Mica
Posted in Indian Geography by Vishal Sharma On April 17, 2014
Mica India has large reserve of mica. India produces good quality mica. Uses Mica look like a sheet of glass and are a non-metal. It is a non-conductor of electricity and can tolerate extreme heat. Mica is used exclusively in the electrical
Classification of Cotton
Posted in Blog by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Classification of Cotton The length of the staple which develops in the cotton ball is the basis of classifying the cotton in different industrial varieties. On the basis of staple length three groups are recognized. Long staple (length 24.5 mm to 27
Who was Skandagupta?
Posted in History of Ancient India by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Skandagupta Skandagupta was a king of Gupta Dynasty. He came upon the throne after the death of his father, Kumaragupta. He ruled from 455 A.D. to 467 A.D. He successfully resisted the Huna attack and saved India from foreign clutches. Dr. R.C.
Dharmapala (King of Pala Empire)
Posted in History of India by Bharat Mehta On April 15, 2014
Dharmapala Dharmapala was the King of Pala Empire in Bengal. His father, Gopala, was the founder of Pala Empire. Soon after his ascendency, Dharmapala had to face two formidable enemies, the Gurjara-Pratiharas of the West and the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan. Rashtrakuta
Agriculture is the Backbone of Indian Economy
Posted in Blog by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Agriculture is considered as the backbone of Indian economy. Despite the fact that in the last 6 decades of planned development era since India became a Republic, a tremendous success India has achieved in the field of industries, agriculture and allied activities
Short notes on Mountain Soil in India
Posted in Blog by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Mountain Soil in India The mountain soils are mainly found in Jammu and Kashmir, U.P., West Bengal in the Himalayas submontane tracts. The Himalayas, the North-eastern Hills, and other mountains and hills in India show a variety of soils. In the drier areas of
Red Soil in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Red Soil in India Red soils are formed by weathering of the ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks. Their color is red due to their very high iron content. They are found in areas of low rainfall and is obviously less leached than laterite
The Himalayan Vegetation
Posted in Indian Geography by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Himalayan Vegetation The Himalayas rise from tropical heat region to the heights of arctic cold region. The vegetation in the Himalayas varies widely along the vertical plant. Vegetation in the Eastern Himalayas Alpine vegetation belt extends between 4,000 m and 5,300 m.
Importance of the Battle of Buxar
Posted in Modern History of India by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Battle of Buxar The battle of Buxar was an event of utmost importance in the history of India, particularly Bengal. Firstly, it proved once again the military superiority of the English and exposed the inherent weakness of the native force Secondly, it
Hiuen Tsang visit to India
Posted in History of Ancient India by Suraj Yadav On April 15, 2014
Hiuen Tsang Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese pilgrim visited India during the reign of Harsha. He made an extensive tour of different parts of North and South India recording minute details of the standard of living of the people, their social, economic life,