The major objectives of Swaraj Dal, also known as Swaraj Party, was to achieve greater political freedom and self-government for the Indian... View Article
The full name of General Dyer is Reginald Edward Harry Dyer. Born on October 9, 1864 he is well known for his role in the Jallianwala Bagh... View Article
The Khilafat committee was formed to defend the powers of the Ottoman Caliph which was restricted following the Treaty of Sevres at the end of... View Article
The industry where the goods are produced in large quantities after processing from raw materials to more valuable products is called the... View Article
The industry where the goods are produced in large quantities after processing from raw materials to more valuable products is called the... View Article
Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) is a time-bound, mission-mode water conservation campaign. It was launched to encourage water conservation at the... View Article
The first National Water Policy was adopted in September 1987. It was reviewed and updated in 2002 and later in 2012. It was formulated to govern... View Article
Advantages: Reduces Pollution It helps replenish the groundwater. It is run and maintained by the locals. Therefore its benefits are distributed... View Article
Watershed management basically refers to the efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves the... View Article
The main function of a watershed is to receive the incoming precipitation and then dispose it. Its major functions are: Collect rainfall water... View Article
Periyar is the largest river in Kerala with a length of 244 km. it is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water... View Article
Alappuzha is the smallest district in Kerala. It is a district of immense natural beauty. Alappuzha is referred to as the 'Venice of the... View Article
Backwater is water turned back in its course by an obstruction on opposing current or the flow of tide in a river channel. The backwater regions... View Article
No, Lagoons are different from lakes. Lagoons are calm and shallow water bodies surrounded by barriers. They are formed when a shallow water body... View Article
Alappuzha in Kerala is famous for lagoons in India. It is also known as the Venice of the East. Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place... View Article
