What are the Causes and Effects of Land Pollution? Land or Soil pollution can be defined as the changes in physical, chemical and biological conditions of the soil or land through man’s intervention or misuse of land. Sources and Causes of land pollution Land pollution is caused by both natural … [Read more...]
What are the Causes of the Tides?
Causes of the Tides Gravitational pull or attraction of the Sun and the Moon is the single greatest cause of the tides. It is easy to see that there is a tidal bulge beneath the moon as the ocean water is pulled towards the moon by gravity. The problem is in understanding why there is also a … [Read more...]
Economic Geography of India
Introduction Economic Geography may be defined as the study of physical and non-physical environment of man and its influence on his economic life. Economic geography deals mainly with the spatial distribution of various types of economic activities of mankind. It has been defined in different … [Read more...]
Location of India
Location of India Location: India lies to the south central part of Asia at the head of Indian Ocean. The mainland extends from about 8°4’ north to 37°6’ north latitude. Its westernmost point (in Gujarat) lies at 68°7’ east, and the easternmost point (Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh) lies at 97°25’ … [Read more...]
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 number of … [Read more...]
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 width and depth of the river are … [Read more...]
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 arcuate form. Their length is about 2400 … [Read more...]
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, a suit is filed against the … [Read more...]
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 Britain—that is, all executive powers are constitutionally … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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