Agriculture plays a crucial role in the Indian economy, employing over 50% of the country’s population.More than 58% of rural households rely on agriculture
The concept of agro-climatic regions was introduced by the Planning Commission in 1989, utilising data from comprehensive land surveys, soil analyses, and agricultural assessments conducted across rural India.
THE IMPORTANCE OF RTI
The Right to Information (RTI) is perceived as a pivotal element in fortifying participatory democracy and instigating governance
Geography - General Studies
Major Crops Grown In India and Cropping Patterns in India – UPSC Indian Geography Notes
Given the vast geographical expanse of India, the nation experiences a diverse array of crops cultivated across three primary cropping seasons: rabi, Kharif, and zaid.
In the realm of ecology, ecological succession stands as a foundational concept. It refers to the transformative process in which the combination of species and the environment undergoes changes over time within a specific area.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Principles of Ecology – Adaptation, Variation, Speciation, Mutation, Natural Selection, Evolution, Extinction – UPSC Environment Notes
Principles of Ecology encompasses the fundamental concepts that underpin the study of interactions between organisms and their environment
Q80. In nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
Fern
Lichen
Moss
Mushroom
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Levels of Organizations in Ecology – Individual and Species, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome, Ecotone, Biosphere – UPSC Environment Notes
Ecology is a scientific discipline focused on examining the interdependence, mutual reactions, and interconnected relationships between organisms and their physical environment, as well as among organisms themselves.
Q79. What is blue carbon?
a) Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
b) Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils
Q78. With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements :
It is a product of oil refineries.
Some industries use it to generate power
