Indian Geography

Kandhamal district (now written as Kandhamal) is located in Odisha (formerly Orissa). In 2008, this district witnessed severe communal violence following the murder of a Hindu religious leader. The riots resulted in significant loss of life and property displacement, making it a major news event that year.

The 11th National Conference on e-Governance was held in Panchkula, Haryana on February 7-8, 2008. This conference brings together officials to discuss digital governance initiatives.

Kheda district in Gujarat is home to India's first and most successful dairy cooperative (AMUL), which became the model for the White Revolution and Operation Flood movement.

Lucknow has been the capital of Uttar Pradesh since the state's formation. It is known for its cultural heritage, cuisine and historical monuments from the Awadh period.

The Aravalli Range is the oldest mountain range in India, located primarily in Rajasthan, running approximately 800 km from northeast to southwest. It separates the Thar Desert from the Deccan Plateau.

Raipur has been the capital of Chhattisgarh since the state's formation in November 2000, when it was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, Jabalpur is a major city in Madhya Pradesh, and Raigarh is a city in Chhattisgarh but not the capital.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls) is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka on the Sharavathi River. It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India with a drop of 253 meters (830 feet). The falls create four distinct cascades known as Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket, and are a major tourist attraction during the monsoon season.

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The Nilgiri Hills are situated in the southern part of India, primarily in Tamil Nadu. They form one of the oldest mountain ranges in the region and are known for their tea plantations, biodiversity, and popular hill stations like Ooty. While they extend into Kerala and Karnataka, the major portion lies in Tamil Nadu.

The Narmada Valley lies between the Vindhya Range to the north and the Satpura Range to the south. The Narmada River flows through this valley in a rift valley between these two parallel hill ranges. The Satluj Valley is in the Himalayas, while the Indus Valley is further northwest. The Doon Valley lies in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas.

 Lakshmibai national college of Physical education is located at Gwalior

Nalanda University, an ancient center of Buddhist learning, was located in what is now Bihar. It flourished from the 5th to 12th centuries CE and attracted scholars from across Asia before being destroyed in the 12th century.

Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka housed India's deepest mines, reaching depths over 3 kilometers. While Bellary, Anantapur, and Hospet are mining regions, Kolar was famous for its depth and gold production.

SJSRY (Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana) is a government scheme specifically designed for urban areas. It provides employment opportunities and skill development to the urban poor and was launched in 1997.