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Zamindari System (19%) Bengal, Bihar, Banaras, division of NW provinces & northern Carinatic. 90 % of the revenue went to government & 10 % to Zamindar (British) Mahalwari System (30%) Major parts of NW provinces, Central provinces & Punjab. Responsibility of paying … Read more
Surkotada: Unveiling the Secrets of a Harappan Metropolis Surkotada, a site nestled in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, stands as a testament to the remarkable civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley over 4,000 years ago. While overshadowed by the more famous Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, Surkotada holds a unique position in the Harappan landscape, … Read more
Mining in India and Andhra Pradesh Mining in india During the last decade, India had witnessed a consistent high Growth above 6% mainly due to rapid Urbanization that has increased demand for
Urban Indian economy after 1858 During this period, the Indian economy essentially remained stagnant, growing at the same rate (1.2%) as the Population. India also experienced deindustrialization during this period. Compared to the Mughal era, India during the British colonial era had a lower per-capita income, a large decline in the Secondary Sector, … Read more
Settlement can be defined as any form of human habitation which ranges from a single dwelling to large city. The word settlement has another connotation as well as this is a process of opening up and settling of a previously uninhabited area by the people. In geography this process is also known as occupancy. … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> India’s relations with china Cultural and economic relations between China and India date back to ancient times. The Silk Road not only served as a major trade route between India and China, but is also credited for facilitating the spread of INFRASTRUCTURE along border areas. Additionally, … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (GDP) and EMPLOYMENT Historically, India has classified and tracked its economy and GDP in three sectors: agriculture, Industry and Services. Agriculture includes crops, INFRASTRUCTURE operations, Education, Health care, Banking and insurance, and many other economic activities. Agriculture India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and … Read more
A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 90 days.According to RBI, terms loans on which interest or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90 days from the end of a particular quarter is called a … Read more
The Navratnas are the nine most important jewels in the Indian subcontinent. They are: Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Coral Topaz Amethyst Cat’s eye The Navratnas are often used in jewelry and other decorative items. They are also believed to have special powers, such as bringing good luck and fortune. The Navratnas are nine precious … Read more
Occupational diversification and social structure Liberalization and society The policy of liberalisation that India has been following since the late 1980s have had a very significant impact on agriculture and rural society. The policy entails participation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which aims to bring about a more free international trading system … Read more