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Distribution of natural Resources World Distribution of forest reserves Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, just over 4 billion hectares. (One hectare = 2.47 acres.) This is down from the pre-industrial area of 5.9 billion hectares. According to data from the U.N. Food and agriculture Organization, deforestation was at its … Read more
Immunity is disease resistance and is of following two types:- Natural or Innate Immunity:- It is present from birth and is inherited from birth by the offspring from the mother.In this form of immunity the response from the organism against the pathogen is immediate in the form of non-specific immune response without the need of recognizing the … Read more
Flood and Drought Occurrence Drought Drought is a complex, slow-onset phenomenon of ecological challenge that affects people more than any other natural hazards by causing serious economic, social and environmental losses in both developing and developed countries. The period of unusual dryness (i.e. drought) is a normal feature of the Climate and weather system in … Read more
Petroleum, natural gas, coal, nitrogen, uranium and water power are examples of conventional sources of energy. They’re also called non-renewable sources of energy and are mainly fossil fuels, except water power. Rising Growth of Population has created a tremendous pressure on the conventional Resources of energy and thus the Concept of Sustainable Development get prominent … Read more
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a protective case around the seeds of the cotton plant. The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and it is used to make a variety of products, including clothing, textiles, paper, and cosmetics. Production Cultivation Ginning Harvesting Pest and disease management Fiber Properties Strength Softness Absorbency … Read more
Technology with a Human Face Technology and the Human Race The human race has indeed gone far with technology. From the age when he still used wooden and stone tools to a powerful era of silicon and steel, he ceased to be a helpless prey to a number of predators to become a god among … Read more
We have Bifurcated the topic Data handling and Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.) into following topics for exhaustive study:- Data Analysis – Mathematical operation Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.) and analysis of data. Data Collection Analysis- Interpretation- Collection, Interpretat ion and … Read more
Navigating the Shores: A Deep Dive into India’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), 2011 India’s vast coastline, stretching over 7,500 kilometers, is a treasure trove of biodiversity, economic activity, and cultural heritage. However, this delicate ecosystem faces numerous threats, including coastal erosion, pollution, and unsustainable development. To protect this vital resource, the Indian government introduced the … Read more
NATURAL Resources OF INDIA What are Natural Resources ? Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural … Read more