After reading this article you will learn about the definition and characteristics of arid zone. Definition of Arid Zone: The literature on the world's arid zone demonstrates that there are many different definitions of the area referred to, and many different definitions of the aridity which is suggested to be the distinguishing characteristic. The differences stem partly from the fact [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Indian Arid Zone:- 1. Concept of Indian Arid Zone 2. Delimitation of Indian Arid Zone 3. State-Wise Descriptions 4. Pattern of Aridity Index in the Arid Zone in Different States of India. Concept of Indian Arid Zone: The word 'arid' originates from the Greek word 'arere' meaning' to be dry'. The term [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the geology of Indian arid zone. The chief characteristic of the geology and rocks of India arid-zone is noticed in its remarkable succession of pre-Cambrian rocks which go far down towards the base of the Archaean. This sequence commences for the Bundelkhand gneiss, which is one of the oldest granites exposed anywhere [...]