Tribes
Africa
1. Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) - Semi-nomadic, known for customs, dress, beadwork.
2. Zulu (South Africa) - Largest ethnic group, rich history, cultural practices.
3. San/Bushmen (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa) - Ancient hunter-gatherers.
4. Himba (Namibia) - Ochre-covered skin, intricate hairstyles.
### Asia
1. Toda (India) - Nilgiri Hills, traditional dairy economy.
2. Hmong (China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) - Vibrant clothing, embroidery.
3. Batek (Malaysia) - Nomadic hunter-gatherers.
4. Kalash (Pakistan) - Unique polytheistic beliefs, colorful festivals.
### Americas
1. Navajo (USA) - Largest tribe, art, jewelry, sand paintings.
2. Yanomami (Brazil, Venezuela) - Amazon rainforest, communal living.
3. Mapuche (Chile, Argentina) - Resistance history, rich traditions.
4. Inuit (Canada, Greenland, Alaska) - Arctic survival skills, igloos.
### Europe
1. Sami (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia) - Reindeer herding, unique languages.
2. Basque (Spain, France) - Distinct language, traditional sports.
### Oceania
1. Aboriginal Australians (Australia) - Diverse cultures, ancient traditions.
2. Maori (New Zealand) - Mythology, haka dance, carvings, tattoos.
3. Papuan Tribes (Papua New Guinea) - Diverse tribes, Huli known for wigs, face painting.
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Africa
1. Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) - Semi-nomadic, known for customs, dress, beadwork.
