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Distribution Of Major Natural Resources Of World-Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Natural resources are highly valued because human beings are dependent on them to fulfil their fundamental needs that changes with … Read more
Classification involves putting things into a class or group according to particular characteristics so it’s easier to make sense of them, whether you’re organizing your shoes, your stock portfolio, or a group of invertebrates. From all competitive examination classification is one of the most important topics, this pattern come with lot of questions minimum they … Read more
Rural tank rejuvenation A tank is a low, earthen bund constructed across a shallow valley to hold the rainfall runoff from its catchment area. Tanks may be either isolated or in cascades. In a cascade, when the upper tank gets filled, the spill over the surplus weir is led into the tanks lower down, one … Read more
Biodiversity Improved human health and well-being What are the challenges of land resources management? Land resources management faces a number of challenges, including: Population Growth Climate Change Overuse of resources Pollution Conflict over land use What are some examples of land resources management practices? Some examples of land resources management practices include: Land … Read more
The Ecological Footprint: Measuring Our Impact on the Planet The Earth’s resources are finite, yet our consumption patterns continue to grow. This unsustainable trajectory raises a crucial question: how much of the planet’s resources do we actually need to sustain our current lifestyle? The concept of the Ecological Footprint provides a powerful tool for answering … Read more
Agroecology Agroecology Shares much in common with other approaches to sustainable farming. Agroecology is farming that “centers on food production that makes the best use of nature’s goods and Services while not damaging these Resources.” Farming thrives when it works with local Ecosystems, for example, improving Soil and plant quality through available Biodiversity, … Read more
Deserts are formed in regions with less than 25 cm of annual rainfall, .or sometimes in hot regions where there is more rainfall, but unevenly distributed in the annual cycle. Lack’ of rain in the mid latitude is often due to stable high pressure zones; deserts in temperate regions often lie in “rain shadows”, … Read more
Development and conservation of common property Resources in rural areas of Karnataka Community Toilet and Bathing Complexes It was decided to provide Community Sanitary Complex cum Bathroom with the facility of independent continuous water supply system, electricity supply, hair dryer, dressing room and also with the facility of commode to physically handicapped and … Read more
Joint Forest Management: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management Introduction The world’s forests are facing unprecedented pressures from deforestation, degradation, and climate change. These threats not only impact biodiversity and ecosystem services but also threaten the livelihoods of millions who depend on forests for their survival. In this context, sustainable forest management practices are … Read more
Rajasthan is blessed with great variety of natural Resources ranging from scanty vegetation in the western arid region to mixed delicious and sub-tropical evergreen forests in the east and south east of Aravali ranges. Forest cover is 32744.49 sq.km.(12475 sq.km. is reserved, 18222 sq.km.is Protected Forest 2046.75 is unclassified forest) which is about 9.57% of … Read more