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Administrative divisions, Physiography and Drainage, Climate, Soils, and Natural Vegetation

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Topics in Administrative divisions, Physiography and Drainage, Climate, Soils, and Natural Vegetation

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Administrative Divisions

  • Telangana was formed on 2nd June 2014 as the 29th state of India.
  • Initially had 10 districts; now reorganized into 33 districts for better administration.
  • New districts created in 2016 and 2019: Mulugu and Narayanpet were the last two added.
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Physiography of Telangana

  • Telangana lies on the Deccan Plateau and is part of the Peninsular Plateau of India.
  • Three main physiographic regions: Godavari Depression, Telangana Plateau, and Krishna Piedmont.
  • Godavari Depression covers northern districts like Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, and Khammam.
3

Drainage System

  • Major rivers: Godavari and Krishna — both originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward.
  • Godavari is the second-longest river in India and largest in peninsular India.
  • Krishna is the fourth-largest river in India by water volume and basin area.
4

Climate of Telangana

  • Climate type: Tropical semi-arid (Steppe) to tropical savanna (Aw) according to Koppen classification.
  • Three main seasons: Summer (March–May), Southwest Monsoon (June–September), Winter (December–February).
  • Northeast Monsoon occurs in October–November but contributes only 13% of annual rainfall.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Geography of Telangana

Administrative DivisionsPhysiographyDrainage SystemClimateSoilsNatural Vegetation

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Administrative divisions, Physiography and Drainage, Climate, Soils, and Natural Vegetation covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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