2. Zulu (South Africa) - Largest ethnic group, rich history, cultural practices.
3. San/Bushmen (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa) - Ancient hunter-gatherers.
4. Himba (Namibia) - Ochre-covered skin, intricate hairstyles.
### Asia
1. Toda (India) - Nilgiri Hills, traditional dairy economy.
2. Hmong (China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) - Vibrant clothing, embroidery.
3. Batek (Malaysia) - Nomadic hunter-gatherers.
4. Kalash (Pakistan) - Unique polytheistic beliefs, colorful festivals.
### Americas
1. Navajo (USA) - Largest tribe, art, jewelry, sand paintings.
2. Yanomami (Brazil, Venezuela) - Amazon rainforest, communal living.
3. Mapuche (Chile, Argentina) - Resistance history, rich traditions.
4. Inuit (Canada, Greenland, Alaska) - Arctic survival skills, igloos.
### Europe
1. Sami (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia) - Reindeer herding, unique languages.
2. Basque (Spain, France) - Distinct language, traditional sports.
### Oceania
1. Aboriginal Australians (Australia) - Diverse cultures, ancient traditions.
2. Maori (New Zealand) - Mythology, haka dance, carvings, tattoos.
3. Papuan Tribes (Papua New Guinea) - Diverse tribes, Huli known for wigs, face painting.
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Major Rivers of the World and Their Draining Points
1. Nile River (Africa)
- Drains into: Mediterranean Sea
2. Amazon River (South America)
- Drains into: Atlantic Ocean
3. Yangtze River (Asia)
- Drains into: East China Sea
4. Mississippi River (North America)
- Drains into: Gulf of Mexico
5. Yenisei River (Asia)
- Drains into: Kara Sea (Arctic Ocean)
6. Yellow River (Asia)
- Drains into: Bohai Sea
7. Ob River (Asia)
- Drains into: Gulf of Ob (Arctic Ocean)
8. Congo River (Africa)
- Drains into: Atlantic Ocean
9. Mekong River (Asia)
- Drains into: South China Sea
10. Volga River (Europe)
- Drains into: Caspian Sea
11. Danube River (Europe)
- Drains into: Black Sea
12. Ganges River (Asia)
- Drains into: Bay of Bengal
13. Indus River (Asia)
- Drains into: Arabian Sea
14. Murray River (Australia)
- Drains into: Southern Ocean (via Lake Alexandrina)
15. Niger River (Africa)
- Drains into: Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean)
16. Lena River (Asia)
- Drains into: Laptev Sea (Arctic Ocean)
17. Mackenzie River (North America)
- Drains into: Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean)
18. Zambezi River (Africa)
- Drains into: Indian Ocean
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1. Nile River (Africa)
- Drains into: Mediterranean Sea
2. Amazon River (South America)
- Drains into: Atlantic Ocean
3. Yangtze River (Asia)
- Drains into: East China Sea
4. Mississippi River (North America)
- Drains into: Gulf of Mexico
5. Yenisei River (Asia)
- Drains into: Kara Sea (Arctic Ocean)
6. Yellow River (Asia)
- Drains into: Bohai Sea
7. Ob River (Asia)
- Drains into: Gulf of Ob (Arctic Ocean)
8. Congo River (Africa)
- Drains into: Atlantic Ocean
9. Mekong River (Asia)
- Drains into: South China Sea
10. Volga River (Europe)
- Drains into: Caspian Sea
11. Danube River (Europe)
- Drains into: Black Sea
12. Ganges River (Asia)
- Drains into: Bay of Bengal
13. Indus River (Asia)
- Drains into: Arabian Sea
14. Murray River (Australia)
- Drains into: Southern Ocean (via Lake Alexandrina)
15. Niger River (Africa)
- Drains into: Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean)
16. Lena River (Asia)
- Drains into: Laptev Sea (Arctic Ocean)
17. Mackenzie River (North America)
- Drains into: Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean)
18. Zambezi River (Africa)
- Drains into: Indian Ocean
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Coal Mines in Europe
1. Germany
- Garzweiler Mine: Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, it is a large open-pit lignite mine.
- Hambach Mine: Also in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its significant lignite production.
2. Poland
- Bełchatów Coal Mine: Located in Łódź Voivodeship, it is one of the largest lignite mines in Europe.
- Bogdanka Coal Mine: Situated in Lublin Voivodeship, a major source of hard coal.
3. United Kingdom
- Ffos-y-fran Land Reclamation Scheme: An open-pit coal mine in South Wales.
- Hatfield Colliery: One of the last deep coal mines in the UK before its closure in 2015, located in South Yorkshire.
4. Czech Republic
- ČSA Coal Mine: Located in the Most Basin, it's a significant lignite mining site.
- Nástup Tušimice Mine: Another important lignite mine in the Czech Republic.
Iron Mines in Europe
1. Sweden
- Kiruna Mine: Located in the Lapland region, it's one of the largest and most modern underground iron ore mines in the world.
- Malmberget Mine: Also in Lapland, known for significant iron ore production.
2. Russia (European part)
- Kovdor Mine: Located in the Murmansk region, a major source of iron ore.
- Lebedinsky GOK: In the Belgorod region, one of the largest iron ore mining and beneficiation complexes.
3. Ukraine
- Kryvyi Rih Basin: Known as Kryvbas, this region in central Ukraine is one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world.
- Poltava Mine: Another significant iron ore mine located in the Poltava region.
4. France
- Lorraine Iron Mines: Historically significant, located in the Lorraine region, though largely depleted now.
- Mines of the Cévennes: Another historical iron mining area, though not as active today.
5. Spain
- Rio Tinto Mines: Located in Andalusia, historically significant for various minerals including iron.
- Alquife Mines: Located in the province of Granada, known for iron ore production.
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1. Germany
- Garzweiler Mine: Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, it is a large open-pit lignite mine.
- Hambach Mine: Also in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its significant lignite production.
2. Poland
- Bełchatów Coal Mine: Located in Łódź Voivodeship, it is one of the largest lignite mines in Europe.
- Bogdanka Coal Mine: Situated in Lublin Voivodeship, a major source of hard coal.
3. United Kingdom
- Ffos-y-fran Land Reclamation Scheme: An open-pit coal mine in South Wales.
