Powers and Functions of Chief Ministers The powers and functions of the Chief Minister can be discussed under the following heads: 1. The Leader of the Legislative Assembly: The Chief Minister is the leader of the Legislative Assembly of the State. On his advice the Governor exercises his … [Read more...]
Types of Natural Resources in India
Natural Resources in India India is endowed with different types of natural Resources such as fertile soil, forests, minerals and water. These resources are unevenly distributed. The various types of different Natural Resources of India is discussed below: Soil Resource: India has a large … [Read more...]
Role and Functions of Financial Markets
Financial Markets facilitate the institutions accept deposits as liability and transform them into assets such as loans. This is known as liability asset transformation function. Financial institutions can bring about scale economies in lending and borrowing by providing large loans on the basis of … [Read more...]
Status and Position of Women in Ancient India
The status and position of women was good in the Rig Vedic times. Though the overall position of women was lower than men, yet on the whole the position of women was good. In the post Vedic period, women started being discriminated against education and other rights. Even Buddha did little to … [Read more...]
Architecture of Jama Masjid (Delhi)
Jama Masjid (Delhi) The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. It is the largest mosque in India. Its foundation was laid on October 4, 1650 A.D. Architecture The main architect was Ustad Khalil. Five thousand workmen were daily employed on it. It was completed in six … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Festivals in India
Festivals Festivals are the periods of celebration and are an important part of life of Indian people. When religion intervened to invest the festivals with spiritual meaning, this joy came to be identified with the joy of worship. The Festivals of India are still associated with religion and … [Read more...]
Structure of Atmosphere
Structure of Atmosphere Troposphere The lowest layer of the structure of atmosphere is called troposphere. The upper limit of the troposphere is called the tropopause. The troposphere is most dense and extends up to a height of 18 km along the equator and about 8 km. along the poles. In this … [Read more...]
Rites and Rituals of Ancient Assam
A distinctive feature of orthodox Hindu society is the series of rites and rituals in accordance with scriptural revelation and religious tradition. We know in a general way that these rites and rituals were performed since the fourth century A.D., when Brahmanas, learned in the Vedas, … [Read more...]
Brief Note on Kathiawar Peninsula (Saurashtra)
Kathiawar Peninsula (or Saurashtra) has a characteristic topography. The central area is elevated. The terrain slopes towards the alluvial plains and the coastal plains of Gujarat. The central hilly tableland is formed by two hill masses of Rajkot (383 m) and Gir Range (728 m.) Girner is the most … [Read more...]
Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India
Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial organ. Therefore, it possesses very wide powers. The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may he classified under different heads: Original Jurisdiction, Appellate Jurisdiction, Writ Jurisdiction … [Read more...]
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