NATURAL HERITAGE OF MAHARASHTRA

Anumeha Dubey

HERITAGE OF
MAHARASHTRA

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What is Natural Heritage all about?

Maharashtra

The neighbouring states of
Maharashtra are:
•Gujarat: To the northwest
•Madhya Pradesh: To the north
•Chhattisgarh: To the east
•Telangana: To the southeast
•Karnataka: To the south
•Goa: To the southwest

Maharashtra is located in the western peninsular region of India and is the second most populated state in the country. It's known for its ancient culture, rich literary heritage, and is a leader in India's agricultural and industrial production.

LOCATION

Cities of Maharashtra

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Name the capital of Maharashtra.

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Maharashtra is the ........... largest State of India.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

WESTERN GHATS

It traverses the states of Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala,
and Tamil Nadu.

SATPURA RANGES

Multiple Choice

The other name for Western Ghats is

• Satpura Ranges

• Sahyadri Ranges

• Andes Ranges

GODAVARI RIVER

The Godavari River is the longest river in Maharashtra:

Length: The Godavari is 1,465 kilometers (910 miles) long.

Origin: The Godavari originates in the Western Ghats near Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.

Basin: The Godavari's basin is one of the largest in the Indian subcontinent, covering about 10% of India's total geographical area.

Tributaries: The Godavari has many tributaries, including the Purna, Wardha, Pranhita, Manjra, Wainganga, and Penganga.
Significance: The Godavari is also known as the Dakshin Ganga, or Southern Ganges, and is considered sacred in central and southeastern India.
Drainage: The Godavari drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Other major rivers in Maharashtra include the Krishna, Bhima, Tapi-Purna, and Wardha-Wainganga.

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Godavari River

Krishna River

Ganga River

Kaveri River

Multiple Choice

Which is the longest river in Maharashtra and Second longest in India?

• Ganga River

• Kaveri River

• Krishna River

• Godavari River

ANIMAL

BIRD

FLOWER

FRUIT

Multiple Choice

Which soil covers the maximum area of Maharashtra?

• Black soil

• Red Soil

• Laterite Soil

MAHABALESHWAR

Mahabaleshwar is considered as the best hill station in Maharashtra. A photographers dream,
Mahabaleshwar is at a height of 4500 ft above sea level. Tourists flock to see spectacular views that
can be seen from Elephant point, Falkland point and Arther seat.

PANCHGANI

LONAVALA

KHANDALA

RAJMACHI

IGATPURI

RANDHAFALLS

THOSEGARH FALLS

DUDHSAGAR FALLS

UMBRELLA FALLS

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