09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

Efficient Cropping Systems for Different Agro-climatic Zones of India

Management
Efficient Cropping Systems for different Agro-climatic Zones of India: Agro-climatic regionSoil typeCropping systems 1. Western Himalayas (cold-arid) Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh PlateauShallow, sandy to loamyRice-Potato-Wheat 2. Western ADVERTISEMENTS: Kachchh and part of KathiawarDesert and saline soilsSorghum-wheat-millet,Maize-Green manureMaize-wheat-sorghum 3. Deccan plateau (hot-arid) ADVERTISEMENTS: Andhra Pradesh, KarnatakaRed and black soilsPigeon pea + sorghum/ groundnut cotton-millet-sorghum 4. Northern plains and central highlands (semi-arid) Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, RajasthanAlluvium derived soilsMaize-green manureRice-wheat-Maize-wheatCotton-wheat 5. Central highlands Gujarat plains Kathiawar penisula (hot semi-arid)Medium deep black soilsGroundnut-wheatRice-sugarcaneRice-wheat 6. Deccan plateau (hot-semi-arid)Shallow and Medium black soilsPearl millet-potato-cotton Cotton-millet-sorghum, Deccan plateau and Eastern ghats (hot- semi-rid)Red and black soilsSorghum-safflower cotton-millet Pigeon pea-sunflower 8. Eastern ghats, Tamil Nadu uplands and Deccan plateau (hot semi-arid)Red loamy soilsRice-Rice-pulses cotton-groundnut Groundnut-sorghum 9. Northern plain (hot sub humid)Alluvium derived soilRice-wheat, Maize-wheat,…
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09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

566 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers on Thinking and Problem Solving – Part 5

Strategy
566 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers on “Thinking and Problem Solving” for Psychology Students – Part 5:401. According to Jean Piaget, preoperational children are: (a) Egocentric ADVERTISEMENTS: (b) Social(c) Flexible(d) Complex402. Some psychologists suggested that the speed with which cognitive units or knowledge can be retrieved from long term memory im­proves with age, making it possible for older children to integrate more old and new in­formation during the process that is called: ADVERTISEMENTS: (a) Working memory(b) Short-term memory (STM)(c) Rote memory(d) Long-term memory (LTM) ADVERTISEMENTS: 403. Short-term memory (STM) lasts about: (a) 20 Seconds(b) 30 Seconds(c) 15 Seconds(d) 10 Seconds 404. A larger working-memory capacity makes it possible to solve more complex problems. With the development, there is: (a) Growth in the ability to hold information in working memory.(b)…
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09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

Psychology Question Bank – 556 MCQs on "Behaviour" – Part 3

Management
556 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers on “Behaviour” for Psychology Students – Part 3:201. By pleasure principle and reality principle, Freud tried to explain: (a) Two similar forces of human mind ADVERTISEMENTS: (b) Two similar heirs of human mind(c) Two opposing forces of human mind(d) Two main concepts of psychosexual genesis(e) None of the above ADVERTISEMENTS: 202. The id, the unconscious motives and the instinctive tendencies are purely guided by the: (a) Reality Principle(b) Pleasure Principle(c) Oedipus Complex ADVERTISEMENTS: (d) Socialization process of the human being(e) None of the above203. Freud emphasized that the theory of psycho- sexual genesis is concerned with the frus­tration of the basic urges of the individual during: (a) Adulthood(b) Adolescence (c) Old Age(d) Childhood(e) None of the above204. Otto Rank said that after birth,…
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09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

Essay on Biodiversity Conservation

Management
Our ecosystem involves complex interlocking of individual species which have evolved over millions of years. In this complex jig-saw puzzle kind of framework, the loss of any species has a significant impact on the remaining species. There is a danger of collapse of the ecosystem with some key pieces being lost.Bio-diversity actually refers to the whole set of life forms that exist on this earth. Varieties exist at genetic as well as species level. Genetic meaning that there are genetic variations between individuals of same or different populations of the same species. Variety at the level of species means existence of different species that are inter-related by taxonomy. Ecosystem diversity or biodiversity is thus clearly not definable as there are not distinct boundaries between the ecosystems and they merge into…
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09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

10 Important Short Questions with Answers on “Poverty in India” – GK for Students

Strategy
1. Explain any five important causes of Poverty in India.(i) Destruction of traditional handicrafts industries by the colonial government of British.(ii) Low growth rate of incomes accompanied by high growth rate of population resulted in very low per Capita Income. ADVERTISEMENTS: (iii) The impact of the Green revolution was restricted to only few states and crops.(iv) Unequal distribution of agricultural land resulted in rural poverty.(v) Land reform measures were not implemented effectively.(vi) Other socio-cultural and economic factors include lack of education, high rates of interest on rural credit by private moneylenders, expenditure on ceremonies and rituals etc. ADVERTISEMENTS: 2. How is the poverty line is estimated in India? Explain.(i) By Income or expenditure method.(ii) A minimum level of basic requirements i,e., food, shelter, clothing are calculated.(ii) These are then calculated…
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09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

