Physical Geography of India

Physical Geography of India provides a modern analysis of the natural elements of physical phenomena operating on the geographical space of India. Geological subsystems, geological regions of India and evolution of the Indian subcontinent have been discussed at length. Other significant themes include climatic subsystem, soil landscape subsystem, forest ecology subsystem and their impact on India's physical environment. This book also explores the relationship of land with agriculture and man in terms of landuse dynamics and their related ecological implications in present day relief. Topics covered include geological history of India, relief, drainage system, water management, monsoon climate and climatic regions of India, soils, forest and ecological regions of India, forest management, agro-climatic regions and results of landuse dynamics.This book is a valuable reference for students of geography, earth sciences and environmental sciences.