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Justify "Political parties reflect fundamental political division in a society. " |
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Answer» main basis of social division in Sri Lanka:-1. The main basis of social division in Sri Lanka is Majoritarianism which means that majority is given to Sinhala people in Sri Lanka and minority is given to community Sri Lankan Tamils.2. The democratically elected government in Sri Lanka declared Sinhalese as official language of Sri Lanka, disregarding Tamils. This became a main social division of language between the two communities in Sri Lanka. Compare the 3 sectors of Indian Economy in terms of GDP. |
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short note paddy |
| Answer» Paddy also called rice paddy, small,level and flooded field. It is used to cultivate the rice in Southern and Eastern parts of Asia. Wet rice cultivation is the most prevalent method of farming in the far east where it utilizes a small fraction of the total land get feed the majority of the rural people. | |
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What is consumer movement? |
| Answer» In India, the consumer movement as a ‘social force’ originated with the necessity of protecting and promoting the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices. Because of all these efforts, a significant initiative was taken in 1986 by the Indian government. It has implemented the\xa0Consumer Protection Act 1986, popularly known as\xa0COPRA. | |
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Write down the steps of resources planning in india |
| Answer» Three stages of resouce planning are :\tIdentification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country. This involves surveying, mapping and the qualitative estimation and measurement of the resources.\tEvolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing resource development plans.\tMatching the resource development plans with overall national development plans. | |
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What do you mean by stock resources |
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Answer» Thanks STOCK:○Those materials in the environment which have the potential to satisfy human needs but humans do not have the appropriate technology to access these.○For e.g. Minerals found in the sea bed or under oceans. |
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Why did ghandhiji decide to withdraw non cooperation movememt |
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Answer» Because the styagrahis were become violent in many places and they were not ready for maas struggle so gandhi ji decided to withdraw the non cooperation method Also there are some many other reason for the withdrawal of non cooperation movement Due to mass agitation of protestors all over the Indiia. In some places the protestors clashed with the police.. After ""CHAURI CHAURA INCIDENT in 1922""Mahatma gandi called a halt to Non cooperation movement...... |
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Work life leisure important questions |
| Answer» Short Answer Type Questions [3 Marks]Question 1.How did people entertain themselves in the chawls of Bombay?Answer:The people in the chawls of Bombay entertained themselves in the following ways.Streets were used for different leisure activities. Magicians, monkey players or acrobats performed their acts here.People used to exchange news about jobs, strikes, riots or demonstrations.Liquor shops and akharas too came up where people spent their time.Question 2.Explain the concept of the ‘Garden City’? Who developed this system in London?Answer:The concept of the ‘Garden City’ was introduced to decongest localities in London.It was thought to have more green spaces that would serve as new lungs for the city that had been choking under pollution and crowd. For this less polluted large block of apartments were to be made to house the growing population in London. A pleasant space, full of plants and trees and beautiful views, would be developed where people would both live and work.This system was developed by an England based architect and planner Ebenezer Howard.Question 3.‘The chawls of Bombay were a small cosmopolitan community in themselves’. Explain the statement.Answer:The chawls of Bombay were a small cosmopolitan community in themselves because of the following reasons.Chawls were multi-storeyed low cost buildings that were built during 1860s to house the anxious migrants into the city of Bombay.These were owned by private landlords who looked for quick ways of making money. Each chawl was divided into smaller one room tenement with no private toilet.In the middle of the chawl there was an open space for social and cultural gatherings.People from different social backgrounds lived here. Those who belonged to the depressed classes found it difficult to find space in these chawls. They lived in shelter along the roads by using corrugated sheets, leaves or bamboo poles.Long Answer Type Question [5 Marks]Question 4.Explain any five social changes that took place in the family life in the 18th century in London.Answer:Family became a unit of production and consumption along with political decision making. Functions and shape of the family transformed. Following were the social