Endangered Species of Plants and Animals in India

Due to rapid habitat loss, over exploitation in particular, large numbers of plants, herbs, climbers have disappeared from their naive regions over the years. Many orchids, trees, ferns, medicinal herbs of hills, cycads and other plant species have become endangered. Similarly, large

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Importance of Tides

Importance of Tide : The importance and significance of tides are mentioned below: 1) The tide clean out the refuse materials and wastes from the mouth of the river. 2) It promotes navigability in rivers. 3) Due to natural flushing activity the

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The Northern Mountain Ranges in India

The Northern Mountains The Northern Mountain Ranges in India are the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. The Himalayas stand on the north of India. The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world and extend west-east between the Indus and the Brahmaputra in an

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Role and Functions of Judiciary in India

Role and Functions of Judiciary in India The Judiciary in India performs various important role and functions which do not remain confined within the traditional jurisdiction of Civil and Criminal: 1. Prevention of violation of law: In case of violation of law,

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Powers and Functions of President in India

Powers and Functions of President in India The President of India is the Head of State. The system of government of India is a cabinet form of government. The Indian President is, therefore, a constitutional head like the King or Queen of

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Functions of Municipality in India

Functions of Municipality in India The Municipalities have been given enormous powers and functions: 1) Obligatory functions; 2) Discretionary functions and 3) Functions delegated by the State Government. The main functions of Municipality in India are: The construction, diversion, maintenance and improvement

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Powers and Functions of Gram Panchayat

Powers and Functions of Gram Panchayat The Panchayat Act specifies the functions, powers and duties of the Gram­ Panchayats. A Gram Panchayat shall provide for: Sanitation, conservancy and drainage and the prevention of public nuisances; Curative and preventive measures in respect of

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Difference between Nation and State

Difference between Nation and State: Nation and the state are not synonymous. Professor Gilchrist Hayes and other political scientists remind us that there are fundamental differences between Nation and State. According to Hayes, The state is primarily a political institution. But the concept

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