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The Great Revolt of 1857 (also Indian rebellion of 1857, the Great uprising of 1857, the Great rebellion, Indian Sepoy mutiny) is regarded as India’s First War of Independence against the British rule. It was the most remarkable single event in the history of India after the establishment of British rule. It was the result of … Read more
Introduction to alkaloids (nicotine and cocaine) Alkaloids, any of a class of naturally occurring organic nitrogen-containing bases. Alkaloids have diverse and important physiological effects on humans and other animals. Well-known alkaloids include morphine, strychnine, quinine, ephedrine, and nicotine. Alkaloids are found primarily in Plants and are especially common in certain families of flowering … Read more
Though the word essay has come to be understood as a type of writing in Modern English, its origins provide us with some useful insights. The word comes into the English language through the French influence on Middle English; tracing it back further, we find that the French form of the word comes from the … Read more
Question:In the early medival period the term “rajaputra” appeared as >>>Royal Officials >>>Royal Feudals >>>Sun Cult >>>Kings Question:In Rajput kingdoms it was commonly observed that a loyalty was towards >>>Clan >>>Rajput social grouping >>>Religion >>>None Question:The first major Rajput kingdom was >>>Sisodia >>>Tomaras >>>Chaulukyas >>>Paramaras Question:Rajputs have not stated lineage from which of the following … Read more
Question:India latitudenally and longitudenally lies in the following hemissphere respectively >>>Northern-Eastern >>>Northern-Western >>>Southern-Eastern >>>Southern-Western Question:Southernmost point of India is >>>Indira Point >>>Indira Island >>>Indira col >>>Indira cot Question:India’s extent is greatest in >>>North-South >>>East-West >>>Both Equal >>>None Question:Longest coastline of India is in the state of >>>Gujarat >>>Andhra Pradesh >>>West Bengal >>>Tamilnadu Question:Length of the … Read more
Recomendations of the 14th Finance Commission ARTICLE 280 of the Constitution of India requires the Constitution of a Finance Commission every five years, or earlier. For the period from 1st April, 2015 to 31st March, 2020, the 14th Finance Commission (FFC) was constituted by the orders of President on 2nd January, 2013 and submitted its … Read more
Indian Geography– an Introduction practice question developed by pscnotes team [WATU 5], India is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people. India is a federal republic with 28 states and 7 union territories. The capital of India is New Delhi. India is a … Read more
The Narasimham Committee – II: Reshaping India’s Financial Landscape The Indian financial sector, in the early 1990s, was characterized by a complex web of regulations, inefficient institutions, and a lack of competition. This stifled innovation, limited access to credit, and hampered economic growth. Recognizing the need for a radical overhaul, the Indian government appointed the … Read more
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act: Reshaping Urban Governance in India The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 stands as a landmark legislation in India’s constitutional history, fundamentally altering the landscape of urban governance. This amendment, along with the subsequent enactment of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, introduced a new era of … Read more