Winter Solstice and its Significance

The word solstice is derived from the Latin word ‘solstitum’ which stands for the Sun standing still. It is on this day the Sun seems to stand still at the Tropic of Capricon & then reverses its direction as it ..

How are plateaus formed? Also briefly discuss the features of the Deccan Plateau and its economic significance.

Plateau is a flat elevated landform which is higher than plains but not as high as mountains. Formation of Plateau: Volcanism produces lava plateau. Ex. Deccan Plateau formation. Crustal shortening – thrusting of one rock on other and folding of ..

Though the population of hunter-gatherers have declined drastically around the world, there are some tribes which have managed to maintain much of their identity as hunter-gatherers even in this era. Discuss while citing suitable examples.

Hunter-gatherers engaged in the most primitive economic activity. Although it is argued that the last hunting and gathering societies would  vanish from our world soon, there are few tribes which have managed to maintain their independent identity as hunter-gatherers. Some ..

Discuss the spatial distribution of nomadic pastoralism around the world and explain the concept of transhumance.

Most regions of nomadic herding have an arid or semi-arid climate with a rainfall of less than 50 cm. Due to this, trees are not found over large areas and grasses and shrubs are the dominant life form of vegetation. ..

Explain the formation of tropical cyclones. Also, illustrate the global distribution of these cyclones.

A tropical cyclone is a low pressure system over tropical or subtropical waters, with organised convection. The winds at lower level rotate clockwise (Southern Hemisphere) and anticlockwise (Northern Hemisphere). Formation of tropical cyclones: Conditions conducive for formation of tropical cyclones: ..

With suitable examples, discuss the various landforms associated with volcanic activities.

Volcano refers to a place from where gases, ashes and lave escapes out. Volcanic landforms are created by cooling of magma or lava. Intrusive Landforms When Magma cools inside the crust. The different types of intrusive landforms are: Batholith: Large ..

Account for the spatial distribution of food gathering as main economic activity around the world.

Food gathering is the lowest order of economic activity. This occupation today persists largely in the equatorial and tropical areas. The chief areas where food gathering survives as a mode of life even today include: Amazon basin (parts of Brazil, ..

Explain the features of the rare-earth metals. Where do they come from?

Rare earths refer to a group of 17 elements that are known for their unique magnetic and electrochemical properties. Three public sector units namely National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. and Hindustan Copper Ltd. are set to sign ..