Building of big dams gives rise to some problems. List three main problems that may arise. Suggest a solution to any one of these problems.

Receptors are sensory structures (organs/tissues or cells) present all over the body. The receptors are either grouped in case of eye or ear, or scattered in case of skin. Functions...

Construction of a huge dam creates large scale destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife in those areas which get submerged. This is not good for the ecosystem. Hence, environmental aspects...

Advantages: (i) The generation of electricity, from water does not produce any environmental pollution. (ii) Water energy is a renenable source of electric energy which will never get exhausted. Disadvantages: (i) A vast variety...

(i) loss of biodiverty. (ii) Varied needs of the local people can no longer be met. (iii) Degradation of soil

(c) Real, inverted, diminished and in blue shade 

The rise of new species is also known as speciation. Factors responsible for speciation:  (i) Genetic drift  (ii) Geographical isolation  (iii) Natural selection  (iv) Mutation 

(i) Large areas of agriculture and human habitation are to be sacrificed as they get submerged. (ii) Large ecosystems are destroyed when submerged under the water in dams. (iii) The vegetation which...

(c) First Anglo-Burmese War – Burmese defeated, Treaty of Yandobo (1826); First Anglo-Afghan War – Afghan defeated (1838); First Anglo-Maratha War – Britishers were defeated, Treaty of Salbai (1782); Second...

Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the "temples of modern India" because: (i) They eliminate or reduce flooding. (ii) Provide water for agriculture. (iii) Provide water for human and industrial consumption. (iv) Provide hydroelectricity...

(b) Capital gains arise when there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned and when you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its...