Definition, Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies

Environmental studies deal with every issue that affects a living organism. Definition Environmental studies encompass a broad range of issues impacting every living being. This field is inherently multidisciplinary, fostering an appreciation for our natural surroundings and exploring the human impact on their sustainability. It’s an applied science focused on finding viable solutions to critical … Read more

Raja Rammohan Roy- A Social Reformer:

Raja Rammohan was a religious reformer as well as a social reformer. He revolted against idolatry and laid the step- stone for the Brahma Samaj. Raja Rammohan Roy was the pioneer of modern India. His role as a reformer was two-fold. He was a religious reformer as well as a social reformer. He revolted against … Read more

A Railway Station in India

Railway Station

         [A buzzing sound at the railway station – Queue to collect tickets – Passengers, hawkers – Cries of vendors – Getting down from and getting into the train – Gymnastic skills – Departure of the train.]                     There is always a buzzing sound at the Railway Station. The passengers stand in a queue to collect … Read more

Discuss the extent, causes and implications of the ‘nutrition transition’ said to be underway in India.

Nutrition Transition

Nutrition transition is the shift in dietary consumption and energy expenditure that coincides with economic, demographic and epidemiological changes. Specifically, the term is use for the transition of developing countries from traditional diets high in cereal and fiber to more Western-pattern diets high in sugars, fat and animal-source food. Extent: Nutrition transition: As developing societies … Read more

Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization MCQ (2500BC -1750BC)

Indus Valley Civilization

According to a geographical point of view, the most suitable name – the Indus Saraswati Civilization. John Marshall was the first scholar to use the term ‘Indus Civilization’. 1. The Harappan Civilization was discovered in the year: (a) 1901                              (b) 1921 (c) 1935                              (d) 1942 Answer: (b) 1921 2. Lothal is a site where the … Read more

The exercise of executive clemency is not a privilege but is based on several principles, and discretion has to be exercised in public considerations. Analyse this statement in the context of the judicial powers of the President of India.

Article 72 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respite or remission of punishment and to spend…executive clemency. Article 72 of the Indian Constitution gives the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respite or remission of punishment and to spend, remit or commute the sentence of any person … Read more

Historical background of the Indian constitution

Historical background -The British came to India in 1600 as traders, in the form of East India Company which had the exclusive right of trading in India under a charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. The British came to India in 1600 as traders, in the form of East India Company which had the exclusive … Read more

Regulating Act of 1773 / The features of these act

The regulating act was of great constitutional importance as (a) It was the first step taken by the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India; (b) It recognised, for the first time, the political and administrative functions of the company; and (c) It laid the foundations of … Read more

‘Essentially all that is content in part IV-A of the Indian constitution is just a codification of task integral to the Indian way of life.’ Critically examine this statement.

The fundamental duties are a novel feature of the Indian Constitution, guaranteed by the Constitution of India under part IV-A is article 51 A added by the 42nd Amendment. These are recognised as the moral obligations that actually help in upholding the spirit of nationalism as well as to support the harmony of the nation … Read more