A VISIT TO A HISTORICAL PLACE – THE TAJ MAHAL
Introduction: There are many beautiful and worth seeing places in India. During the last summer vacations, I visited one such beautiful place with my family.
Name of the place and location: We decided to visit Agra. Agra is a beautiful and historical city. But the Taj Mahal of Agra is the major attraction. It is located on the banks of river Yamuna. It is the most beautiful building made up of white marble. It has four minarets. Its gateway is made of red rock. The surrounding garden makes the Taj more beautiful.
Significance: The great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built it in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was built about three centuries ago. It took about twenty years and was built by nearly 20,000 workers. We visited every corner of the Taj Mahal. We found marble tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal situated in the middle of main building. Couplets from Koran are engraved beautifully on Taj’s walls which is a wonder of calligraphy. The Taj is surrounded by attractive lawns, trees and fountains. Taj is an example of love and a piece of art all over the world. It marks the excellence of Mughal architecture.
Conclusion: We spent few hours and enjoyed a lot inside this place. I found numerous India and foreign tourists pouring in. By noon, we had completed the tour of Taj Mahal and returned back. I enjoyed my trip to the Taj Mahal very much. It was really an unforgettable experience.
AIR POLLUTION
Introduction : Air Pollution is the presence of foreign particles, gases and other pollutants into the air which are harmful to human health and the planet as a whole. Air pollution is one of the most series environmental problems confronting the world today. It has become a major health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Air pollutants can be in the form of solid particles, liquid droplets or gases. Air pollution can be man-made and naturally occurring.
Causes: Air pollution is caused by several human activities such as burning of fossil fuels, firewood and solid waste, dust released from mining and construction works, exhaust from industries and factories, along with heavy population concentration in cities. Natural Processes such as volcanic eruptions, dust storms and forest fires may also pollute the air but their occurrence is rare and impact is very much local.
Effects : The effects of air pollution are alarming. Air pollution has many bad effects on the health of the people. It contributes largely to skin and respiratory problems, heart diseases, lung cancer, stroke, asthma, irritation in eyes and many other diseases. It also creates smog, acid rain, damages the ozone layer in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming and climate change.
Steps needed : Air pollution is one of the biggest problem faced by the world today. Many of the world’s large cities have polluted air or low air quality. Several steps must be taken to reduce the level of air pollutants. Some of them include shifting to renewable and non-polluting sources of energy, using the energy efficient appliances, proper waste management, understanding the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, using public transportation and planting more trees. It is important that we follow the suggested measures to curb pollution and improve air quality.
Introduction