17 Short Questions with Answers on “Poverty in India”

Industry
1. Mention any three features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.(i) The Act provides 100 days assured employment every year to every rural household in all over India. ADVERTISEMENTS: (ii) If an applicant is not provided employment within 15 days he or she will be entitled to a daily unemployment allowance.(iii) One third of the proposed jobs would be reserved for women.(iv) Central and state government will establish funds for the scheme.2. Describe in three points the poverty trends in India since 1973. ADVERTISEMENTS: (i) Substantial decline in poverty ratios in India from 55 percent to 36 percent in 1993 and 26 percent in 2000.(ii) The number of person living below poverty line has come down to 26 crore.(iii) The number of people below poverty line is still…
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09Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

19 MCQs (Objective Type Questions) on “Food Security in India”

Marketing
1. Who released a special stamp entitled ‘Wheat Revolution’ in July 1968?(A) Mahatma Gandhi ADVERTISEMENTS: (B) Indira Gandhi(C) Jawahar Lai Nehru(D) Motilal Nehru2. The price that is announced before the sowing season is called ADVERTISEMENTS: (A) Issue price(B) Fair price(C) Market price(D) Minimum support price. ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. Which organisation has facilitated a network of NGO’s for setting up grain banks in Maharashtra?(A) Amul(B) Mother Dairy(C) Academy of Development Science(D) Central Government 4. Seasonal hunger is commonly found in:(A) Urban areas(B) Rural area(C) Tribal area(D) All the above5. Which of the following crops are related to Green revolution?(A) Wheat, Rice(B) Cotton, Bajra(C) Maize, Rice(D) Bajra, Wheat6. The Mother Dairy is an important Cooperative in:(A) Gujarat(B) Punjab(C) Haryana(D) Delhi7. F.C.I. stands for:(A) Foreign Co-operation with India(B) Food Corporation of India(C) Fosilse Corporation…
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08Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

How to Write Effective Enquiry Letters (With 4 Samples)?

Industry
Do You Want To Learn The Skills Of Writing Effective Enquiry Letters? Yes, you are in the right page! Read the below given sample enquiry letters: 1. Letter Enquiring about Kitchen Installations 2. Letter Enquiring for Samples and Price List 3. Sample Letter Enquiring about Trade Terms 4. Status Enquiry Letter written by a Supplier to a Referee. 1. Letter Enquiring about Kitchen Installations From (Name) (Address) (Date)To (Company Name) (Address) (Date) ADVERTISEMENTS: Dear (Name)One of my friends has suggested your name as I am interested in kitchen installation in my house. We have a newly constructed house and want to install some latest cooking devices and cabinets in our kitchen. Therefore, I Would feels obliged if you send your latest illustrated catalogue and pricelist about kitchen cabinets and installations.…
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08Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

Letter to Newspaper Editor In Response to an Article on "Beauty Pageants"

Business
Sir,This is in reference to your article, “Beauty Pageants”, published in the Sunday supplement, which leaves a very bad taste to the reader. I would like to remind you that your newspaper usually carries knowledge-based ar­ticles which are the reason that in spite of a low circulation readers like me still cling to your newspaper. Of late these beauty pageants have become farce and hardly create the kind of hysteria that was evident when Miss Sushmita Sen and Miss Aishwarya Rai became “Miss Universe” and “Miss World” respectively. ADVERTISEMENTS: These contests have be­come so predictable that people do not bother much, because even a layman can say that these are the re- suits of the growing cosmetic market in the country. The speech, the diction, the answers and even the…
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08Sep 2018 by Reese Bannister

Letter Regarding Notification of Election to Office

Business
(Date)Dear (Name), ADVERTISEMENTS: As secretary of the Red Cross society, I have the pleasure to inform you of your election to the Presidency of the club with effect from ____________ (Date). Members of the club have unanimously decided to elect you to this position. You can count on the cooperation of all the members of our club in the execution of your functions.We look forward to a happy and successful year under your able leadership. The members join me in congratulating you.Sincerely yours, (Your Name) (Secretary) Accepting the Election to Office (Date) ADVERTISEMENTS: To The Secretary, (Club Name)Dear Sir,I feel most honoured to receive the news of my election to the Presidency of the club. As of now, I can give the club the assurance that I will be maintaining…
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