changes that took place in the family life in the 18th century in London.Ties between the members of the family began to loosen with marriages breaking down.Women among the lower social classes, who worked for wages, controlled their lives themselves.Spirit of individualism developed among men and women.As women lost their jobs from industries, public spaces became male dominated and domestic sphere was meant ideal for women.Women faced higher levels of isolation despite being helped by maids.2015Short Answer Type Questions [3 Marks]Question 5.Examine the condition of people living in chawls of Bombay.Answer:The people living in chawls were living in pitiful condition.Many people lived together in single tenements.Due to closeness of gutters and animal shelters, people had to keep their windows shut even in humid weather.There were no private toilets or water connections, which often led to quarrels among residents.Question 6.Who are philanthropists? Explain any two steps taken to control crime in London in the 1870s.Answer:Philanthropists were social workers, who worked for social upliftment and public morality. They took to donating time and money to fulfil their purpose. The following were the steps taken to control crime in London in the 1870s.Counting of criminal population, keeping a watch on their activities and investigating their way of lifeImposing huge penalties and offering work for deseving poor.Question 7.When and why was the Rent Act passed in Bombay during the British days? What was its outcome?Answer:Rent Act was passed in Bombay in 1918 to keep the rents reasonable. It had a negative effect as landlords withdrew houses from the market, thus causing severe housing crises.Question 8.Explain how the underground railway was able to solve transport problems as well as housing crisis in London in the nineteenth century?Answer:The problem of transport and housing crises was solved by underground railway in the following ways.The London underground railway partially solved the housing crises by carrying large masses of people to and from the city.Better-planned suburbs and a good railway network enabled a large number of people to live outside London and travel to work. A large number of houses were built for the working class, most of them were single-family cottages.By 1880, the expanded train service was carrying 40 million passengers a yearLong Answer Type Questions [5 Marks]Question 9.Describe the features of the big modern city of Calcutta (Kolkata) as viewed by the gods in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy.Answer:The following were the features witnessed by the gods in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy.The city was big and modern with improved transportation like train, large ships on rivers, etc.New forms of production units were belching smoke from the chimneys.Rivers were bounded by bridges. Monuments and a dazzling away of shops were selling a wide range of commodities.There were a lot of opportunities for trade and commerce, education and jobs.There was a negative aspect of the cities too. Poverty and poor housing were common with cheats and thieves, making their living by their tricks.The city had a confusing state of caste, religious and gender identitiesThe city also witnessed breaking down of social distinctions, (any five)Question 10.State the history of air pollution in Calcutta during the nineteenth century.Answer:The following points sum up the history of air pollution in Calcutta during the nineteenth century.Calcutta had a long history of air pollution. Its inhabitants inhaled grey smoke, particularly in the winter. Since the city was built on marshy land, the resulting fog combined with smoke to generate thick black smog.High levels of pollution were a consequence of the huge population that depended on dung and wood as fuel in their daily life. But the main polluters were the industries and establishments that used steam engines run on coal.Colonial authorities were at first intent on clearing the place of miasmas, or harmful vapours, but the railway line, introduced in 1855, brought a dangerous new pollutant into the picture coal from Raniganj.The high content of ash in Indian coal was a problem. Many pleas were made to banish the dirty mills from the city, with no effect.However, in 1863, Calcutta became the first Indian city to get smoke nuisance legislation.2014Short Answer Type Questions [3 Marks]Question 11.State any three characteristics of the ancient cities.Answer:The following were the three characteristics of the ancient cities.Towns and cities, that first appeared along river valleys, such as Ur, Nippur and Mohenjodaro in ancient times, were larger in scale than other human settlements of those times.There were certain conditions needed for the development of ancient cities. It could develop only when an increase in food supplies made it possible to support a wide range of non-food producers.Cites were often the nucleus of political power, administrative network, trade and industry, religious institutions, and knowledge production. It supported variegated social groups such as artisans, merchants and priests.Question 12.Explain any three features of chawls of Bombay (Mumbai).Answer:The following were the three features of chawls of Bombay.Chawls were multi-storeyed structures that had been built from