Do you know that environmental degradation is among the top ten threats countered by the United Nations[1]. Let’s find all the minute details like what is environmental degradation, types of environmental degradation, causes and effects of environmental degradation and more in this article. Spend your valuable ten minutes to this read and know about what […]
Geography
What Are Forest Fires?
Each one of us may have heard the environmentalist talking about tree plantations. Have you ever imagined life on earth with lesser or no trees, say after 200 or 300 years? Each human will be forced to carry their personal plant to get continue supply of oxygen. Carrying plants will be a new trend in […]
Transportation in India
Class 10 Geography Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy Transportation in India takes place in by various medium. In this article let’s talk about transportation in India through roadways, railways, airways and waterways. Transportation in India- Roadways In India about 2.3 million km of road network. Moreover, Roadways are comparatively easier to build and maintain […]
Deforestation: Causes and Effects
Class 8 Science Chapter 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals In this article we will talk about serious issue of deforestation, causes of deforestation and its consequences. Forests are natural resources which provide shelter, food, provides habitat to survive and reproduce for large number of organisms. Deforestation is process of cutting down of trees in […]
Our Solar System
Class 8 Science Chapter 17 Stars and the Solar System Our solar system is consist of sun and celestial bodies. Celestial bodies includes planets, comets, asteroids and meteors. All of these revolves around the sun with the help of gravitational force. However, in this article ‘Our Solar System’ we will talk about Structure of Solar […]
Textile Industry – India
Earlier tradition way to produce textile in textile industry was hand spinning and handloom weaving. Later British introduced power looms in India to produce textiles. Cotton Textile industry In 2011, cotton and man made fibre textile industry were about 1946 in India. Out of these 80% belongs to private sector and 20% belong to public […]
Depletion of flora and fauna
Flora and fauna are the plant and animal life in certain area. Reason for depletion of flora and fauna Reason for depletion of flora and fauna are industrial economy and consumption of resources. Industrial economy: Due to the increasing demand of forest products like furniture, vegetables, grasses and other minerals from forest resources, there is […]
Land Resources in India
Resources which are available on land are called land resources. Land resources includes natural vegetation, wild life, human life, economic activities, transport and communication. Moreover, most of our basic needs like food clothing and shelter comes from land. Therefore, careful use of land is necessary. Land Resources in India In India, Land resources includes 43% […]
Non Conventional Source of Energy
Introduction to Non conventional source of energy Energy generated with help of sun, wind, animal waste, etc are called non conventional sources of energy. Solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy are some examples of non conventional sources of energy. Major question is why do we need non conventional sources though we […]
Types of Farming
India is agricultural country. Agriculture provides employment to two third of Indian population. It provides us with food and essential raw materials. However, agricultural products like tea, coffee, spices are farmed so as to export them and earn additional income to the country. However in India, farming is based on physical environment, technological improvements, socio […]