Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about the land use and management practices in arid zones of India. Indian arid zone occupies about 3.17 lakhs km2 of hot desert of north-western India and about 0.7 lakh km2 of cold desert. Thus, the area in the hot desert in north-western India constitutes about 93% of […]
Land Use and Management Practices in Arid Zones | India
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Top 8 Objectives of National Forest Policy
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After creation of the forest department in 1861, Indian forest act was passed in 1873 and the national forest policy was enunciated on 19th October, 1894 with the following objectives: 1. Promotion of the general well-being of the country as being the sole purpose of management of forest. 2. Maintenance of adequate forest for the […]
Measuring the Velocity of Stream: 4 Methods
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This article throws light upon the top four methods adopted for measuring the velocity of stream. The methods are: 1. Current Meter 2. Float Method 3. Open Channel 4. Weirs and Flumes. Method # 1. Current Meter: Current meter measures the velocity of flowing water in an open channel or ditch and streams where direct […]