- Hatfield Colliery: One of the last deep coal mines in the UK before its closure in 2015, located in South Yorkshire.
4. Czech Republic
- ČSA Coal Mine: Located in the Most Basin, it's a significant lignite mining site.
- Nástup Tušimice Mine: Another important lignite mine in the Czech Republic.
Iron Mines in Europe
1. Sweden
- Kiruna Mine: Located in the Lapland region, it's one of the largest and most modern underground iron ore mines in the world.
- Malmberget Mine: Also in Lapland, known for significant iron ore production.
2. Russia (European part)
- Kovdor Mine: Located in the Murmansk region, a major source of iron ore.
- Lebedinsky GOK: In the Belgorod region, one of the largest iron ore mining and beneficiation complexes.
3. Ukraine
- Kryvyi Rih Basin: Known as Kryvbas, this region in central Ukraine is one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world.
- Poltava Mine: Another significant iron ore mine located in the Poltava region.
4. France
- Lorraine Iron Mines: Historically significant, located in the Lorraine region, though largely depleted now.
- Mines of the Cévennes: Another historical iron mining area, though not as active today.
5. Spain
- Rio Tinto Mines: Located in Andalusia, historically significant for various minerals including iron.
- Alquife Mines: Located in the province of Granada, known for iron ore production.
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Notable International Rail Links
Europe
- Eurostar: Connects UK (London) with France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels), and the Netherlands (Amsterdam) via the Channel Tunnel.
- Thalys: High-speed service linking France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), and Germany (Cologne).
- TGV Lyria: Connects France (Paris) with Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich).
Asia
- Trans-Siberian Railway: Runs from Russia (Moscow) to China, Mongolia, and North Korea.
- Eastern and Oriental Express: Luxury service from Singapore through Malaysia to Thailand (Bangkok).
- Samjhauta Express: Bi-weekly service between India (New Delhi) and Pakistan (Lahore).
North America
- Amtrak Cascades: Links the USA (Pacific Northwest) with Canada (Vancouver).
- Amtrak Adirondack: Connects USA (New York City) with Canada (Montreal).
Africa
- Tazara Railway: Connects Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) with Zambia (New Kapiri Mposhi).
- Rift Valley Railways: Runs between Kenya (Mombasa) and Uganda (Kampala).
South America
- Tren Internacional: Connects Argentina (Mendoza) with Chile (Santiago).
- Trans-Andean Railway: Links Peru (Mollendo) with Bolivia (La Paz).
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Europe
- Eurostar: Connects UK (London) with France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels), and the Netherlands (Amsterdam) via the Channel Tunnel.
- Thalys: High-speed service linking France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), and Germany (Cologne).
- TGV Lyria: Connects France (Paris) with Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich).
Asia
- Trans-Siberian Railway: Runs from Russia (Moscow) to China, Mongolia, and North Korea.
- Eastern and Oriental Express: Luxury service from Singapore through Malaysia to Thailand (Bangkok).
- Samjhauta Express: Bi-weekly service between India (New Delhi) and Pakistan (Lahore).
North America
- Amtrak Cascades: Links the USA (Pacific Northwest) with Canada (Vancouver).
- Amtrak Adirondack: Connects USA (New York City) with Canada (Montreal).
Africa
- Tazara Railway: Connects Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) with Zambia (New Kapiri Mposhi).
- Rift Valley Railways: Runs between Kenya (Mombasa) and Uganda (Kampala).
South America
- Tren Internacional: Connects Argentina (Mendoza) with Chile (Santiago).
- Trans-Andean Railway: Links Peru (Mollendo) with Bolivia (La Paz).
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### Best Coal Mines and States in India
#### Major Coal Mines
- Jharia Coalfield (Jharkhand)
- Largest, oldest, high-quality coking coal.
- Raniganj Coalfield (West Bengal)
- Birthplace, coking and non-coking coal.
