1. Flora denotes plants of a particular region.
2. The term ‘Fauna’ is used to denote the species of animals of a particular region.
3. In 2001, the actual forest cover in India was only 20.55%.
4. Sundri trees are found in Ganga- Brahamputra delta. Royal Bengal Tiger is the famous animal in these forests.
5. ‘Sarpagandha’ is used to treat blood pressure & is found only in India.
6. The fresh juice of leaves of ‘Arjun’ is a cure of earache. It is also used to regulate blood pressure.
7. Leaves of ‘Babool’ are sued as a cure for eye sores. Its gum is used as a tonic.
8. ‘Neem’ has high antibiotic and antibacterial properties.
9. ‘Kachnar’ is used to cure asthma and ulcers. The buds and roots are good for digestive problems.
10. The natural habitat of the Indian lion is the Gir Forest in Gujrat.
11. Kiang – Tibetan wild ass – found in Ladakh region.
12. The easternmost longitude of India is 97o25/.
13. The southern most latitude of India is 6o45/.
14. Highest peak in India – Kanchenjunga – 8598m
15. Highest peak of Eastern Ghats – Mahendragiri (1501m).
16. Highest peak of Western Ghats – Anai Mudi (2695m).
17. Bhagirathi joined by Alaknanda at Devprayag and by Madakini at Rudraprayag.
18. Brahmaputra rises in Tibet east of Mansarover lake. At Namcha Barwa (7757m), it takes U turn and enter India in A.P. through a gorge.
19. ‘Dakshin Ganga’ – Godavari is the largest river of Peninsular India.
20. Wular lake is the largest fresh water lake in India. It is formed as a result of tectonic activity.
21. The latitudinal extent influence the duration of the day and night as one moves from south to north.
22. India forms a part of South Asia.
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