Industries in India
Mineral-Based Industries in India Industries which use minerals as raw materials are known as mineral-based industries. At present, India is..
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Water Resources
India is a land of many rivers, lakes, lagoons and ponds. These resources account for 4% of the world’s water resources. In India, water is mainly used for drinking, irrigation, household and industrial purposes. Currently, about 92% of water is used for agricultural purposes, 2% in industries and the remaining 6% is used for drinking and household purposes.
Natural Vegetation of India
Natural vegetation is vegetation which grows in the region all by itself without the interference of human activity. There is a thin line of difference between flora and forests.
Transport
The transport system plays an important role in the Indian economy. India has one of the largest networks of roadways in the world.
Minerals in India
Minerals are naturally occurring, homogeneous substances with definite chemical composition. Based on chemical and physical properties, minerals can be divided into metallic and non-metallic minerals.
Climate of India
India has a tropical monsoon type of climate. This is because India lies in the tropical belt and its climate is influenced by the monsoon winds.
Soils in India
Soil is a renewable natural resource. It supports various living organisms and is a medium of plant growth. Topsoil is the uppermost layer of the Earth.
Major Agencies of the United Nations
The World Health Organization is a specialised agency for health. 7 April is celebrated as World Health Day every year. The headquarters of WHO is located at Geneva in Switzerland.
Rise of Dictatorship
The period between the two world wars experienced the rise of Fascism in Italy and Nazism in Germany.
Forward Bloc and the INA
Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in a Bengali family. After completing his early education, he joined Presidency College, Kolkata. He then went to England for higher studies. He passed the Civil Services Examination in 1920.