Notes and Study material for Exams
The Rate of a Chemical Reaction can be defined as the amount of the reaction which occurs in unit time. The rate of a reaction is measured by choosing certain properties of the reaction which will indicate how far the reaction has gone, and whose magnitude can be observed with time without disturbing the reaction. … Read more
Physical and social Environment as factors of crop distribution and production Physical Factors Climatic factors Climatic factors includes temperature, growing season, altitude, rainfall and wind. Most Plants cannot grow if the temperature falls below 6°C or the Soil is frozen for five consecutive months. As a consequence many areas are unsuitable for crop … Read more
Coastal Mountains: A Tapestry of Biodiversity, Culture, and Resilience The world’s coastlines are not merely edges of continents, but dynamic interfaces where land and sea meet, shaping unique landscapes and ecosystems. Within this intricate interplay, coastal mountains rise as sentinels, their rugged peaks and slopes harboring a rich tapestry of biodiversity, cultural heritage, and human … Read more
The Global Tapestry: Distribution of Continents and Oceans The Earth’s surface is a dynamic and diverse landscape, sculpted by geological forces over millions of years. This intricate tapestry is woven with vast expanses of land and water, forming the continents and oceans that define our planet. Understanding the distribution of these landmasses and water bodies … Read more
Physical Geography (General Principles) : [su_posts template=”templates/list-loop.php” posts_per_page=”100″ tax_term=”1324″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc”] (i) Origin and evolution ol earth, interior of earth, Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory; Plate tectonics.Composition, Structure and Stratification of the atmosphere (v) Insolation,heat budget of the earth. (vi) Horizontal and vertical Distribution of Temperature, inversion of temperature. (vii) Air masses and fronts. Tropical and … Read more
The Earth’s Magnetic Shield: A Journey into Geomagnetism The Earth, our home planet, is not just a rocky sphere floating in space. It possesses a hidden, yet vital, force field: the geomagnetic field. This invisible shield, generated deep within the Earth’s core, protects us from the relentless barrage of charged particles emanating from the Sun, … Read more
The Rate of a Chemical Reaction The rate of a chemical reaction can be defined as the amount of the reaction which occurs in unit time. The rate of a reaction is measured by choosing certain properties of the reaction which will indicate how far the reaction has gone, and whose magnitude can be observed … Read more
Health Education in India Medical education in global context has evolved over a period of time and so in India. With changing community needs, educational advancements and technological revolutions, we need to update the method of imparting knowledge and skills to the students. Major components of hidden curriculum like Communication skills, Attitude, Empathy, altruism, professionalism, … Read more
Evaporation: The Unsung Hero of the Water Cycle Evaporation, the process by which a liquid transforms into a gas, is a fundamental phenomenon in nature. It plays a crucial role in the water cycle, driving weather patterns, shaping landscapes, and sustaining life. This seemingly simple process is a complex interplay of energy, temperature, and atmospheric … Read more
Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more