The features and characteristics of rivers in North Indian are mentioned below: 1. Source: Rivers of North India rise from the lofty Himalayan mountain ranges. 2. Loads: The rivers of North India carry maximum load as they flow over the soft rocks and alluvial plains. 3. Navigability: The Rivers of North India are navigable in their middle and lower … Read more
In almost all societies, the usage of avoidance is observed to maintain incest taboo. A father-in-law should avoid his daughter-in-law; similarly a mother-in-law maintains avoidance relation to her son-in-law. It is also observed in the relationship between husband’s elder brother and younger brother’s wife. It accounts for the Hindu purdah (curtain) system. Joking relationship forms … Read more
Let us discuss the machinery which exists in India for the settlement of industrial disputes. In this connection, we may mention the vital role that the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 (as amended from time to time) plays or maintenance of peace in industrial units. (1) There is a Working Committee in every industrial unit … Read more
Murshid Quli Khan was the de facto Nawab of Bengal. He was probably born in 1665. Murshid Quli Khan, who hailed from Burhanpur, was by birth a Brahmin. During his early years he was sold by an anonymous merchant of Isfahan to Haji Shafi Isfahani. Possibly around this time he was converted to Islam and … Read more
The rivers in India are all holy. Our Indus, Kosi, Saryu and Yamuna are sacred to us. They all play an important role in our agriculture and promote our trade. But this is not all. Each of them is like a temple. For Indian, a river is like a temple. And, what is more, it … Read more
The Second Anglo-Maratha War started in August, 1803. Arthur Wellesley captured Ahmednagar on 12 August. Wellesley’s aggressive war strategy all along kept the Maratha forces busy. On 23 September, the British got victory over the troops of Sindhia and Bhonsle in the Battle of Assaye. One after another, Burhanpur, Asirgarh and the strong fortress of … Read more
Environmental pollution refers to the introduction of harmful pollutants into the environment. It has a hazardous effect on the natural world and on the activities of living beings. The major types of environmental pollution are air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, soil pollution and light pollution. Deforestation and hazardous gaseous emissions also leads … Read more
Introduction: Man is a social animal. He cannot life alone. Men of similar dispositions are naturally attracted towards each other. In course of time, intimacy grows between then. They begin to trust each other. This is called friendship. Friendship is a feeling of mutual trust, support and affection between two people. A friend can be a companion, … Read more
Which is the largest cotton producing state in India? Cotton is a leading fibre crop and the most important commercial crop in India. It is interesting to note that India is known for fine cotton from time immemorial. India is the third largest cotton producing country in the world. Cotton Fibre in India The major … Read more