Important Terms Adivasis: The Scheduled Tribes (STs) are known as Adivasis. Caste Hierarchy: A ladder-like formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the highest to the lowest castes. Communal Politics: The use of religion for political purpose where one religion is shown as superior to the other religions is called communal politics. Communalism: It … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 4 Gender, Religion and Caste – Notes & Study Material
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Civics Chapter 3 Democracy and Diversity – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms African American : The descendants of Africa who were brought into America as slaves between the 17th century and early 19th century. Civil Rights Movement : (1954-1968) Refers to a set of events and reform movements aimed at legally abolishing racial discrimination against African-Americans. Led by Martin Luther King Junior, this movement practised … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 3 Democracy and Diversity – Notes & Study Material
Ozone Depletion
Ozone Depletion The global environment is basically formed by three parts-Atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. The atmosphere extends over about 600 km from the earth's surface. Most of it is formed of air (a mixture of gases having suspended liquids and solids) covering the earth from all sides. Four main layers have been identified in the atmosphere. From … [Read more...] about Ozone Depletion
Activities that affect the Environment
Solid wastes The waste materials which get accumulated in the environment for shorter or longer duration are termed solid wastes. These are the main source of soil pollution. (1) Solid waste generally comes from residences, cattle sheds, industries, agricultural fields, and many other places. (2) It includes peelings of fruits and vegetables, other kitchen waste, … [Read more...] about Activities that affect the Environment
Food chain and Food web
Food Chains Food we eat acts as a fuel to provide us energy to do work. In any given ecosystem, all living organisms are linked in a systematic chain with respect to their mode of manufacturing food/feeding habits. The interactions among various components of the environment involves flow of energy from one component of the ecosystem to other. (a) In a grassland … [Read more...] about Food chain and Food web