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Forest in Tamil Nadu In Tamilnadu, the forest into divided into three major groups as per the temperature. They are Tropical Forest, Montane Subtropical forest, and Montane Temperate Forest. These are further divided based on moisture and physio-gnomic variations. Tropical Evergreen Forest The tropical evergreen forest is found in the regions which receive heavy rainfall. … Read more
Types of soil found in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu state is located in the southernmost part of the Indian subcontinent. It consists of several hills, plateaus, rivers,s and several types of soils. Types of soil are based on their physiography, such as hills, plateaus, coastal lines, rivers, etc. Also, the soil of a place depends … Read more
Autumn season in Tamil is called “இலையுதிர் காலம்”. It occurs between September and October and is one of the six traditional seasons observed in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu lies to the south of the Tropic of Cancer, which is near the Equator. It receives vertical Sun rays, and the temperature is relatively high throughout the … Read more
Blossom showers in India Blossom shower or Mango shower is a colloquial term that describes pre-monsoon rainfall. These rains are also called April rains or Summer Showers. These rains fall across South and Southeast Asia such as India, Cambodia, etc. In India, these rains have significant effects like affecting the growth of Mangoes and Coffee. … Read more
Tribal people are concentrated mainly in the Nilgiris district. Major Tribes in Tamil Nadu are Kodas, Thodas, Irulas, Kurumbas, Badagas, Kattunayakan and Paliyan. They form larger groups and mainly have pastoral work. The tribal population in Tamil Nadu, as per the 2011 census, is 7,94,697. Tamil Nadu has 38 tribes and sub-tribes. These people depend … Read more
Adivasi: Indigenous People of India India is one of the large homes for the Indigenous people, who haven’t been touched by the modern world. Also, this country has the largest tribal population in the World with 84.4 Million tribal people. Indigenous people or Tribal people In India are called Adivasis. Adivasis happens to be the … Read more
Human races in the world A Race is a group of people with similar, permanent distinguishing characteristics. People belonging to a particular race, skin and Hair colour have certain interpretations. The classification of racial groups should be done based on characteristics, and physical features inherited from a common ancestor. The important features based on race … Read more
Major rivers in Tamilnadu The rivers of Tamil Nadu are its lifeline. Tamilnadu has many rivers. However, the notable ones are Cauvery, Palar, Ponnaiyar, Vaigai, and Thamirabarani. Most of the rivers of Tamil Nadu originate from the Western Ghats flow towards the east and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Thamirabarani River is the only … Read more
Soil Percentage in India Soil distribution in India Agriculture mainly depends on the soil. It is composed of various minerals, air, organic matter, and water. These are present on the topmost layer of the land. Soil grains are of three types namely Sand, Clay, and Silt. The soils are formed by weathering of rocks and deposition … Read more
Physical determinants of agriculture The geographical determinants of Agriculture are Landform, climate, soil, and Irrigation. The landform of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu has a diverse landscape with hills, plateaus, and plains. The plains are mostly suitable for agriculture. The alluvial soil enhances agricultural productivity. Example – Plains of Cauvery. Agriculture on the Plateau is moderate … Read more