at least the 1860s in the native parts of the town.Each chawl was divided into smaller one-room tenements, which had no private toilets.Chawls were also the place for the exchange of news about jobs, strikes, riots or demonstrations.Question 13.Explain how the underground railways was able to solve transport problems as well as housing crisis in London in the late nineteenth century?Answer:Refer to answer 8.Question 14.Describe various steps which were taken to clean up London.Answer:The following steps were taken to clean up London.Attempts were made to decongest localities, reduce pollution and landscape the city.Large apartments were built to accommodate the growing population.Rent control was introduced to ease the impact of severe housing shortage.Green open spaces were extended to beautify the city.Question 15.Ties between members of household loosened in Britain in the era of industrialization. Explain the statement.Answer:The function and shape of the family was completely transformed by life in the industrial city.Ties between members of households loosened.Among working class, the institution of marriage tended to break down.Women of upper and middles classes in Britain faced increasingly high level of isolation. Their lives though were made easier by maids who cooked, cleared and cared for young children on low wages.Women who worked had some control over their lives, especially among the lower social classes.When women lost their industrial jobs, conservative people forced them to withdraw into their homes.The 20th century saw another change; the family became the heart of new market of goods, services and of ideas. Families after the war became smaller units.The city encouraged a new spirit of individualism among both men and women, and freedom from the collective values.Question 16.How was the family life transformed in the industrial city during the 18th century?Answer:Refer to answer 15.Question 17.Why was the underground rail criticized in London? Explain the reasons.Answer:The underground railway in London was constructed to solve the housing problem. It was criticized initially because of the following reasons.A newspaper reported the danger to health and asphyxiation (lack of air) and heat in the train compartments.It was referred to as iron monsters, which added to the mess of the city. Charles Dickens in Dombey and Son described its destructive process of construction.About 900 houses were destroyed to make two miles of railways.It led to a large-scale displacement of the poor.The underground railway created huge ecological and environmental problem. The process of construction led to large-scale destruction of forests and other natural features.Long Answer Type Question [5 Marks]Question 18.Explain the changes in the work available to women in London during the 19th and 20th century.Answer:The following were the changes in the work available to women in London during the 19th and 20th century.Factories employed large numbers of women in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.With technological developments, women gradually lost their industrial jobs and were forced to work within households.The 1861 census recorded a quarter of a million domestic servants in London, of whom the vast majority were women, many of them recent migrants.A large number of women used their homes to increase family income by taking in lodgers or through activities like tailoring, washing and matchbox making.There was a change once again in the twentieth century. As women got employment in wartime industries and offices, they withdrew from domestic service.2013Short Answer Type Question [3 Marks]Question 19.“The congestion in the nineteenth century industrial city led to a yearning for clean country air.” Explain how the wish of the people fulfilled.Answer:The following points sum up how the Londoners got their wish for a clean air fulfilled.Due to the increasing pollution level, Londoners made demands for new ‘lungs’ for the city. Some attempts were made to bridge the gap between city and countryside through ideas like the Green Belt around London.The notion of the Garden City came into being, which was a pleasant space full of plants and trees, where people would both live and work.Smoke Abatement Acts of 1847 and 1853 were passed to clear the air.Long Answer Type Question [5 Marks]Question 20.How was the condition of urban family transformed by the 20th century?Answer:The condition of urban family transformed in the following ways.By the twentieth century, the urban family had been transformed once again due to First World War. Women played an important part in this.This transformation came into being partly by the experience of the valuable wartime work done by women, who were employed in large numbers to meet war demands.The family now consisted of much smaller units and helped each other in the processes of production.Due to these developments, the family became the heart of a new market. It propelled the production of goods and services, and ideas.The ties between the members of households loosened and institution of marriage broke down.2012Short Answer Type Questions [3 Marks]Question 21.How did the development or expansion of Bombay (Mumbai) differ from that of London? Give any three points of difference.Answer:The development or expansion of Bombay and London was