GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
Solis of Goa “Earth needs to be nurtured with mother’s care because Earth gives everything for sustaining life” The main types of soils found in the State of Goa are Coastal Alluvial soil, mixed red and black soil, laterite soil and red sandy soil, which are sub-divided into 32 soil series. Type of Solis of … Read more Solis of Goa for Goa PSC
Relief and Structure of Goa Goa is almost entirely covered by rocks of the Goa Group belonging to the Dharwar Super Group of the ArchaeanlProterozoic age, except for a narrow strip at the north-eastern corner occupied by Deccan Trap of the Upper Cretaceous-Lower Eocene age. The Goa Group consisting of green ‘schist species of metamorphic … Read more Relief and Structure of Goa
Minerals of Goa The State of Goa is a tiny emerald land on the west coast of the Indian Peninsula. The rich and varied mineral resources of the State have contributed handsomely towards the development and industrialization of the State. The landscape is mostly hilly forming part of the Western Ghats. The altitude varies from … Read more Minerals of Goa for Goa PSC
Natural hazards and other related aspects of Goa The natural disasters directly impact economies, agriculture, food security, water, sanitation, the environment and health each year. Therefore it is one of the single largest concerns for most of the developing nations. Different natural hazards because varying levels of physical damage to infrastructure and agriculture with implications … Read more Natural hazards and other related aspects of Goa
Irrigation and Hydropower of Goa Goa is situated within the Konkan region and is that the smallest state in India. Substitutable with tourism in India, Goa remains one among the favourite traveller destinations for millions across the world. Bordered by the Arabian Sea on its west, Goa is blessed in terms of topographic beauty. Goa … Read more Irrigation and Hydropower of Goa
Horticulture of Goa Horticulture of Goa The horticulture sector includes a wide contrast of crops particularly fruit crops, vegetables crops, potato and tuber crops, decorative crops, meditative and aromatic crops, spices and plantation crops. New introductions like mushroom, bamboo and bee keeping (for rising the crop productivity) more expanded the scope of horticulture. Whereas the primary … Read more Horticulture of Goa for Goa PSC
Cropping Pattern of Goa Cropping systems of a region are decided by and large, by a number of soil and climatic parameters which determine overall agro-ecological setting for nourishment and appropriateness of a crop or set of crops for cultivation. Nevertheless, at farmers’ level, potential productivity and monetary benefits act as guiding principles while opting … Read more Cropping Pattern of Goa for Goa PSC
Fishing of Goa India is that the second largest producer of fish within the world with a share of 5.68% of the world’s total and conducive a price of Rs 30,213 crore through exports throughout 2013-14, India‘s fisheries sector contributes about 125th to the gross domestic product and 4.6% to the agricultural gross domestic product. … Read more Fishing of Goa for Goa PSC
Climate of Goa Climate of Goa has a tropical monsoon climate and the region is generally warm and humid throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 20°C to 34°C. The diurnal range of temperature during the day is not large being 4 to 6°C during monsoon season and increases to 10 to 20°C during December … Read more Climate of Goa for Goa PSC
Agriculture of Goa Salient Features of Indian/Agriculture of Goa Subsistence Agriculture: Most parts of India have subsistence agriculture. This type of agriculture has been practised in India for several hundreds of years and still prevails in a larger part of India in spite of the large scale change in agricultural practices after independence. Pressure of … Read more Agriculture of Goa for Goa PSC