Geography of India (Part -I) (UPSC)

• There may be dry spells between rainy periods, leading to crop failure.
• At times, these winds may skip over certain regions without any apparent cause.
• The amount and timing of rainfall and the intervals of wet and dry spells vary yearly, a phenomenon known as the vagaries of the monsoons.
• The spatial distribution of rainfall is uneven: some regions may experience heavy rains, while others receive meagre or scanty rainfall.
• Typically, these winds begin retreating by the end of September, but their departure may sometimes be delayed until October.

Sikkim             57
Meghalaya      79
Nagaland        73
Manipur         82

As per 2011 states with lowest population density are: Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir and sikkim.

Idukki is known for its hydroelectric project, not a thermal power station, hence is a mismatch.
The Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project is the second largest hydroelectric project in Kerala, India.
Ghataprabha is a river project in the state of Karnataka, India which is primarily used for irrigation purposes.
"Ramganga... Multipurpose project" is correct. Ramganga project is a multipurpose scheme catering to the needs of irrigation, hydroelectric power, and
drinking water located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

• After three years of research, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) have for the first time systematically categorized 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes
  across India.
• Out of these, 179 communities are now recommended for inclusion in the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) lists.
• This historic effort aims to rectify long-standing classification gaps and ensure these communities receive rightful benefits.

• The Cauvery River System is one of the key river basins within the Peninsular Drainage System of India.
• The Cauvery River and its numerous tributaries flow through the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, creating lush agricultural lands and supporting a variety of ecosystems along its path.
• Spanning approximately 800 kilometres, the Cauvery is a crucial lifeline for the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• Known as the "Ganga of the South," the Cauvery has historical, cultural, and economic significance, playing a pivotal role in the irrigation and water supply for millions of people in the region.

• The church was built by Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, a Royal Danish missionary of German origin.
• It was established in 1718.
• Tharangambadi, a coastal town also known as Tranquebar during the Danish colonial era.
• MThe church was built for the local people, serving as a contrast to the Zion Church built in 1701 for the European elite.
• Ziegenbalg is also known for establishing the first Tamil printing press in India and publishing the first Tamil Bible in 1714, and he was buried in the New Jerusalem Church.