different in the following ways.The development of Bombay was the result of fear about spread of plague epidemic, whereas the development of London was the outcome of the fear of spread of social disorder.Bombay faced scarcity of land while London had plenty of land in the countryside.The pace of development in Bombay was slower as compared to that in London.Bombay developed as a port town while London developed as an industrial town.Question 22.Who are philanthropists? Explain any two steps taken to control crime in London in the 1870s.Answer:Refer to answer 6.Question 23.Explain any three problems faced by people who migrated to Bombay in the mid-nineteenth century.Answer:The problems faced by migrated people in Bombay in the mid nineteenth century were as follows.Housing: They were forced to live in cheap and unsafe multistoreyed structures called chawls. More than 70 per cent migrants lived in these thickly-populated chawls. They were overcrowded with no toilets and privacy.Shortage of water and other basic amenities: Water was scarce, which led to daily quarrels at the tap. People had to use streets and neighbourhood for cooking, washing and sleeping.Caste discrimination: Depressed classes faced difficulties in finding house. They were kept out of chawls and had to live in shelters made of sheets, leaves or bamboo poles.Fear of spread of diseases: Being overcrowded and built in an unplanned way, there was a constant danger of spread of epidemic diseases like plague and other communicable diseases in chawls.2011Short Answer Type Question [3 Marks]Question 24.Why was the land reclamation in Bombay necessary? Mention any two land reclamation projects taken up in Bombay.Answer:Being a multi-functional presidency city of British India, Bombay witnessed a huge surge in migration. To accomodate a large number of people, the expansion of the city was required, which always posed a problem because of the scarcity of land. The only way to solve this problem was land reclamation.Two land reclamation projects taken up in Bombay in the late 18th century were as follows.Reclamation of the western foreshore from the tip of Malabar Hill to the end of Colaba by Back Bay Reclamation Company in 1864.Development of dry dock between 1914 and 1918 by Bombay Port Trust, where the excavated earth was used to create Ballard Estate.Long Answer Type Question [5 Marks]Question 25.How did the city development occur at the cost of ecology and environment?Answer:The city development occurred at the cost of ecology and environment in the following ways.Growing demands for factories, housing, etc. led to the destruction of natural fractures like countryside and forests.Large quantities of refuse and waste from homes polluted air and water.Widespread use of coal and wood in homes raised serious environmental issues.In industrial cities, black smoke from chimneys turned the skies grey and vegetation degraded.Excessive noise from industries and railways became a feature of urban life.2010Long Answer Type Question [5 Marks]Question 26.Describe in brief the development of Bombay (Mumbai) as the Prime City of India.Answer:In the seventeenth century, Bombay was a group of seven islands under Portuguese control. It passed into British hands after the marriage of Britain’s King Charles II to the Portuguese Princess.It became a prominent base for East India Company after it had shifted from Surat. It became a major cotton textile outlet.Later, it began functioning as a port, which dealt with raw materials like cotton and opium.After the Anglo-Maratha war and the defeat of Marathas, it became the capital of Bombay Presidency in 1819.The city expanded quickly. As trade grew, communities like traders, bankers, artisans and shopkeepers settled in Bombay.The establishment of textile mills and migration of people made it a prime city of India.2009Short Answer Type Question [3 Marks]Question 27.What was the tradition of London Season? Explain different forms of entertainment which came up in 19th century England to provide leisure activities for the people?Answer:In the late 18th century, various cultural events like the opera, the theatre and classical music performances were organised for wealthy and elite group of England. These events were organised annually. This was called London Season. With the coming of 19th century, other forms of entertainment provided leisure activities like the following.Pubs for working class, where they met, drank, exchanged news and organised for political action.Pleasure gardens provided facilities for sport and refreshment for well-to- do families.Libraries and museums equipped people with a sense of pride in historical achievements.Music halls and cinema were popular among mixed audiences.Industrial workers relaxed on the beaches to get the benefits of sun and bracing winds. | |
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Explain the unification of Italy. |
