A brief description of the Ten Sikh Gurus has been given below: 1. Guru Nanak: Those who believed in the religion preached by Guru Nanak are called Sikhs. The meaning of the word 'Sikh' is 'disciple' or 'student'. Guru Nanak preached Sikhism in the early part of the 16th century. His teachings … [Read more...]
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Western Ghats in India
Western Ghats Western Ghats refers to the mountain range that extends roughly parallel to the Western Ghats of India. The Deccan plateau is a tilted block, which is inclined towards the east. So its western edge is high and steep. In fact it looks like a bold escarpment when looked from the low … [Read more...]
Coastal Plains of India
Coastal Plains of India Location: The coastal plains of India are located along the Arabian Sea coast in the west and along the Bay of Bengal coast in the east. According to their location to the east or west of the peninsular, they are called: East coastal plain, and, West coastal … [Read more...]
Types of Air Pollutants (and their sources and health effects)
The various types of Air Pollutants are briefly discussed below: Carbon Monoxide (CO): Major Source: All gasoline vehicles more from those without a catalyst converter. Health Effect: Highest affinity exhibited by hemoglobin, reduces the oxygen carrying ability of blood and hence increases risk … [Read more...]
Types of Socialization
Types of Socialization The socialization that man encounters in his life is broadly classified into four types. These are: Primary socialization, Anticipatory socialization, Developmental socialization and Re-socialization. A brief description of these types is placed below: Primary … [Read more...]
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