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About VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam is a spectacularly beautiful city located in the east coast of northern Andhra Pradesh. The city is famous for its natural beauty and is one of the favorite cities of the people of Andhra Pradesh as it provides a peaceful ambiance with friendly locals. Visakhapatnam (aka Vizag) is one of the fastest growing smart cities of India and also one of the top 10 cleanest cities of India.

The city is full of tourist attractions and has some of the best beaches of Andhra Pradesh. Kailasagiri is one of the top tourist attractions of Vizag as it provides an enchanting view of the beautiful sea and the breath-taking valley-view to the viewers / tourists.
About Kailasagiri Kailasagiri, as the name implies, it gives the feeling of Mt Kailash with the 40 ft giant statues of Lord Shiva and Parvati in sitting posture. Kailasagiri is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city and is one of the most favourite hangout places of Vizagites. The hill-top touris…

The imposing Medak Cathedral in Telangana is one of its kind that is built in Gothic style with stained glass windows. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the city and is the most visited church in South India. The church is built by Charles Walker Fasnet and was consecrated on December 25, 1924.
About Medak Medak is a small town in the Medak district of Telangana. It is at a distance of about 100 Km from Hyderabad. For a long period Medak was under Kakatiya rulers and was popular as Siddapur Medak. However, over a period of time Siddapur lost its usage.

During the British rule in India, Methodist Christian Rev. Charles Walker Posnett undertook the construction of the Cathedral. He was driven by the motto 'My best for my Lord'.  It was during World War I time when construction of the Cathedral was taking place, there was a severe drought / famine in Medak region. And there was difficulty in getting the work done by the workers. At this time Rev Charles Walker Posnet…

Andhra Pradesh (A.P), a coastal state in the south-east India, is rich in Hindu pilgrimage places like the world famous Tirumala - the abode of Lord Venkateswara. There state is also abundant in ancient Buddhist pilgrimage sites dating back to the BCE (Before Current Era) period which reflect the past glory of Buddhism in this region.

There are around 150 Buddhist pilgrimage sites with spiritual importance, in A.P. Nearly 18 of these monastic sites are considered highly important for Buddhists across the world as these are said to have the mortal remnants of Lord Buddha. These sites are featured with Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, rock cut caves, Buddha's monolithic statues and many more Buddhist structures / treasures of the ancient times.
Spread of Buddhism in Andhradesa in the ancient times According to historical studies, Emperor Asoka took active part in spreading Buddhism in the Indian sub-continent. The Satavahana dynasty which ruled over Andhradesa (the present Andhra Pradesh…

Types of Natural Disasters 1. Earthquakes
2. Floods
3. Cyclone
4. Tsunami
5. Tidal Waves
6. Droughts
Key Points 1. Natural Disasters - A nature's fury that may destroy a part of our life and property or may result in death and destruction of the property.
E.g. earthquakes, droughts, floods, tsunamis etc.

2. Earthquakes - A sudden shaking of a part of the Earth's surface (ground) caused by movements or vibrations deep inside the Earth.

3. Seismograph - An instrument used to measure the intensity, direction and duration of an earthquake.

4. Richter Scale - The scale that measures the magnitude of an earthquake.

5. Famine - Lack of food for a long period of time in a region caused due to drought.

6. Cyclone - A violent circular wind accompanied with heavy rains.

7. Floods - The overflowing of river waters that results in submerging of nearby areas.
Question & AnswersQ1. How do earthquakes affect the Earth and its people? Ans. Effects of earthquake: Earthquakes of high intens…

Srikalahasti is a small temple town in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The town is located on the banks of Swarnamukhi river. The town gained popularity due to Srikalahateeswara temple which is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.

