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Ecology Units - NCERT.pdf
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🌱 Environment & Ecology

Vimal this side.

This is all NCERT you need to study for Environment & Ecology. This doesn't cover full syllabus ofcourse, but regarding NCERT, just read this. Ok?

Today Targets from this:

βœ… Chapter 13 and 14

βœ… Important Terms in Environment (Ecology, Ecosystem, Energy Flow, Biomes, Ecosphere, Habitat, Ecotone, Ecocline, Ecotope, Niche)

Take SuperKalam’s help for target no. 2
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Daily Mains Question for today:


Q. What is a Cloudburst? Explain its causes and discuss how it is different from rainfall? Explain the impact or result of a Cloudburst with the recent example of Himachal Pradesh.

Marks: 15
Page limit: 2.5 pages

Process to submit answer sheet is quite simple:

1️⃣ Convert your ans sheet into a single PDF file.

2️⃣ Mail us at ask@kalam.in with your name, question should be mentioned and year of attempt, along with your registered Phone Number on SuperKalam. These should be written in both mail and your PDF. It helps us to give evaluation in a timely manner.

3️⃣ Answers submitted before 2 PM will be evaluated by Arpita Mam & Vimal Sir. Even if you miss the deadline, get your ans evaluated by SuperKalam in seconds.

4️⃣ Whether you submit before 2 PM or after, please evaluate on SuperKalam before your email - it will help you to get more details plus we can track your discipline in the system.

If above process is not followed, we won’t be able to evaluate to give priority to students who are following the process.
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Be disciplined
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πŸ“— Environment & Ecology Quiz 🌱

Let's solve some interesting questions on EnE βœ…
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Which microorganism is responsible for producing the earthy smell after rain - petrichor?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Fungi
22%
Algae
56%
Actinomycetes
8%
Protozoa
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Some fungi can glow in the dark - This phenomenon is called:
Anonymous Quiz
57%
Bioluminescence
6%
Photosynthesis
26%
Chemoluminescence
11%
Mycoluminosity
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If you're lucky enough to spot a Nilgiri tahr, a wild mountain goat, in which national park might you find yourself?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
Manas National Park
51%
Eravikulam National Park
14%
Kanha National Park
17%
Bannerghatta National Park
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Meet the Ganges River Dolphin!🐬


These dolphins are practically blind! They navigate using echolocation, like Bats with his sonar. πŸ¦‡

Why Are They Special?

They’re the β€œTiger of the Water” and indicators of river health – happy dolphins mean healthy rivers! πŸ…πŸŒŠ

The Sad Part:
These dolphins face threats like pollution and fishing nets. 😒

IUCN Status: Endangered

See you tonight!
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Environment & Ecology - Class 1


🌿 This class will not just cover the stratgey and importance but also the relevance of this subject. As we have started with Environment today, make it a point to watch this session seriously warriors: https://youtu.be/YdT_GStNnug?si=GaO768AizHgLs2jK

After this class, do not forget to solve this mini test:

1️⃣ Test on Ecosystem

2️⃣ Test on Ecotone

3️⃣ Test on Types of Ecosystem
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(FREE)GS Foundation Class: Environment and Ecology


Hi warriors!

Aajao at 8 PM tonight. Tonight, I will discuss today's Mains Question, Topper's answer sheet and the Environment Targets and LIVE test.

🌿 Where to join the class?

Here: https://youtube.com/live/XPTXF7pmbLg?feature=share
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TEST TIME: GS Foundation Initiative


⚠️ Warriors

Today we have covered the BASICS of Environment and Ecology. We have just started.

We are so proud of you Tigers :)

Chalo, ek chota sa kaam kr lete hai by day end. Let's give a mini TEST:

1️⃣ Test 1 on Ecosystem

2️⃣ Test on Ecotone

3️⃣ Test on Niche

4️⃣ Test on PYQs :)

Waiting for your scores TigersπŸ‘‡
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Mithra.pdf
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(FREE)GS Foundation Initiative - Model Answer and Idela Answer Copies


Warriors,
You submit your answer copies with dedication :)
Here are few copies I personally liked presentation wise and the way students brainstormed on the topic.

πŸ‘‰ Do keep on revising your targets. REVISION IS THE KEY!
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SuperKalam IAS
Ecology Units - NCERT.pdf
GS Foundation (FREE) Initiative: E&E Day 2


Today is Day 2 of Environment Targets warriors.

Let's start our day with the following topics from the above NCERT:

🌱 Chapter 15 and 16

🌱 Forest Conservation Act, 1980

🌱 Wildlife Protection Act, 2002

Let's start our day warriors. We also have a test at 4 PM πŸ™‚
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Daily Mains Answer Writing Initiative


Process to submit answer sheet is quite simple:

1️⃣ Convert your ans sheet into a single PDF file.

2️⃣ Mail us at ask@kalam.in with your name, question should be mentioned and year of attempt, along with your registered Phone Number on SuperKalam. These should be written in both mail and your PDF. It helps us to give evaluation in a timely manner.

3️⃣ Answers submitted before 2 PM will be evaluated by Arpita Mam & Vimal Sir. Even if you miss the deadline, get your ans evaluated by SuperKalam in seconds.

4️⃣ Whether you submit before 2 PM or after, please evaluate on SuperKalam before your email - it will help you to get more details plus we can track your discipline in the system.

If above process is not followed, we won’t be able to evaluate to give priority to students who are following the process.
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🌍 Geography Quiz πŸ—Ί

Rain, rain everywhere. Let's answer some Geography questions βœ…
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What is the primary reason for the seasonal changes on Earth?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
The distance between Earth and the Sun
42%
Earth's axial tilt
40%
Earth's rotation
2%
Solar flares
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