountain chain, the Western Ghats, separates the verdant coast from the Vindya Mountains and the dry Deccan plateau further inland.
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| Indian Rivers & Lakes |
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The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus and rivers and lakes.The rivers and lakes of India play an important role in the lives of the Indian people since they provide irrigation, potable water, cheap transportation. The main Himalayan Rivers are the Ganga, Indus and the Brahmaputra rivers. These rivers form large basins. Some of the important rivers India are Ganga, yamuna, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Son, Chambal . Among the lakes The famous ones are Chilka, Shambar, Bhembnad etc.
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| The Himalayas |
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India`s unique geography and geology strongly influence its climate; this is particularly true of the Himalayas in the north and the Thar Desert in the West.The Himalayas extend from west to east for about 2500 km in a curve, from the Pamit Knot in the northwest to the valley of the Brahmaputra River in the East. The Himalayas are the youngest and highest mountain regions in the world and are truly diverse in their geography and climate. The Himalayas have got their name from the Sanskrit word, Himalaya a tatpurusa compound meaning the abode of snow.The Himalayas isolate South Asia from the rest of Asia. This page of Geography of India provide a detail information on The Himalayas : its origin, extent and features. |
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| Mountain Peaks of India |
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Serrated ridges and scraggy crests characterize the Indian mountain peaks. The lofty peaks with their beauty and grace have epitomized the magnificence of India since ages. India is dotted with lofty peaks and lush wilderness. Be it the snowcapped splendor of the Himalayan peaks or the lushness of the Western Ghat peaks, the very clasping mountain peaks of India delineates the geography of India to a great extent. |
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| Indian National Highways |
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Roads, waterways, railways and airways are important in the study of geography of India. In India, the National Highways are the main long distance roadways. They are maintained by the Central Government, and the majority are two-lane (one in each direction). They span about 58,000 km, of which 4,885 km are central separated expressways. Indian highways comprise around 2% of the road network, but they carry nearly 40% of the total traffic. |
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| Chilka Lake |
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The geography of India is extremely diverse. The waterbodies of India include rivers and lakes. Chilka Lake, the country`s largest salt-water lake. Chilka is a shallow, brackish-water, lake nested in the heart of coastal Orissa. The area of the lake varies from 1165 square kms in the monsoon season to 906 square km in the dry season, and is studded with numerous small islands and is the largest brackish water lake in the country. This lake attracts a large number of migratory birds besides the resident ones. |
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