- Korba Coalfield (Chhattisgarh)
- Largest producer, thermal coal.
- Talcher Coalfield (Odisha)
- Fast-growing, thermal power.
- Singrauli Coalfield (Madhya Pradesh)
- Vast reserves, thermal plants.
#### Leading Coal-Producing States
- Jharkhand
- Largest reserves, Jharia, Bokaro, North Karanpura.
- Chhattisgarh
- Coking and non-coking, Korba, Hasdeo-Arand, Mand-Raigarh.
- Odisha
- Significant producer, Talcher, Ib Valley.
- West Bengal
- High-quality coal, Raniganj, Jhargram.
- Madhya Pradesh
- Important supplier, Singrauli, Sohagpur.
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#### Major Coal Mines
- Jharia Coalfield (Jharkhand)
- Largest, oldest, high-quality coking coal.
- Raniganj Coalfield (West Bengal)
- Birthplace, coking and non-coking coal.
- Korba Coalfield (Chhattisgarh)
- Largest producer, thermal coal.
- Talcher Coalfield (Odisha)
- Fast-growing, thermal power.
- Singrauli Coalfield (Madhya Pradesh)
- Vast reserves, thermal plants.
#### Leading Coal-Producing States
- Jharkhand
- Largest reserves, Jharia, Bokaro, North Karanpura.
- Chhattisgarh
- Coking and non-coking, Korba, Hasdeo-Arand, Mand-Raigarh.
- Odisha
- Significant producer, Talcher, Ib Valley.
- West Bengal
- High-quality coal, Raniganj, Jhargram.
- Madhya Pradesh
- Important supplier, Singrauli, Sohagpur.
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Some notable "firsts" in various categories in India:
Politics and Governance
1. First President of India: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. First Prime Minister of India: Jawaharlal Nehru
3. First Woman President of India: Pratibha Patil
4. First Woman Prime Minister of India: Indira Gandhi
5. First Indian Governor-General of Independent India: C. Rajagopalachari
6. First Speaker of Lok Sabha: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
7. First Chief Justice of India: H.J. Kania
8. First Woman Chief Minister: Sucheta Kripalani (Uttar Pradesh, 1963)
Science and Technology
1. First Indian in Space: Rakesh Sharma
2. First Satellite: Aryabhata (launched in 1975)
3. First Indigenous Supercomputer: PARAM 8000 (developed in 1991)
4. First Mission to Mars: Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission, launched in 2013)
5. First Nuclear Test: Pokhran-I (Smiling Buddha, conducted in 1974)
Sports
1. First Olympic Gold Medal (Individual): Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008)
2. First Woman to win a Medal at the Olympics: Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting, 2000)
3. First Cricket World Cup Win: 1983 (under Kapil Dev’s captaincy)
4. First Indian Grandmaster in Chess: Viswanathan Anand (1988)
Literature and Arts
1. First Indian to win the Booker Prize: Arundhati Roy (The God of Small Things, 1997)
2. First Indian Film to win an Oscar: "Mother India" (nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, 1957)
3. First Indian to win the Grammy Award: Pandit Ravi Shankar (1972)
4. First Indian to win a Nobel Prize: Rabindranath Tagore (Literature, 1913)
Education
1. First University in India: University of Calcutta (established in 1857)
2. First Medical College: Calcutta Medical College (established in 1835)
3. First IIT (Indian Institute of Technology): IIT Kharagpur (established in 1951)
4. First IIM (Indian Institute of Management): IIM Calcutta (established in 1961)
Military
1. First Field Marshal of India: Sam Manekshaw
2. First Indian to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra: Major Somnath Sharma (posthumously, 1947)
3. First Indian Aircraft Carrier: INS Vikrant
Transportation
1. First Passenger Train: Ran between Mumbai and Thane (1853)
2. First Metro Rail: Kolkata Metro (started in 1984)
