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Map of Indian States and Union Territories with Capitals There are 29 states and seven Union territories in the country. Let's take a look at the states and their capitals. Indian States Capital Andhra Pradesh Amravati Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Assam Dispur Bihar Patna Chhattisgarh Raipur Goa Panaji Gujarat Gandhinagar Haryana Chandigarh Himachal Pradesh Shimla Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar Jharkhand Ranchi Karnataka Bengalaru Kerala Trivandrum Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Maharashtra Mumbai Manipur Imphal Meghalaya Shillong Mizoram Aizawal Nagaland Kohima Odisha Bhubaneshwar Punjab Chandigarh Rajasthan Jaipur Sikkim Gangtok Tamil Nadu Chennai Telangana

Soil Layers Soil Profile: The Layers of Soil Horizon Soil takes a long time to form. It may take hundreds to thousands of year for one inch of soil to form. As soil forms, different layers result. A layer of soil differing from the layers above and below it is called horizon.  6 Horizons  Soils typically have six horizons. From the top down, they are Horizon O,A, E, B, C and R. Each horizon has certain characteristics. O Horizon­  O horizon – Also called humus, this is the top-most layer of any soil with a significant amount of plant life above it. Humus is a layer of organic material (hence the ‘O’), like dead grass, fallen leaves, etc. that collects on the ground’s surface. A Horizon­  The layer called topsoil Top most horizon is more important than all other horizons because: An A horizon is a mineral horizon. This horizon always forms at the surface and is what many people refer to as topsoil. They are rich in organic matter, giving them a darker col

Go Green and Say "No" to Polythene Plastic Bags Plastic Bags is so much part of the modern life as its convenient and easy to carry our purchased goods when we go shopping. But you would be surprised to know that plastic bags take up to 1,000 years or never until they completely degrade in natural environment. This inadvertent over consumption of single-use plastic carries with it a very high cost to the environment, which in turn also negatively affects our health. Let’s have a look at the most important reasons why single-use plastic bags should be banned right now. Plastic Bags Hazards Plastic bags pollute our land and water Plastic bags are made from non-renewable resources and contribute to climate change Plastic bags never break down Plastic bags are harmful to wildlife and marine life Plastic bags are harmful to human health Plastic bags are not easy to recycle Plastic bags are costly to pay for and to clean up after Use Organic Reusable Bags

Natural Resources Introduction to Natural Resources Natural resources refer to the things that exist freely in nature for human use and don't necessarily need the action of mankind for their generation or production. Everything in your environment that was not made by man is a natural resource. Think of the water (seas and fresh water), land, soils, rocks, forests (vegetation), animals (including fish), fossil fuels and minerals. Natural Resources come in many Forms Interdependence of Natural Resources Natural resources can be consumed directly or indirectly. For instance, humans depend directly on forests for food, biomass, health, recreation and increased living comfort. Indirectly forests act as climate control, flood control, storm protection and nutrient cycling. Natural Resources come in many Forms It may be a solid, liquid or gas. It may also be organic or inorganic. It may also be metallic or non-metallic. It may be renewable or non-renewable. Ty

You tend to like something that is familiar to us! Liking something is a psychological function which is associated to many conditions like: Familiarity: You tend to like something that is familiar to you Reference: You tend to like something because you have liked something in reference to it before. Association: You might like something because you associate it with a good memory but are unaware of it. As per Buddha's teachings: The Buddha taught about Vedanta or feeling tone ie everything we come across in the conditioned world produces one of three qualities within us - pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. When something produces a pleasant tone we cling to it and crave more. When something produces an unpleasant tone we want to push it away and get rid of it. When something produces neither and so is neutral we feel bored or indifferent and want something more pleasant. We evolved this way to survive.  Resource Hub Vedanta in its applications to Indian

India Union Territories Union Territory Union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India. Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are federal territories governed directly by the union government, hence the name Union Territory.  India is a federal union comprising 29 states and 7 union territories, for a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. Wikipedia The 7 Beautiful Union Territories of India National Capital Territory of Delhi – Delhi Delhi is a largest metro green city in India and eighth in the world by population. Delhi also own National Capital Region urban area in which Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are included. Delhi has many tourist attractions for the people of all around the world Palika Bazaar, lotus temple, Red fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masji