| Answer» \tThe unification of Italy is the result of dedication, contribution and effort of three great leaders Mazzini, Cavour and Garibaldi.\tDuring 1830s, Giuseppe Mazzini had tried to unite Italy. He formed the secret society called Young Italy. But both the uprising in 1831 and 1848 failed.\tEven the ruling elites also wanted a unified Italy which would offer economic development and political dominance.\tThe unification of Italy was a result of many wars. Chief Minister Cavour made a tactful diplomatic alliance with France and Sardinia-Piedmont succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859.\tA large number of armed volunteers under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi joined the unification movement.\tIn 1860, they marched into South Italy and the Kingdom of the Two Sicily succeeded to drive out the Spanish rulers with the help of local people.\tIn 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed as king of United Italy. | |
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how government help in developing jute industry?? |
| Answer» Jute\xa0plays an\xa0important\xa0role in providing raw material to the\xa0jute industry. The\xa0industry\xa0generates a large employment opportunities and earns valuable foreign exchange. ... So\xa0jute\xa0is an\xa0important\xa0commercial crop of India and manufacture of\xa0jute\xa0goods is a major\xa0industry. | |
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Write about land conservation |
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Answer» The deterioration of the quality of land is known as land degradation.\xa0Mining\xa0anddeforestation\xa0have\xa0deteriorated the quality of land in\xa0Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh,\xa0Jharkhand and\xa0Odisha. Overgrazing\xa0is one of the main reasons for the land degradation in Gujarat,\xa0Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. In Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, excess\xa0irrigation has resulted in water logging leading to increased\xa0soil\xa0salinity. In major metropolitan cities,\xa0industrial effluents have degraded the land.\xa0\tAfforestation\tProper management of grazing and wastelands\tControl on unrestricted mining Land conservation\xa0is the process of protecting natural\xa0land\xa0and returning developed\xa0land\xa0to its natural state. ...\xa0Preservation\xa0is when lands and their natural resources should not be consumed by humans and should instead be maintained in their pristine form. |
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how much employment given by jute textile industry?? |
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Answer» The jute industry directly supports 2.61 lakh workers. It also supports 40 lakh small and marginal farmers who are engaged in cultivation of jute and mesta. 100 million peopleThe textile industry employs over 100 million people across the country |
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how can you say that cotton industry support many other industries?? |
| Answer» The\xa0industry\xa0provides a source of livelihood to farmers,\xa0cotton\xa0boll pluckers and workers engaged in ginning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, designing, packaging, tailoring and sewing. This\xa0industry supports many other industries; like chemical and dyes, mill stores, packaging materials and engineering works. | |
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which gave a boost to the development of cotton textile industry?? |
| Answer» Reasons for increase in cotton textiles were : (i) Inventions of eighteenth century, e.g. cotton mill by Richard Arkwright. (ii) Enhanced output per worker by machines like cotton mills. (iii) Quality products with stronger threads, etc. | |
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Note on Guiseppe Mazzini |
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Answer» Guiseppe Mazzini was an Italian journalist and politician who lived back in the 19th century. He was the founder of Young Italy, a secret revolutionary society.He was one among many who supported free democratic Italy rather than its monarch. He was the champion of the Risorgimento, a movement that happened for the unity of Italy. He used to support the republic ideology and united Italian states to be a country. Mazzini organized a new political society called Young Italy. Young Italy was a secret society formed to promote Italian unification: "One, free, independent, republican nation." Mazzini believed that a popular uprising would create a unified Italy, and would touch off a European-wide revolutionary movement. |
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explain any 5 features of federalism |
| Answer» Features of Federalism:\tThere are two or more levels of government.\tDifferent levels of government govern the same citizens, where each level has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.\tExistence and authority of each level of government is constitutionally governed.\tThe fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.\tCourts have the power to interpret the constitution. The highest court acts as the umpire if any dispute arises between different levels of government.\tSources of revenue for each level of government are specified to ensure its financial autonomy. | |
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Economic growth in outcomes in democracy? |
| Answer» Economic development depends on several factors: the country’s population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc. There is a significant difference in the rates of economic growth between countries under dictatorship and democracy. So, democracy is preferred as it has several positive outcomes. | |