There are package tours offered by both APSRTC and private buses to visit few temples around Tirupati which include Mangapuram (aka Tiruchanoor) Padmavati temple, Kalyana Venkateswara temple in Srinivasa Mangapuram and Srikalahasti. There are also many private cabs from Tirupati to Srikalahasti at reasonable rates.
About the temple The temple of Srikalahasteeswara is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The presiding deity of the temple, Srikalahasteeswara is in the form of Vayu Linga. This temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Shiva Linga temples in South India. Besides the famous Vayu Linga, the temple gained popularity for Rahu-Ketu pooja as well. Parvati Devi, the Divine consort of Lord Shiva, is worshiped in the name of Sri Gyana Prasunamba.

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Tenses in English Tenses indicate the time of action in a sentence. The form of the main verb is changed to indicate the tense of a sentence. In English grammar, there are three main tenses. These are:

1. Present tense
2. Past tense and
3. Future tense.

Each of these tenses has four different forms. Accordingly there are 12 tenses in all. These are:
Present tense 1. Simple Present tense
2. Present Continuous tense
3. Present Perfect tense
4. Present Perfect Continuous tense
Past tense 1. Simple Past tense
2. Past Continuous tense
3. Past Perfect tense
4. Past Perfect Continuous tense
Future tense 1. Simple Future tense
2. Future Continuous tense
3. Future Perfect tense
4. Future Perfect Continuous tense
How to know the tense of a sentence A sentence has mainly subject (S), a verb (V) and an object (O)

Structure of a sentence - S + V + O
1. Simple Present tense When the main verb is in simple present form, the sentence is in a simple present tense.

Structure - S + V (present form) + O

Ex…

Key Points / Definitions of Scientific TermsOrgan System - A group of organs that work together to perform a particular function is called an organ system.Spinal Cord - A thick cord of nerve tissue that extends down the brain is called spinal cord.Reflex Action - The sudden automatic response of the body that is controlled by the spinal cord to an action
E.g. blinking of eyes, watering of mouth.Sense Organs - The organs that connect us to the outside world.Iris - The coloured part of the eye.Pupil - The circular opening in the iris that regulates the amount of light passing to the retina.Retina - The innermost layer of the eyeball.Cornea - The transparent outer covering of the eye which protects iris and pupil.Mixed Nerve - The nerve that carry message to the brain as well as bring orders from the brain.Brain - It is the control centre of the human body. Questions & AnswersQ1. Name the different parts of the brain. Mention the function of each part.
Ans. The different parts of br…

Watch the video on the lesson: Flow ChartI. Features of a desert

1. Very low rainfall
2. Less vegetation
3. Very cold nights
4. Strong winds
5. Dust storms
6. Sand dunes

II. 3 Stages of a river

1. The upper or the young course -
The river originates here.The river flows speedily with less waterCanyons, waterfalls and rapids are formed
2. Middle or the mature course -
The river enters the plain.The speed of the water decreases.The river develops loop called meander.
3. The lower or the old course -
The river joins a bigger water body.The speed of the water is very slow.The river is formed by many channels.Deltas are formed near the mouth of the river. Questions & AnswersQ1. How are mountains useful to us?
Ans. Uses of mountains -
They act as barriers against cold and hot winds.Rivers that originate from the mountains provide water for irrigation.The slopes of mountains have rich pasture lands and mineral resources.The cool climate in summer attracts many tourists.
Q2. Why agricultur…

Rhine (also spelled as Rhein) Falls is a 150 m wide and 23 m high waterfalls located near Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. The natural beauty of the falls is overwhelming and the amount of water peaks in summer months of June / July.

During our 5-day Switzerland tour, a visit to Rhine Falls was included in our Day 3 itinerary.

Read our Day 1 itinerary:
Morning visit to Cuckoo Clock Factory in Black Forest, GermanyAfternoon visit to Lake Titisee, Germany and An evening visit to Interlaken Switzerland is one of the most popular world tourist places that attracts tourists from across the world. Switzerland is a dream destination for Indian tourists and our film industry which shot romantic song sequences in beautiful locations of Switzerland, has greatly influenced Indians in visiting Switzerland. In fact Indian tourists have a craze for visiting Switzerland.

Switzerland is a very small Federal Republic country composed of 26 cantons (like the Indian states). The country is landloc…