Topics
Introduction to Maps
- Essentials of Map Making
- History of Map Making
- Types of Maps Based on Scale
- Types of Maps Based on Function
- Uses of Maps
Geography as a Discipline
- Introduction to Geography as a Discipline
- Geography as an Integrating Discipline
- Branches of Geography
India — Location
- Introduction to India - Location
- Size of India
- India and Its Neighbours
India Physical Environment
Map Scale
- Methods of Scale
- Conversion of Scale
- Construction of the Graphical/Bar Scale
Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Structure and Physiography
- Introduction to Structure and Physiography
- The Peninsular Block
- The Himalayas and Other Peninsular Mountains
- Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain
- The North and Northeastern Mountains
- Physical Division of India > North Indian Plains
- Physical Division of India > The Peninsula
- The Indian Desert
- Physical Division of India > The Coastal Plains
- Physical Division of India > The Island Group
The Origin and Evolution of the Earth
- Introduction to the Origin and Evolution of the Earth
- Early Theories
- Modern Theories
- Our Solar System
- The Moon
- Evolution of the Earth
Latitude, Longitude and Time
- Introduction to Latitude, Longitude and Time
- Parallels of Latitudes
- Meridians of Longitude
- Longitude and Time
- International Date Line
Interior of the Earth
- Interior of the Earth
- Sources of Information About the Interior
- Earthquake
- Structure of the Earth
- Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms
Practical Work in Geography
Drainage System
- Concept of Drainage
- Drainage of India
- The Himalayan River System
- The Peninsular Rivers
- River Regimes
- Extent of Usability of River Water
Distribution of Oceans and Continents
- Introduction to Distribution of Oceans and Continents
- Continental Drift
- Concept of Sea Floor Spreading
- Plate Tectonics
- Movement of the Indian Plate
Climate
- Introduction to Climate
- Unity and Diversity in the Monsoon Climate
- Factors Affecting India's Climate
- Indian Monsoonal Regime
- The Rhythm of Seasons
- The Cold Weather Season
- Seasons in India > Hot Dry Summer
- Seasons in India > The South-West Monsoon Season
- Seasons in India > Retreating Monsoon
- Traditional Indian Seasons
Map Projections
- Need for Map Projection
- Elements of Map Projection
- Classification of Map Projections
- Constructing Some Selected Projections
Topographical Maps
- Topographical Maps
- Methods of Relief Representation
- Methods of Representation of Relief on the Map > Contours
- Types of Slope
- Types of Landforms
- Valley
- Identification of Cultural Features from Topographical Sheets
- Topographic or Ordnance Survey Maps
- Map Interpretation Procedure
Minerals and Rocks
- Rocks and Minerals
- Minerals
- Rocks
- Rock Cycle
Natural Vegetation
- Introduction of Natural Vegetation
- Types of Forests
- Forest Cover in India
- Forest Conservation
- Wildlife
- Wildlife Conservation in India
Geomorphic Processes
- Geomorphic Processes
- Endogenic Processes
- Exogenic Processes
- Weathering
- Mass Movements
- Erosion and Deposition
- Soil Formation
Introduction to Aerial Photographs
- Introduction to Aerial Photographs
- Uses of Aerial Photographs
- Advantages of Aerial Photography
- Types of Aerial Photographs
- Geometry of an Aerial Photograph
- Difference Between a Map and an Aerial Photograph
- Scale of Aerial Photograph
Soils
Introduction to Remote Sensing
- Introduction to Remote Sensing
- Stages in Remote Sensing
- Sensors
- Resolving Powers of the Satellites
- Sensor Resolutions
- Data Products
- Interpretation of Satellite Imageries
Landforms and Their Evolution
- Introduction to Landforms and Their Evolution
- Running Water
- Groundwater
- Glaciers
- Waves and Currents
- High Rocky Coasts
- Low Sedimentary Coasts
Natural Hazards and Disasters
- Introduction to Natural Hazards and Disasters
- Classification of Natural Disasters
- Natural Disasters and Hazards in India
- Earthquakes
- Tsunami
- Tropical Cyclone
- Floods
- Droughts
- Landslides
- Disaster Management
Composition and Structure of Atmosphere
- Introduction to Composition and Structure of Atmosphere
- Composition of the Atmosphere
- Atmosphere and Its Layers
Weather Instruments, Maps and Charts
- Introduction to Weather Instruments, Maps and Charts
- Weather Observations
- Surface Observatories
- Space-based Observations
- Weather Instruments
- Weather Maps and Charts
- Weather Symbols
Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature
- Introduction to Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature
- Solar Radiation
- Heating and Cooling of Atmosphere
- Inversion of Temperature
Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems
- Introduction to Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Forces Affecting the Velocity and Direction of Wind
- General Circulation of the Atmosphere
Water in the Atmosphere
- Introduction of Water in the Atmosphere
- Evaporation and Condensation
- Rainfall and It's Types
- World Distribution of Rainfall
World Climate and Climate Change
- Introduction of World Climate and Climate Change
- Koeppen’s Scheme of Classification of Climate
- Group A : Tropical Humid Climates
- Dry Climates : B
- Cold Snow Forest Climates (D)
- Polar Climates (E)
- Highland Climates (H)
- Causes of Climate Change
- Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
Water (Oceans)
- Hydrologic Cycle Or Water Cycle
- Components of Hydrologic Cycle
- The Relief of Ocean Floor
- Temperature of Ocean Waters
- Salinity of Ocean Waters
Movements of Ocean Water
- Introduction to Movements of Ocean Water
- Waves in Ocean Water
- Tides
- Types of Tides
- Ocean Currents
Life on the Earth
- Introduction to Life on the Earth
- Types of Ecosystems
- Ecological Balance
Biodiversity and Conservation
- Introduction to Biodiversity and Conservation
- Levels of Biodiversity
Notes
The Indian Desert:
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Indian Desert |
- The Thar desert, also known as the Great Indian desert, is a large arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that spans 200,000 km2 and forms a natural border between India and Pakistan.
- The Indian desert is located on the western outskirts of the Aravali Hills.
- It is a sandy plain with undulating sand dunes. The annual rainfall in this region is less than 150 mm. It has an arid climate with little vegetation.
- Streams appear during the rainy season. They soon vanish into the sand because they do not have enough water to reach the sea. Luni is the only major river in this area.
- Larger areas are covered by barchans (crescent-shaped dunes), but longitudinal dunes become more prominent near the Indo-Pakistan border. Group of barchans are found in Jaisalmer.
- It is the seventh largest desert in the world.The desert occupies two-thirds of Rajastan state and is located in the western part of the Aravalli range.
- The Thar desert is divided into two sections. The actual desert region (Marusthali) and the semi desert region (Bhangar). There are numerous types of sand dunes and salt lakes (Dhands) to be found here.
