August Offer (1940)

August Offer (1940)

August Offer (1940) The August offer was announced by Viceroy Linlithgow on 8 August 1940 from Shimla,  in the hope of cooperation of Indians in Britain’s efforts in World war II. But the proposal was rejected by both Congress and the Muslim league. Background: The fall of Belgium, Holland, and France in world war II left Britain in immediate danger of Nazi occupation as the war has undertaken a new turn. The British government announced the participation of India in war without consulting Indian leaders, that was agitated the Indian…

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Important Lakes of the World

Important Lakes of the World- lake superior

Important Lakes of the World: Lake is a body of water surrounded by land. Lakes are water bodies with slow-moving, or standing water that are occupied in an inland basin. Here we discuss some important lakes all over the world with their continent, basin countries, area, and maximum depth. List of important lakes of the world Many lakes are found all over the world that are important in their aspects; a list of important lakes in the world is given below: Caspian Sea: (An Oceanic lake- also called Mazandaran Sea,…

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Major rivers of the world

Major rivers of the world

Major rivers of the world Major rivers of the world, their sources and countries in the drainage system, and the destination in which they empty are favorite topics of exams like UPSC, State PCS, and others exams. In the given table the list of major rivers of the world is provided: Name of river Source, and Countries in the drainage system Empty in Nile river (The longest river in the world) Lake Tana (Blue Nile), and Lake Victoria (White Nile) The main countries in the drainage basin are Tanzania, Uganda,…

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The Governor- Indian polity

constitutional position of governor

The Governor- Indian polity -(Article 153-162) Introduction: The Governor is the chief executive head of the state; he acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies with the Chief ministers of the states. The role of the Governor is similar to the president as he is the constitutional head, the governors perform the same duties as that of a President, for the state. The Governor acts as an agent of the central government, so the office of the governor has a dual role. He functions as a link…

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Rivers of India and their main Tributaries

Major Rivers of India

Rivers of India and their main Tributaries Rivers on the basis of the direction of discharge The major rivers of India can be divided on the basis of the direction of flowing or discharge of water: Discharges into the Arabian Sea: Narmada, Tapi, Sindhu, Sabarmati, Mahi, Purna Discharges into the Bay of Bengal: Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Ganga (and tributaries), Meghna, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna (and tributaries), and Kaveri. Rivers on the Basis of Sources On the basis of sources, the Indian rivers can be classified as Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers. Himalayan…

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Geological Time Scale

geological time scale

Geological Time Scale  The geologic time scale is a chronological dating system that classifies geological strata in time. This time scale is used by geologists, Paleontologists, and other Earth scientists to describe timing, relationships, and other events related to our planet in geologic history. The geologic time scale is a calendar for events in Earth’s history. An Eon is the largest period of geological time. The subdivisions Eras are formed by the combination of periods, we can say eras are subdivided into periods. Epochs combine together to form periods. The…

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Major Sites of Indus Valley Civilization

major sites of Indus valley civilization

Major Sites of Indus Valley Civilization Indus valley civilization is also called Harappan Civilization. The site is famous for systematic planning based on-grid systems. The Harappan Civilization was a Bronze age civilization, that extended from North-East Afghanistan to Pakistan and North-west India. Important Facts About Indus Valley Civilization: Till now about 1400 sites are found belonging to the Indus valley civilization, out of which 925 sites are in India. Most of the Indus valley civilization was located in the valley of the Saraswati river (Extinct today). The river extended as…

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White Mutiny (1859-1861)

white mutiny

White Mutiny (1859-1861) The White Mutiny (1859- 1861) was the largest revolt, the British army faced ever. It was a revolt of European troops of the East India Company against their transfer to the service of the Queen of England. Reason for White Mutiny: In the wake of the transfer of power from the British East India Company to the British Crown, a section of European forces employed under the company resented the move which required the presidency armies to transfer their allegiance from the defunct Company to the Queen,…

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The Solar System

Planets in Our Solar System

The Solar System The solar system is a family of the Sun along with eight major planets, dwarf planets (Ex. Pluto), satellites, asteroids, Moons, meteors, and comets. All these orbit the sun to form the Solar System. Sun is our motherly and nearest star, which creates energy from nuclear reactions deep within the interior, by its light and heat life is possible on Earth. Origin of Solar System: The solar system formed 4.6 (4.568) billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant interstellar molecular cloud. Bodies close to…

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Major waterfalls of India

waterfall in India 1

Major waterfalls of India A waterfall is a site where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops in the course of a stream or river. Waterfall may be found at a band of more resistant rock, at a nick point, or at places where deposition has occurred. List of some important major waterfalls: Waterfall Height state Features Kunchikal Falls The fall is formed by the Varahi river 455meters (1,493 ft) Shimoga district, Karnataka cascades down Barehipani Falls By river Budhablanga, It is the second-highest waterfall…

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