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What Do You Mean By Judgement

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Meaning of Judgement : Judgement means the observation and decision of court of law in respect of a particular case after conclusion of a trial. Content of Judgement : Every Judgement - Shall be written in the language of the court. Shall contain the point or points for determination, the decision there on and the reason for the decision. Shall specify the offence of which and section of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 or other law under which the accused is convicted and the punishment to which he is sentenced. If the Judgement is of acquittal, it shall state the offence, of which the accused is acquitted and direct that he be set at liberty section 354(1). Object : The object should be to protect the society and to deter the criminal in achieving the avowed object of law by imposing appropriate sentence. The social impact of the crime like where its relates to offences against woman, kidnapping and other offences involving moral delinquency which have great impact on s...
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Meaning and Objective of The Wildlife (Protection), 1972

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As Wild Birds Animals Protection Act 1912 has become completely outmoded, the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 which is an "Act to provide protection of wild animals and birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto" has been passed on request from states under Art. 252 of the Constitution of India as the wildlife being a state subject. This Act has been amended in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993 and 2003. However, the forty-second Constitutional Amendment passed in 1976 transferred wildlife along with forest from the State List of the Constitution to the Concurrent List. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 contains 66 sections in seven chapter and 6 schedules. It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. It shall come into force in a State or Union Territory to which it extends on such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provision of t...
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Reduce, Reused, Recycle

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The phrase reduce, reused, recycle refers to the recommended sequence of activities for treating materials to make batter use of materials so that we create less damage to environment. In addition to the primary advantage to our environment, these 3Rs also provide other benefits, such as financial savings. These are also known as the environmental 3Rs. They are :- 1) Reducing :- Use less. 2) Reusing :- Use again. 3) Recycling :- Do again. First, when possible, reduced don't use resources you don't need. One of the easiest ways to do this is to stop using up thinks where you are't making use of them. For example, turn out lights when you don't need them. Don't run the water when you are not using it. This is the best option because you not only save resources by not using them. For example if you save water usage, you have also save the energy to purify and pump that water. Second, by reusing we also reduce the amount of new resources that will be use...
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Ecosystem

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Ecosystem Origin of the term Ecosystem :- Ecosystem is the basic functional unit in ecology. Eco part of the term refers to environment and system to its various components. Ecosystem is composed genes, organs, organisms, population and communities. Definition of Ecosystem :- Ecosystem is a structural and functional unit of biosphere of nature consisting of community of living beings and the physical environment both interacting and exchanging materials between them.  Basic Principles of an Ecosystem :- 1) All ecosystem consist of two major component biotic and abioti. 2) Ecosystem is a major structural and functional unit of ecology. 3) Its function is related to energy flow and material flow within the system. 4) The non living environment is an part of ecosystem. 5) The relative amount of energy needed to maintain an ecosystem depends on its structure. Example of Ecosystem :- A pond is an example of a small ecosystem. Kinds of Ecosystem...
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Meaning and Utility of 'Forest'

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Meaning of 'Forest' :- The word forest is derived from the Latin word 'foris' which means outside. This has reference to village boundaries or fence. 'Forest' or 'Jungle' is a collection of trees, shrubs, herbs, grass and naturally has wild life living in it. Forest is a great or vast wood. Forest, in general sense, is an area set aside for the production of timber and other forest produce or maintained under woody vegetation for creation indirect benefits which it provides that is climate or protective. Forest, in ecological sense, is a plant community predominantly of trees and other woody vegetation, usually with a closed canopy. Tomlin's Law Dictionary states, "A forest is a certain territory or circuit of woody grounds and pastures know in its bounds and privilege, for the peaceable abiding of wild beasts and fowls of forest chase and warren, to be under the king's protection for his princely delight; replenished with be...
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Meaning of Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

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Meaning of Atmosphere :- The term 'atmosphere' means the air envelope which surrounding the earth. It is the hick gaseous mental surrounding the earth. The density of the atmosphere decreases with height. There are four layers of the atmosphere. The first layer is known as 'troposphere'. In this layer, the temperature of air decreases with height at an average of one degree centigrade for 165 meters. The troposphere extend to a height of roughly 18 kilometers along the equator and about 8 kilometers along the poles. The upper limit of the troposphere is called the 'tropopause'. Above the troposphere is second layer which is called the 'stratosphere' extending from roughly 12 to 50 kilometers. The ozone layer in this layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Above, the stratosphere, there is third layer 'mesosphere' or 'metrosphere' extending about 40 km. in height. In this zone temperature shows a decrease up to 80℃. ...
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Basic Objectives of The National Forest Policy, 1988

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The basic objectives that should govern the National Forest Policy, 1988 are the following :- 1) Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and, where necessary, restoration of the ecological balance that has been adversely distributed by serious depletion of the forests of the country. 2) Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country. 3) Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs in the interest of soil and water conservation, for mitigating floods and droughts and for the retardation of siltation of reservoirs. 4) Checking the extension of sand-dunes in the desert areas of Rajasthan and along the coastal tracts. 5) Increasing substantially the forest/tree cover in the country through massive afforestation and social forestry programmes, esp...
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Meaning and Causes of Global Warming

Meaning of Global Warming :- Global Warming is an increase in the earth's temperature due to the use of fossil fuels and other industrial process leading to a build-up of "greenhouse gases"  (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons) in the atmosphere. Air pollution traps more heat in the atmosphere, rendering the earth more warmer. This effect is called "global warming". Causes of Global Warming :- The main causes of Global Warming is greenhouse gases. These are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbon and ozone. Generally these gases are present in rather small amounts but play a major role in the heat balance of atmosphere due to their capacity to absorb infrared radiations. By preventing long wave thermal radiation from radiating out of the atmosphere, the temperature of the atmosphere thus increases considerably. About 51% of the solar energy reaching the earth is absorbed by the earth's surface, whic...
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