3. First Indian to fly an aircraft: J.R.D. Tata (1929)
Women Pioneers
1. First Woman IPS Officer: Kiran Bedi
2. First Woman to climb Mount Everest: Bachendri Pal (1984)
Miscellaneous
1. First Indian to climb Mount Everest: Tenzing Norgay (with Edmund Hillary, 1953)
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Politics and Governance
1. First President of India: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. First Prime Minister of India: Jawaharlal Nehru
3. First Woman President of India: Pratibha Patil
4. First Woman Prime Minister of India: Indira Gandhi
5. First Indian Governor-General of Independent India: C. Rajagopalachari
6. First Speaker of Lok Sabha: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
7. First Chief Justice of India: H.J. Kania
8. First Woman Chief Minister: Sucheta Kripalani (Uttar Pradesh, 1963)
Science and Technology
1. First Indian in Space: Rakesh Sharma
2. First Satellite: Aryabhata (launched in 1975)
3. First Indigenous Supercomputer: PARAM 8000 (developed in 1991)
4. First Mission to Mars: Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission, launched in 2013)
5. First Nuclear Test: Pokhran-I (Smiling Buddha, conducted in 1974)
Sports
1. First Olympic Gold Medal (Individual): Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008)
2. First Woman to win a Medal at the Olympics: Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting, 2000)
3. First Cricket World Cup Win: 1983 (under Kapil Dev’s captaincy)
4. First Indian Grandmaster in Chess: Viswanathan Anand (1988)
Literature and Arts
1. First Indian to win the Booker Prize: Arundhati Roy (The God of Small Things, 1997)
2. First Indian Film to win an Oscar: "Mother India" (nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, 1957)
3. First Indian to win the Grammy Award: Pandit Ravi Shankar (1972)
4. First Indian to win a Nobel Prize: Rabindranath Tagore (Literature, 1913)
Education
1. First University in India: University of Calcutta (established in 1857)
2. First Medical College: Calcutta Medical College (established in 1835)
3. First IIT (Indian Institute of Technology): IIT Kharagpur (established in 1951)
4. First IIM (Indian Institute of Management): IIM Calcutta (established in 1961)
Military
1. First Field Marshal of India: Sam Manekshaw
2. First Indian to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra: Major Somnath Sharma (posthumously, 1947)
3. First Indian Aircraft Carrier: INS Vikrant
Transportation
1. First Passenger Train: Ran between Mumbai and Thane (1853)
2. First Metro Rail: Kolkata Metro (started in 1984)
3. First Indian to fly an aircraft: J.R.D. Tata (1929)
Women Pioneers
1. First Woman IPS Officer: Kiran Bedi
2. First Woman to climb Mount Everest: Bachendri Pal (1984)
Miscellaneous
1. First Indian to climb Mount Everest: Tenzing Norgay (with Edmund Hillary, 1953)
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Traditional Martial Arts of India and Their States
1. Kalaripayattu - Kerala
2. Silambam - Tamil Nadu
3. Thang-Ta - Manipur
4. Gatka - Punjab
5. Mardani Khel - Maharashtra
6. Lathi Khela - West Bengal
7. Kuttiyum Kolum - Kerala
8. Paika Akhada - Odisha
9. Varma Kalai - Tamil Nadu
10. Musti Yuddha - Uttar Pradesh
11. Inbuan Wrestling - Mizoram
12. Mukna - Manipur
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1. Kalaripayattu - Kerala
2. Silambam - Tamil Nadu
3. Thang-Ta - Manipur
4. Gatka - Punjab
5. Mardani Khel - Maharashtra
6. Lathi Khela - West Bengal
7. Kuttiyum Kolum - Kerala
8. Paika Akhada - Odisha
9. Varma Kalai - Tamil Nadu
10. Musti Yuddha - Uttar Pradesh
11. Inbuan Wrestling - Mizoram
12. Mukna - Manipur
