A book is a storehouse of knowledge and experiences. It has several advantages. A book is our best friend. In our society we have friends and foes. Even the so-called friends can cheat us in times. However, books are our never-failing friends. Just like a good friend, it gives us company during … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Short Paragraph on Ragging in India
Ragging refers to an act that violates the dignity of a person. There have been many complaints of physical and psychological injury due to ragging is colleges and educational institutions. Nowadays, it has been turned to a nightmare to students and their guardians at the time of admission to … [Read more...]
Sources of Surface Water Pollution
Sources of Surface Water Pollution Surface water is polluted by the following agents: Industrial pollution: The pollution of rivers, streams and lakes by various industrial wastes, called effluents dumped into the aquatic systems is called Industrial pollution. For example 24 tons of waste water … [Read more...]
Battle of Karnal
Battle of Karnal The Battle of Karnal was fought between the armies of Nader Shah and Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. Inspite of have a large army, Muhammad Shah was defeated in the battle. The incident took place on 24th February, 1739 near Karnal, Haryana, India. Muhammad Shah had learnt of the … [Read more...]
Non-cooperation Movement: Introduction, Causes, Result and Importance
Introduction: A new chapter in the history of India’s struggle for independence was opened with the non-cooperation movement in 1920. Based on the principles of non-violence and boycott, this movement was launched formally on August 1, 1920. What was the Non-Cooperation Movement? Non-cooperation … [Read more...]
Causes, Effects and Significance of Civil Disobedience Movement in India
Civil Disobedience Movement The Lahore Congress of 1929 authorized the Working Committee to launch a programme of civil disobedience. Gandhiji was invested with full powers to launch the Civil Disobedience movement. He gave his ultimatum to Lord Irwin on 31 January 1930. His ultimatum being ignored … [Read more...]
Importance of Akbar (Mughal Emperor)
Mughal Emperor Akbar occupies the first place not only in point of time but also in respect of the measure of his greatness. He was a great genius endowed with such clear insight into public affairs that he could easily fix upon the right mode and psychological moment of doing a thing. His … [Read more...]
12 Different Ways to Prevent Water Pollution
Water Pollution refer to the presence of harmful substances or pollutants in water bodies. It happens when untreated wastes and pollutants are discharged into water bodies. As a result, the water of sea, rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoir, and ground-water get polluted. The major sources of water … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Importance of Forest
Formerly forests were supposed to be anti-civilization. But recently we have realized that trees are very valuable friends of men. We know that forests are vast natural resources for man for food, fuel, fodder, fertilizer, paper, honey, was, medicine and many other useful things. Moreover, a … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Leisure
Leisure means the free time at one’s disposal. In fact, Leisure time is the time when a man is his own master and is at liberty to pass his time in the manner he chooses. It gives a man an opportunity to engage in various leisure activities for enjoyment. There is a proverb, ‘All work and no play … [Read more...]