Thursday, November 27, 2025

Longest rivers and countries where they flow

 Here is the list of rivers and where they are located 



1.  Nile river 

                   Flows through Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda,  Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea 



2.  Amazon river

                  Flows through Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia,  Guyana 




3.  Yangtze river 

                Flows through China 



4.  Mississippi - Missouri river 

                    Flows through United States of America 



5.  Yenisei river

                    Flows through Russia and Mongolia 

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

What are neutron stars ??

 A neutron star is an incredibly dense celestial object formed from the remains of a massive star that has undergone a     supernova explosion.




How a neutron star formed??

A massive star runs out of fuel, collapses and explodes into a supernova.

The star 's core collapses causing protons and electrons to combine with neutrons.





Neutron stars are extremely dense.

They are relatively small having diameter of 10   -  20   kilometers.

They have incredibly strong magnetic field.

They rotate rapidly emitting beams of radiation that sweep through universe.

Wild facts about lions

1.  Lions are the only big cats that live in groups called  ' prides  '.


2.  There are two sub species of lions in the world.

        Asiatic lions

        African lions


3.  Asiatic lion is found in a small population in Gir Forest, Gujarat.


4.  Lion cubs are born with spots that helps them to camouflage in long grass.


5.  Lion's mane helps it appear larger and more threatening towards potential rivals.


6.  Lions need a lot of food to keep them going. 

      They can eat upto 40 kg in one meal  !!!


7.  Lions are clever hunters.

     They choose to hunt at night or during storms where their prey is               unlikely to see or hear them.


8.  Lions are the only one in cat species to roar together.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Which is the highest and lowest altitude in India ??

 Highest altitude in India 


 Highest altitude in India is   Kanchenjunga .


It is the third highest mountain peak in the world.

It is located at border between Sikkim and Nepal.

It influences regional climate pattern.

It is home to many glaciers from which rivers are born.


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Lowest altitude in India 


Lowest altitude in India is found at  Kuttanad ,  Kerala 


This is the region where farming is practiced below sea level.

It is primarily a river Delta.

Geographical formation of Kuttanad is part of extensive alluvial plains formed by sediment deposits from western ghats carried by rivers.

Which country is it ??

 This question was asked on Koun Banega Karodpati program.


Question 


In which country Africa's highest peak located  ??


1.  Zambia 


2.  Tanzania 


3.  Zimbabwe 


4.  Kenya 



Answer 


This question was asked on many quiz programs.


Highest peak of African continent is MOUNTAIN KILIMANJARO   !!!


If I am right ,  it is in Tanzania.


Here are some more facts  -----


1.  Kilimanjaro is a freestanding mountain.  It stands alone. 


2.  It is not  a part of larger mountain range or connected to other peaks.


3.  It raises sharply from surrounding terrains.


4.  Though it is in equator region, its peaks are always covered with snow !!!