Biodiversity and other sources supply raw materials to many important industries. They have aesthetic value and appeal for ecotourism, which supports the growth of the national economy. They are also potential sources of pharmaceuticals, other chemicals, agricultural materials, etc.
Mahaua or the Madhuca longifolia is indigenous to India. It is a good sized tree and it grows up to 20 meters in height.
Substances that are thrown out to some place due to their uselessness or excreted out of our body are called as waste substances.
The Government of Jharkhand is preparing to add one more link in the chain of creating income source for farmers of the state.
Forests and wildlife are integral part of environment. Forests control climate, soil erosion and wildlife. They cause rains.
Button mushroom is very popular in Indian markets and in other countries. It’s commercial production can be a better option for employment. Recently Jharkhand has started the export of vegetables to other countries. If the state produces mushrooms of international standards, the farmers of this state can get better self employment.
Games are essential for physical and mental development of children.
Different activities may generate waste which may be solid or liquid. The quality of both solid and liquid wastes is increasing and if the wastes are disposed in an uncontrolled manner these may cause adverse impact on public health and environment. Hence these wastes need to be managed efficiently so as to safeguard public health and environment.
The acid rain affects living and non- living components of environment. In July 1982, Stockholm- the venue of U N –conference on acid rain, suffered heavy acid showers for about a week. In India too, acid rains have been reported since last twenty years in areas where thermal power plants are located and also around Delhi, the capital of India.
Cattle dung has been used in India to sweep cutcha houses and to make cakes for burning in kitchens. One of the best uses of dung is for making compost etc. manure. Indians, especially Hindus use cow dung for making compost, dung cakes and for religious purposes.
Nearly half of the planet’s plant and animal species live in Rainforests. Less than 2.5 billion acres of Tropical Forest have remained out of four billion acres on the Earth within a few hundred years.
Following principles and guidelines have been accepted for the control of different types of pollution- A. Prevention of entry into…