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Classical Dances of India and Their States
1. Bharatanatyam - Tamil Nadu
2. Kathak - Uttar Pradesh
3. Kathakali - Kerala
4. Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh
5. Odissi - Odisha
6. Manipuri - Manipur
7. Mohiniyattam - Kerala
8. Sattriya - Assam
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1. Bharatanatyam - Tamil Nadu
2. Kathak - Uttar Pradesh
3. Kathakali - Kerala
4. Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh
5. Odissi - Odisha
6. Manipuri - Manipur
7. Mohiniyattam - Kerala
8. Sattriya - Assam
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Traditional Dances of India and Their States
1. Bihu - Assam
2. Ghoomar - Rajasthan
3. Garba - Gujarat
4. Lavani - Maharashtra
5. Bhangra - Punjab
6. Dollu Kunitha - Karnataka
7. Jhumar - Haryana
8. Gidda - Punjab
9. Dandiya Raas - Gujarat
10. Chhau - Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand
11. Yakshagana - Karnataka
12. Rouf - Jammu and Kashmir
13. Ghoomar - Rajasthan
14. Pung Cholom - Manipur
15. Kalbelia - Rajasthan
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1. Bihu - Assam
2. Ghoomar - Rajasthan
3. Garba - Gujarat
4. Lavani - Maharashtra
5. Bhangra - Punjab
6. Dollu Kunitha - Karnataka
7. Jhumar - Haryana
8. Gidda - Punjab
9. Dandiya Raas - Gujarat
10. Chhau - Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand
11. Yakshagana - Karnataka
12. Rouf - Jammu and Kashmir
13. Ghoomar - Rajasthan
14. Pung Cholom - Manipur
15. Kalbelia - Rajasthan
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Traditional Paintings of India and Their Regions
1. Madhubani - Bihar
2. Warli - Maharashtra
3. Pattachitra - Odisha and West Bengal
4. Tanjore - Tamil Nadu
5. Kalamkari - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
6. Phad - Rajasthan
7. Miniature Paintings - Rajasthan
8. Gond - Madhya Pradesh
9. Kangra - Himachal Pradesh
10. Pichwai - Rajasthan
11. Saura - Odisha
12. Cheriyal Scrolls - Telangana
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1. Madhubani - Bihar
2. Warli - Maharashtra
3. Pattachitra - Odisha and West Bengal
4. Tanjore - Tamil Nadu
5. Kalamkari - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
6. Phad - Rajasthan
7. Miniature Paintings - Rajasthan
8. Gond - Madhya Pradesh
9. Kangra - Himachal Pradesh
10. Pichwai - Rajasthan
11. Saura - Odisha
12. Cheriyal Scrolls - Telangana
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Kharif Crops
- Sowing Season: Monsoon (June to July)
- Harvesting Season: Post-monsoon (September to October)
- Examples: Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Cotton, Soybean, Sugarcane, Groundnut, Turmeric
- Characteristics: Depend heavily on rainfall; require warm and wet climate during germination and growth.
Rabi Crops
- Sowing Season: Winter (October to December)
- Harvesting Season: Summer (April to June)
- Examples: Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Peas, Gram, Oats
- Characteristics: Require cool climate for germination and warm climate for maturation; rely on irrigation.
Zaid Crops
- Sowing Season: Between Rabi and Kharif (March to June)
- Harvesting Season: Summer (June to July)
- Examples: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Fodder crops
- Characteristics: Short-duration crops; grown on residual moisture and irrigation.
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- Sowing Season: Monsoon (June to July)
- Harvesting Season: Post-monsoon (September to October)
- Examples: Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Cotton, Soybean, Sugarcane, Groundnut, Turmeric
- Characteristics: Depend heavily on rainfall; require warm and wet climate during germination and growth.
