Indian Geography Questions

Extensive plantation of trees to increase plants count is called Afforestation.

Karst topography is created by the chemical weathering of the rocks such as limestone, dolomite etc...

A tenant farmer is one who resides on land owned by a landlord. These farmers would have to share the yield with the landowner in a process known as sharecropping. In the South, these farmers need to have their own tools and animals.

A Union territory is a type of administrative division in India. Unlike the other states which have their own state governments, union territories are ruled by the central government. There are 7 union territories in India. They are ::

• National Capital Territory of Delhi – Delhi.

• Chandigarh – Chandigarh.

• Daman and Diu – Daman.

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli – Silvassa.

• Pondicherry – Puducherry.

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Port Blair.

• Lakshadweep – Kavaratti.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is located in Mumbai.

The exact time taken by the earth for single rotation on its own axis is 23 hrs 56 min 4.09 sec.