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Suggest any 3 ways to improve condition of the public sector at grassroot level. |
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Answer» Peoples participation - involvement of community leaders to give a shape to the programmes run by the PSUs that aim at benefitting larger sections of the society.2. Reduce corruption in PSUs at all levels to increase efficiency.3. Use technology even at grass root level to chalk out plans and public delivery of services. 1. Peoples participation - involvement of community leaders to give a shape to the programmes run by the PSUs that aim at benefitting larger sections of the society.2. Reduce corruption in PSUs at all levels to increase efficiency.3. Use technology even at grass root level to chalk out plans and public delivery of services. |
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Categorized three sectors of indian economy |
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Answer» The three sectors are primary sector or the agriculture related sector secondary sector of the manufacturing sector Teri sector or the service sector 1. Primary sector 2. Secondary sector3. Tertiary sector There are three sectors in the Indian economy, they are; primary economy, secondary economy, and tertiary economy. In terms of operations, the Indian economy is divided into organized and unorganized. While for ownership, it is divided into the public sector and the private sector.\xa0 |
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Where are the sugarcane factories located? Why? |
| Answer» \xa0location of sugar mills close to the fields:\tThe raw material used, (i.e.,) sugarcane is bulky and perishable.\tIt cannot be transported to long distances because its sucrose content dries up fast, so it should be processed within 24 hours of its harvest. | |
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Democracy is legitimate from of govt what does it means explain in common sense |
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How did non- cooperation movement started in cities |
| Answer» The Non-Cooperation movement started with middle-class participation in the cities. Thousands of students left government-controlled schools and colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal practices. | |
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What we aspect from democratic government in accountbelity concern |
| Answer» \tDemocracy produces an accountable government: Democracy produces\xa0an accountable governments, as the people have the right in choosing their representatives through the electoral process. These elected representatives\xa0form\xa0the government and participate in the decision-making process on behalf of the people. If these elected representatives do not work properly, people have a chance to not elect them in the next election.\tDemocracy Produces Responsive Government: Democratic governments are elected by the people and are responsible towards the people and Parliament. These governments promote the formation of public opinion and take care of the needs and expectations of the people.\tDemocracy Produces Legitimate Government: A democratic government is people’s own government. People wish to be ruled by representatives elected by them. They also believe that democracy is suitable for their country. Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored. | |
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Democracy is based on the idea deliberation and negotiation justify the statement |
| Answer» Democracy is indeed based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation. This is because the democracy talks about the peaceful solution problems or drawing a important decisions. So in order to take the good decision some times the delay can be occur before reaching a conclusive decision.This is mainly because the procedure have to be followed in the democracy. if the negotiation and deliberation are lacking that may result in the conflicts resulting in the destabilize conditions . But the proper procedure is need to be followed for a better conclusion . | |
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What are the different equipment through which we asses out comes of democracy |
| Answer» Democracy is preferred over dictatorship because it:\tPromotes equality among citizens\tEnhances the dignity of the individual\tImproves the quality of decision-making\tProvides a method to resolve conflicts\tAllows room for correctionDemocracy is followed differently across the world on the basis of their social situations, economic achievements and cultures.Outcomes out of every democracy:\tAs a political outcome of democracy, we expect an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.\tAs an economic outcome, we expect that democracies produce economic growth and development, and reduce poverty and inequality.\tAs a social outcome, we expect democracy to accommodate the social diversity in a society, and provide dignity and freedom to all citizens.Democracy is just a form of government; it can only create suitable conditions for us. As citizens, we have to take advantage of those conditions and achieve our goals. | |
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How can you say that democracy is better than other from of govt |