Rabi Crops
- Sowing Season: Winter (October to December)
- Harvesting Season: Summer (April to June)
- Examples: Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Peas, Gram, Oats
- Characteristics: Require cool climate for germination and warm climate for maturation; rely on irrigation.
Zaid Crops
- Sowing Season: Between Rabi and Kharif (March to June)
- Harvesting Season: Summer (June to July)
- Examples: Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Fodder crops
- Characteristics: Short-duration crops; grown on residual moisture and irrigation.
#Kas_Prelims
Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards 2023:
1. S. Somanath - Chairman of ISRO
2. Aditi Ashok - Golfer
3. V. Gopala Gowda - Retired Supreme Court Judge
4. Dinesh Amin Mattu - Former Journalist
5. Charmadi Hasanabba - Philanthropist
6. Huchchamma Basappa Chowdri - Donated land for a school in Koppal
7. Lieutenant General Codanda Poovaiah Cariappa - Indian Army
8. 'Dingri' Nagaraj - Actor
9. B. Janardhana (Bank Janardhana) - Actor
10. G.V. Balaram - Solar Park Establishment in Pavagada
#Kas_Prelims
1. S. Somanath - Chairman of ISRO
2. Aditi Ashok - Golfer
3. V. Gopala Gowda - Retired Supreme Court Judge
4. Dinesh Amin Mattu - Former Journalist
5. Charmadi Hasanabba - Philanthropist
6. Huchchamma Basappa Chowdri - Donated land for a school in Koppal
7. Lieutenant General Codanda Poovaiah Cariappa - Indian Army
8. 'Dingri' Nagaraj - Actor
9. B. Janardhana (Bank Janardhana) - Actor
10. G.V. Balaram - Solar Park Establishment in Pavagada
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The national parks of Karnataka :
1. Bandipur National Park
- River: Kabini River
- Important Species: Tigers, Elephants, Indian Bison
2. Bannerghatta National Park
- River: Suvarnamukhi River
- Important Species: Tigers, Lions, Indian Leopards
3. Kudremukh National Park
- River: Bhadra River
- Important Species: Lion-tailed Macaque, Malabar Civet, Great Pied Hornbill
4. Nagarhole National Park
- River: Kabini River
- Important Species: Tigers, Indian Leopards, Asiatic Elephants
5. Anshi National Park
- River: Kali River
- Important Species: Black Panthers, Bengal Tigers, Indian Elephants
1. Bandipur National Park
- River: Kabini River
- Important Species: Tigers, Elephants, Indian Bison
2. Bannerghatta National Park
- River: Suvarnamukhi River
- Important Species: Tigers, Lions, Indian Leopards
3. Kudremukh National Park
- River: Bhadra River
- Important Species: Lion-tailed Macaque, Malabar Civet, Great Pied Hornbill
4. Nagarhole National Park
- River: Kabini River
- Important Species: Tigers, Indian Leopards, Asiatic Elephants
5. Anshi National Park
- River: Kali River
- Important Species: Black Panthers, Bengal Tigers, Indian Elephants
Some major cities in India and the rivers that flow through or near them:
1. New Delhi
- River: Yamuna
2. Mumbai
- River: Mithi
3. Kolkata
- River: Hooghly (a distributary of the Ganges)
4. Chennai
- Rivers: Cooum, Adyar
5. Bangalore
- Rivers: Arkavathi, Vrishabhavathi
6. Hyderabad
- River: Musi
7. Ahmedabad
- River: Sabarmati
8. Pune
- Rivers: Mula, Mutha
9. Lucknow
- River: Gomti
10. Kanpur
- River: Ganges
11. Patna
- River: Ganges
12. Jaipur
- River: Banas (nearby)
