Land supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, economic activities, transport and communication systems. In India, about 43% of land area is plain, 30% is of mountains and 27% is of plateaus. Land resources are used for many purposes like forests, land not available for cultivation, other uncultivated land, follow lands and net shown area. We humans along with the … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 Geography Class 10 Forest and Wildlife Resources – Notes & Study Material
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Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Resources: All the useful elements of the environment that satisfy our basic needs are called resources. Natural resources: A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by people for economic gain. Earth's natural resources include light, air, water, plants, animals, soil, stone, minerals, fossil fuels, etc. Man-made resources: … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development – Notes & Study Material
History Chapter 1 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Allegory: When an abstract idea (for instance greed, envy, freedom, liberty, etc.) is expressed through a person or a thing. An allegorical story has two meanings, one literal and one symbolic. Absolutism: It refers to a system of rule that has no restraints on the power exercised. Conservatism: It is a political and social philosophy promoting … [Read more...] about History Chapter 1 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe – Notes & Study Material
Evolution and Classification
Question 1 Define the term analogous organs, vestigial organs and homologous organs? Question 2 Why is artificial selection beneficial? Question 3 Why are acquired characters not inheritable? Question 4 Differentiate between artificial and natural selection? Question 5 How can you explain the existence of analogous organs? Question 6 What is the most reliable … [Read more...] about Evolution and Classification
Evolution and Speciation
Question 1 Define speciation? Explain mechanism of speciation? Question 2 Define evolution?Why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited? Question 3 What is organic evolution and inorganic evolution? Question 4 What is genetic drift? Give its significance in evolution? Question 5 What is variation? Question 6 What are inherited and … [Read more...] about Evolution and Speciation