A hazard becomes a disaster when it affects human populations, infrastructure, and the environment, causing significant harm, damage, or disruption. This occurs when: *Hazard + Vulnerability + Exposure = Disaster* *Factors that contribute to a hazard becoming a disaster:* 1. Magnitude and intensity of the hazard 2. Population density and vulnerability 3. Lack of preparedness… Read More »
Here’s an overview of the development of social and religious reform in Western India during the 19th century: Early Reform Movements (1800s-1840s) 1. Brahmo Samaj (1828): Founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, emphasizing monotheism and social reform. 2. Prarthana Samaj (1840): Founded by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang, focusing on social and religious reform. Influential Reformers 1.… Read More »
The impact of colonialism on Indian art during the British Raj (1858-1947) was profound, with both positive and negative consequences. *Negative impacts:* 1. Suppression of traditional crafts: British colonial policies led to the decline of traditional Indian crafts, as machine-made goods flooded the market. 2. Loss of patronage: Royal patronage for art diminished, leading to… Read More »
What is Special Category Status? SCS is a classification given by the Centre to assist development of states that face geographical and socio-economic disadvantages. Constitution does not make any provision to special category status however according to Article 275 of the Indian Constitution, the central government may provide any state with additional financial aid outside of… Read More »
71. Consider the following Acts and Policy: Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act Water Cess Act The National Water Policy Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act With reference to the Acts and Policy mentioned above, in terms of their starting year, which one of the following is the correct ascending order? Choose the… Read More »
36. Temperate grasslands of Africa are known as: The Steppes The Velds The Downs The Pampas 37. Who was the first President of Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (formed in 1946) ? Shivanand Ramaul Pandit Padam Dev Swami Purnanand Shyam Singh Negi 38. Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of Shobha Ram Rana Hardev… Read More »
Series: D 1. Match List I with List II: List-I (Scheme): List-II (State) Vahan Mitra Scheme (i) Rajasthan Indira Rasoi Yojana (ii) Madhya Pradesh Emissions Trading Scheme (iii) Andhra Pradesh Gaushala Project (iv) Gujarat Choose the correct answer from the options given below (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (ii) (iii)… Read More »
71. Who was the author of the book “Tarikh-i-Rashidi” ? Ahmed Yadgaar Mirza Haidar Dughlat Gulam Hussain Shaikh Rizqullah Mushtaqui 72. Who was the founder of “Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science” (1876) ? C.V. Raman Mahendralal Sirkar Father Lafont Ashutosh Mukherjee 73. Who said, “Lord Ripon, the savior of India and his rule-the beginning of a Golden… Read More »