27Nov 2018 by admin

Essay on “Regionalism” – A Major Threat to the Unity and Integrity of India

Culture
During the 1950s, regionalism was seen by many observers as a major threat to Indian unity. However, a rich legacy of national movement of recognising regional and linguistic diversity was to pull through the frictions created by various regional demands.The national movement functioned as an all India movement and not as a federation of regional national movements. There was no counterpoising of national identity to regional identity, it recognised both and did not see the two in conflict.Aspirations to develop the state one belongs to or remove poverty and imple­ment social justice should not be seen as regionalism. Nor should the defiance of federal features of the constitution be seen as regionalism. Points out the historian Bipan Chandra “in fact a certain inter­regional rivalry around the achievement of positive goals…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

4 Important Types of Coal Available In India

Industry
Most of the coal deposits are about 300 million years old. The recent coal deposits of the Tertiary Age are generally of inferior quality. Depending upon the percentage of carbon present, the coal can be grouped in four types, such as peat, lignite, bituminous and anthracite. Image Source: 655e823511efb289952c-e82553a271b6cfdf0ae0f84b730ab65e.r82.cf2.rackcdn.com 1. Peat: It represents the first stage of coal formation, i.e. from wood to coal, today, peat is being formed at many places. It has a high percentage of moisture and volatile matter. The carbon content in peat is less than 40 per cent. It burns like wood and gives more smoke and less heat. It leaves a large amount of ash after burning. Its low heating capacity reduces its value as an industrial fuel. 2. Lignite: ADVERTISEMENTS: It is generally…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

6 Important Patterns of Rural Settlements in India

Development
Pattern of settlement has been defined as the relationship between one house or building and another. The pattern of settlement may be easily identified by reading and observing a large-scale map, like that of the topographical maps prepared by the Survey of India or the Ordinance Survey of Britain.The term ‘pattern of settlement’ deals with compact and semi-compact settlements only as each of the dispersed settlements has its own shape. ADVERTISEMENTS: The rural settlements have different shapes and sizes. The site of the village, and the surrounding topography and terrain influence the shape and size of a village.In fact, the pattern of rural settlement is the result of a series of adjustments to the environment which have been going on for centuries. Image Source: upload.wikimedia.orgMoreover, socio-cultural factors such as caste…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

8 Factors Responsible For Human Settlements in a Particular Region

Events
After food, shelter is the most important need of man. Men construct houses and develop settlements to protect themselves against the vagaries of weather and to enjoy social life. In fact, settlement is man’s important step towards adapting himself to his physical environment.The problem of rural and urban settlements has increasingly been probed by anthropologists, sociologists, ethnographers, economists and geographers. They, however, examine this issue with different objectives and methodologies. Few people live in isolation.Most people of the world reside in some form of settlement—a permanent collection of houses, buildings and inhabitants. Image Source: i.ytimg.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Settlements occupy a very small percentage of the earth’s surface but exert a far greater influence on the world’s culture.Settlements are both the storage centres of the world’s cultural heritage and the point of…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

Why Poverty And Deprivation Are Not Only A Problem Of The Developing Countries?

Canada
Poverty and deprivation are not only a problem of the developing countries, but also of industrial countries. The following points substantiate this statement: Image Source: nwhaititrips.files.wordpress.com1. On the basis of an income poverty line of 50 per cent of the median personal disposable income, more than 100 million people are income-poor in OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development) countries. ADVERTISEMENTS: 2. At least 37 million people are without jobs in the industrial countries, often deprived of adequate income and left with a sense of social exclusion from not participating in the life of their communities.3. Unemployment among youth (15-24 years) has reached staggering heights, with 32 per cent of young women and 22 per cent of young men in France unemployed, 39 per cent and 30 per cent in…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

6 Main Objectives of Rain Water Harvesting in India

Construction
It is a technique of increasing the recharge of groundwater by storing rainwater locally, through roof water harvesting, refilling of dug wells, recharging of hand pumps, construction of percolation pits, trenches around fields and bunds or dams on small rivulets. The main objectives of rainwater harvesting are:1. To meet the increasing demand of water.2. To reduce the run-off which chokes the drains? ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. To avoid the flooding of roads.4. To raise the underground water table.5. To reduce groundwater pollution. ADVERTISEMENTS: 6. To reduce soils erosion.7. Supplement domestic water needs. Image Source: rainwaterharvesting.files.wordpress.comIn ancient India, there was a tradition of developing a rainwater harvesting system. People knew the rainfall regimes. Rooftop rainwater harvesting was practiced to store drinking water, particularly in Rajasthan. In Bikaner and Barmer regions most of the…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

Dominance of Moderates and Extremists on Indian National Congress

Government
During the first two decades of its existence the Congress remained a moderate organisation. Leaders known as Moderates stayed at the helm of all the activities because of their peaceful methods of political work and their belief in the good sense of the colonial rulers. These leaders thought that if public opinion was created, both in India and in Britain, and if reasonable demands were presented to the authorities, they would succeed in their goal.The Moderates were thoroughly convinced about the efficacy the British Parliament as also the British people and extensively used propaganda as a tool to influence public opinion in Britain. In 1889, a committee of the Indian National Congress was founded in Britain, in 1890 a journal titled India was started there, and many Indians were sent…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

5 Major Types of Natural Vegetation of India

Management
The natural vegetation, generally, grows well where there is enough rainfall. It is conserved where the land is not fit for cultivation. The natural vegetation of India changes from one region to another due to the variations in the climate and soils. On the basis of climate and relief the natural vegetation of India can be divided in the following types:1. The tropical evergreen forests,2. The tropical deciduous forests, ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. The tropical thorn forests,4. The littoral or tidal forests, and5. The mountain forests. Image Source: i.ytimg.com 1. Tropical Evergreen Forests: ADVERTISEMENTS: These forests are found mainly in those areas where the annual rainfall is more than 200 cm, with a short dry season. The average annual temperature should range between 25 °C and 27 °C. The relative humidity should…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

Uses of 20 Most Useful Trees in India

Construction
The Indian forests have a large variety of trees, which is due to the unequal distribution of temperature and rainfall, as well as their seasonal variation. It is estimated that India has about 46,000 different species of plants. Out of this about 5000 species are exclusively Indian. Out of about 5000 species of trees in our country, about half of them are timber trees. We study the uses of some important trees in India. Image Source: 4.bp.blogspot.comSal: ADVERTISEMENTS: The wood is hard, heavy, tough and extremely durable. It is widely used for beams, planking, railway sleepers, boat making and as building material for making doors and windowsTeak: The wood is moderately hard, durable, and easy to work and takes a good polish. It is mainly used for ship building, furniture…
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26Nov 2018 by admin

Short Essay on “Shintoism”

Languages
Shintoism is an ethnic religion of Japan. It developed out of nature and ancestors’ worship. The rulers of Japan recognized Shintoism as the state religion of Japan until the Second World War. It observes a complex set of deities, family spirits and the divinities residing in rivers, trees, certain animals, and particularly the sun and the moon. One of the Shinto’s elements was the worship of the Japanese emperor as a god, a practice stopped only after the country’s defeat in the Second World War. Shintoism was thus as much a political cult as a religion and in cultural sense all Japanese are Shintoists. Many Japanese profess adherence to both Shintoism and Buddhism.In Shintoism, the centers and places of worship are the numerous shrines and temples in which the gods…
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