Explain “ Ozone layer “ and “Ozone Hole ”. 4 marks 2003

The ozone layer or ozone shield refers to a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) relative to other parts of the atmosphere, although still very small relative to other gases in the stratosphere. The ozone “hole” is really a reduction in … Read more Explain “ Ozone layer “ and “Ozone Hole ”. 4 marks 2003

Explain “ Ozone layer “ and “Ozone Hole ”. 4 marks 2003

The ozone layer or ozone shield refers to a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) relative to other parts of the atmosphere, although still very small relative to other gases in the stratosphere. The ozone “hole” is really a reduction in … Read more Explain “ Ozone layer “ and “Ozone Hole ”. 4 marks 2003

Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007

India has a capacity to develop about 1,95,000 MW of non-conventional energy resource. India was the first country in the world to set up a ministry of non-conventional energy resources, in early 1980s.Various form of non-conventional energy being harnessed in India are as follows:- Solar:- India receives sunlight for 300 days/year and thus has a … Read more Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007

Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007

India has a capacity to develop about 1,95,000 MW of non-conventional energy resource. India was the first country in the world to set up a ministry of non-conventional energy resources, in early 1980s.Various form of non-conventional energy being harnessed in India are as follows:- Solar:- India receives sunlight for 300 days/year and thus has a … Read more Discuss the possibilities of non- Conventional energy in India. 6 marks 2007

What are the different factors responsible for the origin of Indian Monsoon? Explain with process. 6 marks 2007

Monsoon is derived from the arabic world Mausum meaning the seasonal reversal of winds. Various factors responsible for the origin of Indian Monsoon are as follows:- Under the extreme low pressure condition on land, the wind from the southern part of the Indian Ocean (south of Equator) is attracted towards the subcontinent of India. The … Read more What are the different factors responsible for the origin of Indian Monsoon? Explain with process. 6 marks 2007

What are the different factors responsible for the origin of Indian Monsoon? Explain with process. 6 marks 2007

Monsoon is derived from the arabic world Mausum meaning the seasonal reversal of winds. Various factors responsible for the origin of Indian Monsoon are as follows:- Under the extreme low pressure condition on land, the wind from the southern part of the Indian Ocean (south of Equator) is attracted towards the subcontinent of India. The … Read more What are the different factors responsible for the origin of Indian Monsoon? Explain with process. 6 marks 2007

De- Forestation. 4 marks 2008

Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. Deforestation comes in many forms, including fires, clear-cutting for agriculture, ranching and development, unsustainable logging for timber, and … Read more De- Forestation. 4 marks 2008

Organic Agriculture. 4 marks 2008

Organic farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient time. It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health by use of organic wastes (crop, animal and farm … Read more Organic Agriculture. 4 marks 2008

Divide India into major physio-graphic regions and describe anyone of them. 6 marks 2010

Indian subcontinent can be divided into following Physiographic regions:- 1- The Northern Mountain Region 2- The Great Northern Plains 3- The Great Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) 4- The Coastal Plains 5- The Great Indian Desert 6- The Island Groups.   1- The Northern Mountain Region The Great mountain region extends uninterrupted for 2500 km from … Read more Divide India into major physio-graphic regions and describe anyone of them. 6 marks 2010

What is Geothermal energy and how it is being used? 4 marks 2010

Geothermal energy is energy in the form of sensible heat that originates within the earth’s crust and makes its way to the surface by conduction. Heat may be conducted upward through solid rocks or carried upward by circulating ground water that is heated at depth and makes its return to the surface. Geothermal activities are … Read more What is Geothermal energy and how it is being used? 4 marks 2010