Astivya notes

Classification of Eco-system

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  Natural Ecosystem- Terrestrial- Forests, Grasslands, Deserts Aquatic- Fresh Waters, Saline Waters, Marine Waters Ecotone :- a zone of junction between two or more diverse ecosystems. For e.g. the mangrove forests represent an ecotone between marine and terrestrial ecosystem. Characteristics of Ecotone It may be very narrow or quite wide. It has the conditions intermediate … Read more Classification of Eco-system

Rajasthan : Administrative Division of Rajasthan

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  Note: These facts are highly important as RPSC has tendency of asking these facts Total Divisions in Rajasthanसंभाग – 7 Number of Districts in Rajasthan जिले- 33 of sub division उपखण्ड- 244 Jila Prishad जिलापरिषद- 33 नगरनिकाय- 184 Municipal Corporations नगरनिगम- 5 Municipal Councils नगरपरिषद -13 Municipalities नगरपालिकाएं- 166 Number of Tehsil in Rajasthan तहसील- 244 Sub Tehsil उपतहसील- 104 पटवारमण्डल- 10040 Cities in Rajasthan State नगर- 297 fo Panchayat Samitis – पंचायतसमितियां 249 Gram Panchayat ग्रामपंचायत– 9,177 … Read more Rajasthan : Administrative Division of Rajasthan

Important Ancient Terms

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Lohit Ayas Copper Syam Ayas Iron Vanik Traders Gramini Village Head Bhagadugha Tax collector Sthapati Chief Judge Takshan Carpenter Niska Unit of currency Satamana Unit of currency Pana Term used for coin Shresthi Guilds Vihara Buddhist Monastery Chaitya Sacred Enclosure Pradeshika Head of district Administration Nagarka City administration Jesthaka Chief of a Guild Prathamakulika Chief … Read more Important Ancient Terms

Important Acts

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The Govt. of India Act Gave assurance that there would be no more territorial possessions. Titles were 1858 bestowed  on  many  princes  &  the  right  of  adoption  was  accepted.  No         interference in religious matters. The Indian Council Provided  that  there  was  no  difference  between  the  central  &  provincial Act 1861 subjects. … Read more Important Acts

Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

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  Soil is defined as upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including endless variety of minerals, remnants of plants and animals, water and air. It is the end product of continuing interaction between the parent material, local climate, plant and animal organisms and elevation … Read more Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation

PARTNERSHIP

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  Partnership : Partnership is an association of two or more parties, they put money for business.         Simple Partnership: Simple partnership is one in which the capitals of the partners are invested for the same time. The profit or losses are divided among the partners in the ratio of their investments. … Read more PARTNERSHIP

Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence

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  Howard Gardner initially formulated a list of seven intelligences. His listing was provisional. The first two have been typically valued in schools; the next three are usually associated with the arts; and the final two are what Howard Gardner called ‘personal intelligences.’ Today there are nine intelligences and the possibility of others may eventually … Read more Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence

Parliament’s control over Executive;

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Parliament is the supreme law making body of the nation.The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is empowered to pass a vote of censure against the ministry. Whenever such a motion is passed, the ministry has to resign. There are several means of Parliament’s control over Executive such … Read more Parliament’s control over Executive;

Development of Sociological Thought in India

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Development of Sociological Thought in India Sociology is the general study of social life, groups and societies. Sociology is a humanistic social science .It study the behavior of human beings in society. Sociology is concerned with social relationships of man with man and social interactions. It is the scientific study of social relationships, their variety, … Read more Development of Sociological Thought in India

Major Forts of Rajasthan

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      Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer are included in the list of UNESCO World heritage sites   Serial No Name of Fort Constructed by Location Related Dynasty 1 Mehrangarh Rao Jodha Jodhpur Rathore 2 … Read more Major Forts of Rajasthan