Notes and Study material for Exams
Uttar Pradesh:Hinduism (B) Islam (C) Christianity (D) Sikhism Which of the following is the Literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh? (A) 69.3% (B) 74.04% (C) 79.3% (D) 84.1% Which of the following is the per capita income of Uttar Pradesh? (A) â¹1,05,088 (B) â¹1,12,846 (C) â¹1,20,624 (D) â¹1,28,402 Which of the following is the agricultural land … Read more
Hydropower and Irrigation projects Rihand Dam – This is the largest multi-purpose project of Uttar Pradesh, straight gravity concrete dam across the river Rihand (a Tributary of the Son river) near village Pipri in Sonbhadra district. The water so impounded is collected in Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar reservoir. Dam is used for irrigation and … Read more
Nawab Saadat Khan (1722-1739) The power of the shaikhzadas remained paramount and unchallenged until Saadat Khan stepped into Lucknow. Being appointed Subedar in 1722 Saadat Khan laid the foundation of Awadh dynasty of the Shia Nawabs of Iranian lineage based first at Faizabad and later at Lucknow. He died in 1739 A.D. in Delhi. … Read more
National Action plans on Climate Change Climate Change is one of the most critical global challenges of our times. Recent events have emphatically demonstrated our growing vulnerability to climate change. Climate change impacts will range from affecting agriculture – further endangering Food Security – to sea-level rise and the accelerated erosion of coastal zones, increasing … Read more
EMPLOYMENT generation and potential, Scope of future Industrialization of Himachal Pradesh Industries in himachal pradesh Micro and small enterprises At the time of independence, Himachal Pradesh was predominantly an agrarian economy. Almost all other items of common use were imported. During the nineties, the Growth rate remained more or less stable. The decade showed an … Read more
Industrial Policy of himachal pradesh In order to turn the educated youth from job seekers to job creator and in order to give support to the ‘Startup’ and ‘innovative projects’ in the state and to provide skills to the youth and potential investors to develop Entrepreneurship “Chief Minister’s Startup/Innovation Projects/New Industries Scheme” has been formulated. … Read more
Environmental Legislation The awareness and consideration for Environment covers several environmental issues such as pollution of water, air and Soil, land degradation, industrialization, Urbanization, depletion of natural Resources etc. Environmental Law plays a very crucial and important role in regulating the use of Natural Resources and in protecting the environment. The success of environmental legislations … Read more
Concept Of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization-3/”>Globalization and Concept of Modernity Concept of Decolonization Decolonization refers to the undoing of colonialism, the establishment of governance or authority through the creation of settlements by another country or jurisdiction. The term generally refers to the achievement of independence by the various Western colonies and protectorates in Asia and [Africa]] following World War … Read more
Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh The area covered by Himachal Pradesh lies in most complicated geological regions of Outer or sub-Himalayan zone, Lower Himalayan zone, Higher Himalayan zone, Tethys Himalayan zone. The highest relative relief (more than 5,100 m) is found in the eastern part of the state, covering the western part of Kinnaur, … Read more
Irrigation and Hydropower of Himachal Pradesh Irrigation is the application of controlled amounts of water to Plants at needed intervals. It helps grow agricultural crops, maintain landscapes, and revegetate disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. Types of irrigation Surface irrigation- Itis the oldest form of irrigation and has been in … Read more