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I will take care of my pet dog by providing it with a protected and clean living environment. I always keep fresh water and quality food for my pet. I will also communicate with it and develop a relationship with it. I will take my pet for a walk, every morning and evening.

The weather was very windy and the dry leaves blew across the road. There had been a great deal of rain.

The branches were swaying like twigs.

Correct option is B) Reduction

Correct answer is (c) new

John took black beauty to the stable. He gave her a good supper and a thick bed of straw to relax.

Black Beauty saw that all the lights were on. As they came up to the door, the mistress ran out to greet the master.

Yes, Black Beauty liked to pull the cart, as it was very light and the high wheels rolled along so smoothly.

John jumped out and in a moment was standing by the horse’s head. He held its bridle and calmed its nerves.

Correct option is D) Regular

When they were returning home late in the afternoon, the wind was much stronger and the great branches were swaying. The wind made a terrible rushing sound. Suddenly an oak tree fell in front of them. When Black Beauty came to the bridge, it sensed some danger. So it did not move forward. The man on the other side told them that the bridge was broken in the middle. All the three were saved by the wisdom of Black Beauty.

5, 3,4,1, 2 

5. “There is something wrong sir” said John. 

3. He got down from the cart and came to my head. 

4. He took hold of my bridle and tried to lead me forward.

1. ‘Come on!, Beauty. Whats’ the matter?’ 

2. Of course, I could not tell what the problem was, but I knew very well that the bridge was not safe.

1. toll gate; flashing 

2. lean 

3. wrong 

4. oak 

5. flood 

6. branches; terrible 

7. sudden stop 

8. afternoon; stronger 

9. cross ways; bridge

10. Supper; bed of straw

Correct option is C) Regular

1. Black beauty horse 

2. John 

3. Master 

4. Master 

5. The man at the toll gate 

6. John 

7. Master 

8. John

9. Mistress 

10. Black Beauty (horse)

1. False 

2. True 

3. False 

4. True 

5.True

The man told them that the bridge was broken in the middle. Part of it had been carried away by the flood. If they proceed, they will be drowned in the river.

Correct answer is (c) squirrels

Village Festival:

This is a village festival where there is a lot of bustling going around. There is a temple close by. The people are going to the temple and fulfilling their rites. There are loud speakers, from which holy songs are being heard to the public. There are many vendors on the way to the temple. There are people selling fruits, sweets, ice creams, garlands, cocounts, balloons and clothes. Some people are pulling a chariot carrying a God or a Goddess. We can see some girls dancing and others are playing some instruments in front of the chariot.

Everyone is enthusiastic and they are engaged in various activities. Children are enjoying buying ice-creams and playing on their way to the temple. This scenery is a busy place for various activities.

Correct answer is (d) Oak

“Requires the abolition of private property and common enjoyment of the land and its fruits”. Argued by Babeuf

The financial accounts of every political party should be examined by government auditors. There should be state funding of elections. Citizens should be encouraged to give more donations to parties and to political workers. Such donations should be exempted from income tax. 

Collateral is an asset that the borrower owns (such as land, building, vehicles, livestock, deposits with bank) and uses this as a guarantee to a lender until the loan is repaid.

When a company takes a loan from a bank or from some other party, the company may have to issue debentures as a subsidiary or secondary security in addition to the principal security. The debentures so issued are known as debentures issued as collateral securities.

Various aspects of democratic government and politics: 

1. Democratic rights are not limited to right to vote, stand in elections or forming organisations. Democracy should also offer some social and economic rights to its citizens. 

2. Power sharing (how it is being shared between governments and social groups) is necessary in a democracy. 

3. Democracy cannot be a brute rule of majority and that respect for minority voice is necessary for democracy. 

4. Eliminating discrimination on the basis of the caste, religion and gender is important in democracy.

123 out of 192 countries in the world have a democratic form of government. All these are ruled by a democracy where power rests in the hands of the people who may elect representatives, are entitled to know the activities of the government, have equal rights and privileges, etc. For example, India has the most populous democracy in the world.

The Right to Information Act empowers the people to know the activities of the government and question the policies of political parties. It also acts as a watchdog of democracy as it controls corruption by monitoring and keeping records of the activities of the government and making it known to the people.

The Right to Information law acts as the watchdog of democracy, as it entitles citizens to information about the activities of the government and question inefficiencies. Sucha law helps to control corruption by making the activities of the government known to the people and entitling them to raise questions.

Answer is Dhanaji

• After the death of Aurangzeb, not only did the Marathas filled the vacuum in the political arena, but also lead the political affairs.
• They ruled over Delhi’s throne and almost all parts of Hindustan and also protected it.
• Due to sequence of events, the 18th century is known as the ‘Maratha Century’.

The army unit that uses big guns with big barrels.

In charge of the fort.

The use of surprise raids hit and run by the army and repetitive attacks on the enemy.

Answer is: 1803 CE

The reasons behind the end of Maratha rule were:

(a) After the death of Mahadji Shinde and Nana Phadnavis, the Maratha power started declining.

(b) Raghunathrao’s son, Bajirao II the Peshwa did not have leadership qualities which could create solidarity among the Maratha Sardars.

(c) Maratha power got weakened due to these differences among the Maratha Sardars.

(d) The supremacy of the Marathas declined in the North and the South during the period of Bajirao II.

(e) The British dethroned the Maratha power and became the rulers

Answer is: Diwani

(a) General Khanderao Dabhade and his son laid the foundation of Maratha power in Gujarat.

(b) After the death of Khanderao, his wife Umabai took the charge, bravely fought the battle with Mughal Sardar at Ahmadabad and captured a fort.

(c) The Gaikwads made Vadodara their centre of power.

Mahadji Shinde

Vakil-i-Mutlak (Chief agent of the Emperor)

Answer is: Vadodara

British wanted to take the Delhi Emperor in their captivity. Even though the conditions were unfavourable, Mahadji Shinde defeated the British and again reinstated the Emperor on the throne. The Emperor was pleased with his bravery and conferred the title of Vakili- Mutlak. (Chief Agent of the Emperor).

Nana Phadnavis

1 – b

2 – a

3 – d

4 – c

Ahilyabai Holkar

Mahadji Shinde

Answer is: Malharrao

• He was the founder of the Holkar rule at Indore.
• He served the Maratha kingdom for a long time.
• He was expert in guerilla warfare.
• He proved his valour in the eras of Bajirao I and Nanasaheb Peshwa.
• He played a major role in establishing the supremacy of the Marathas in Malwa and Rajputana.
• He greatly helped Madhavrao Peshwa in reestablishing the Maratha supremacy after the defeat at Panipat.

Answer is: Raghuji

• She created new laws for agricultural tax and tax recovery.
• She brought barren land under cultivation. Dug wells for farmers.
• She promoted trade and industry. Built water reservoirs.
• She constructed mandirs, ghats, matts and dharamshalas.
• Provided water facilities over India.
• She brought cultural integration in the country.

Answer is: Bajirao-ll