Discuss the key features of the drainage system of India's north east region while enumerating various rivers and their tributaries.

Some of the prominent features of the North East India’s drainage system include- Arteries of Inland waterways. Form Deltas. Flooding of rivers. Formation of islands- Example-Majuli. Antecedent Rivers- Example- Brahmaputra There are numerous streams and small rivers which act as ..

Give a comparative account of structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperate cyclone.

The key differences between Tropical and Temperate Cyclones can be understood under below headings: Location Tropical cyclones form along the 5 to 10 degree latitude {but never form along 0 to 5 degree latitude due to absence of coriolis force} ..

Discuss the legal and institutional framework to regulate and control the extraction of natural resources in seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdictions.

The International law, based around the notion of State sovereignty, confers exclusive rights on each State to adopt its own national laws and policies within its land territory and the maritime zones over which it has jurisdiction. However, there is ..

"Topographic constraints, distribution pattern, technical limitation, and poor management do not allow India to harness its water resources efficiently." Discuss.

Topographic constraints, distribution pattern, technical limitation, and poor management are the key factors which inhibit India for using her water resources efficiently.  Topographic Constraints- The topography plays a major role in determining the catchment hydrology, storage, flow path distance and ..

South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

In the recent years the south china sea has become very significant in the geopolitical rivalries of the world because of its expected natural resources and the strategic reasons. The south china sea is one of the most disputed sea ..

While elucidating their formation, account for the distribution of atolls around the globe within tropical and subtropical waters of oceans and seas.

Atolls are formed due to accumulation and compaction of skeletons of lime secreting organisms know as coral polyps. Coral polyps cannot survive above water level so they are always found either up to water level or below it. They always ..

Describe three landforms each created due to (1) endogenous (2) exogenous forces.

Landforms created due to endogenetic forces: Fold Mountains Fold mountains are formed due to folding of crustal rocks by compressive force generated by endogenetic forces. These are the highest and most extensive landforms of the world and found in all ..

Despite being rich in natural resources, Africa continent has widespread poverty and under-development. Examine the causes.

Africa is an example of paradox of plenty. Africa is blessed with vast natural resources and rich environments. It is endowed with productive land and with valuable natural resources, which include renewable resources (such as water, forestry, and fisheries) and ..