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’ east, covering a distance of … Read more
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 mammals, birds, reptiles, corals and fishes are threatened in our country. … Read more
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 maintained. The ship can easily move … Read more
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 km and breadth on an average … Read more
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 offender. The judge hears both sides and … Read more
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 vested in him, although those are … Read more
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, diversion, maintenance and improvement of streets, bridges, squares, gardens, tanks, ghats, wells, channels, drains, latrines and urinals; … Read more
Powers and Functions of Gram Panchayat The Panchayat Act specifies the functions, powers and duties of the Gram Panchayats. A Gram Panchayat shall provide for: Sanitation, conservancy and drainage and the prevention of public nuisances; Curative and preventive measures in respect of any epidemic; Supply of drinking water and disinfecting the sources of supply and … Read more
Difference between Nation and State: Nation and the state are not synonymous. Professor Gilchrist Hayes and other political scientists remind us that there are fundamental differences between Nation and State. According to Hayes, The state is primarily a political institution. But the concept of nation is primarily social, cultural and psychological in nature. The state … Read more
The Theosophical Society was founded by Madame Blavatsky and Col. Olcott in New York in 1875 A.D. Later on in 1886 its headquarter was established at Adyar in Madras. Mrs. Annie Besant joined the society in 1889 and it infused new vigor and strength to the society. The aim of the society was to bring … Read more