13. Surat
- River: Tapti
14. Varanasi
- River: Ganges
15. Bhopal
- River: Betwa (nearby)
16. Nagpur
- River: Nag
17. Indore
- River: Khan (a tributary of Shipra)
18. Thiruvananthapuram
- River: Karamana
19. Coimbatore
- River: Noyyal
1. New Delhi
- River: Yamuna
2. Mumbai
- River: Mithi
3. Kolkata
- River: Hooghly (a distributary of the Ganges)
4. Chennai
- Rivers: Cooum, Adyar
5. Bangalore
- Rivers: Arkavathi, Vrishabhavathi
6. Hyderabad
- River: Musi
7. Ahmedabad
- River: Sabarmati
8. Pune
- Rivers: Mula, Mutha
9. Lucknow
- River: Gomti
10. Kanpur
- River: Ganges
11. Patna
- River: Ganges
12. Jaipur
- River: Banas (nearby)
13. Surat
- River: Tapti
14. Varanasi
- River: Ganges
15. Bhopal
- River: Betwa (nearby)
16. Nagpur
- River: Nag
17. Indore
- River: Khan (a tributary of Shipra)
18. Thiruvananthapuram
- River: Karamana
19. Coimbatore
- River: Noyyal
Some major cities around the world and the significant rivers that flow through or near them:
1. New York City, USA
- River: Hudson
2. Chicago, USA
- River: Chicago
3. Toronto, Canada
- River: Humber, Don
4. Buenos Aires, Argentina
- River: Río de la Plata (estuary), Paraná (nearby)
5. São Paulo, Brazil
- River: Tietê, Pinheiros
6. London, United Kingdom
- River: Thames
7. Paris, France
- River: Seine
8. Berlin, Germany
- River: Spree
9. Moscow, Russia
- River: Moskva
10. Istanbul, Turkey
- River: Bosphorus (strait), Golden Horn (inlet)
11. Cairo, Egypt
- River: Nile
12. Tokyo, Japan
- River: Sumida, Arakawa
13. Shanghai, China
- River: Huangpu
14. Beijing, China
- River: Yongding, Chaobai
15. Mumbai, India
- River: Mithi
16. Delhi, India
- River: Yamuna
17. Bangkok, Thailand
- River: Chao Phraya
18. Sydney, Australia
- River: Parramatta
19. Seoul, South Korea
- River: Han
1. New York City, USA
- River: Hudson
2. Chicago, USA
- River: Chicago
3. Toronto, Canada
- River: Humber, Don
4. Buenos Aires, Argentina
- River: Río de la Plata (estuary), Paraná (nearby)
5. São Paulo, Brazil
- River: Tietê, Pinheiros
6. London, United Kingdom
- River: Thames
7. Paris, France
- River: Seine
8. Berlin, Germany
- River: Spree
9. Moscow, Russia
- River: Moskva
10. Istanbul, Turkey
- River: Bosphorus (strait), Golden Horn (inlet)
11. Cairo, Egypt
- River: Nile
12. Tokyo, Japan
- River: Sumida, Arakawa
13. Shanghai, China
- River: Huangpu
14. Beijing, China
- River: Yongding, Chaobai
15. Mumbai, India
- River: Mithi
16. Delhi, India
- River: Yamuna
17. Bangkok, Thailand
- River: Chao Phraya
18. Sydney, Australia
- River: Parramatta
19. Seoul, South Korea
- River: Han
Equator Passes Through These Countries
1. Ecuador
2. Colombia
3. Brazil
4. São Tomé and Príncipe
5. Gabon
6. Republic of the Congo
7. Democratic Republic of the Congo
8. Uganda
9. Kenya
10. Somalia
11. Maldives (through its southern atolls)
12. Indonesia
13. Kiribati
Note :The equator does not pass through any state in India.
1. Ecuador
2. Colombia
3. Brazil
4. São Tomé and Príncipe
5. Gabon
6. Republic of the Congo
7. Democratic Republic of the Congo
8. Uganda
9. Kenya
10. Somalia
11. Maldives (through its southern atolls)
12. Indonesia
13. Kiribati
Note :The equator does not pass through any state in India.
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