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Answer» Democracy, in comparison, better than other forms of govt. as -1.Democracy is based on discussions rectification which decreases the chances of mistakes2.It is accountable and responsive government as people has authority to change their government3.Strong opposition in democracy criticize government\'s wrong policies4.In democracy citizens have authority to know about govt. policies due to transparency in government\'s policies 5.It enhance dignity of citizens equally as people have power to protest against govt. wrong decisions Democracy better than any other form of government because:\tA democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government.\tDemocracy improves the quality of Decision Making\tDemocracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts\tDemocracy allows people to correct their own mistakes\tIt is an accountable and legitimate form of the government\tIt promotes equality among citizens\tIt enhances the dignity of the citizens |
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What do you understand by accountable responsive legitimate govt |
| Answer» \tIn a democratic government, the working of the government machinery is transparent. It means a citizen can enquire if any decision was taken based on prescribed norms and procedures. Thus, a democratic government follows procedures and is\xa0accountable\xa0to the people.\tThe government is\xa0legitimate\xa0if it is elected by the citizens of the country in free and fair elections.\tA government is said to be\xa0responsive\xa0government when it responds to the demands of the public and considers it very much part of the government.\xa0For example, after a prolonged period of mass protest and negotiation, the UPA government had to finally agree to people’s demand and introduce the Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. Even though, there still remains certain glitches in its implementation, the very fact that the government was forced to act on people’s demand is testimony to its responsive credentials. | |
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What is mean by utopoan |
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Answer» The utopian in the social science indicates a vision which is more ideal than the paractical scenario. There are many examples of utopian vidions one thinks about the society.Imagining of a society without any problem is desired by all the people and you can call it as utpia. The equality on economics and rights in the society is the main focus in the utopian vision. Utopian is an imaginary vision of ideal society but not real and don\'t exist. |
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What is mix goal ? |
| Answer» Through\xa0income is one of the most important components of development but there are other important goals which people look at for development.\tPeople also seek things like equal treatment, freedom, security and respect.\tWomen need a safe and secure environment to take up a variety of jobs or to run business and entrepreneurs.\tPeople seek a pollution free environment.\tStudents seek better education and equal opportunities to learn. | |
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How is poverty a major challenge to democracy? |
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Answer» Poverty has become a common phenomenon in India. Both the rural and the urban areas have a large number of\xa0people living below the poverty line. Following are the ways in which poverty becomes a challenge to democracy:(i) The poor are not able to take an active part in public affairs because most of their time is spent in arranging\xa0basic necessities of life.(ii) Poor people often lose faith in the democratic institutions as their situation remains the same year after year.(iii) Poor people often misuse their right to vote. They are easily manipulated to sell their vote for money by\xa0influential and rich candidates. Poverty is a major challenge to Society. It is what the poor are when not poor that sustains Democracy, and weakens it the more they slide back.Every person who cannot contribute to the society, (due to class, education or even the simple necessities of a regular bath, or sufficient food) is a loss of that potential contribution to that society.Any person who was concerned that the society prosper, and certainly any person with empathy for others would want to do what was possible to reduce poverty, and at least lessen the worst effects.Those cases where they have done so do indeed prosper more than those who do not.More important however is what happens to those people when they can rise above poverty and become middle class.The first gift is time, the poor have to spend hours where having minimal funds need minutes, travelling, communicating, even washing dishes, are huge chunks of wasted time that benefits nobody.But with the magic of that efficiency what can be done with that extra time is what can make or break a democracy. Because ithe is then that a person can become aware of reality around then and work to improve it.It is actually that large middle class that generates the wealth and has the political muscle of both number and money to stabilize that society. It is more the middle class that make democracy possible than the reverse.In addition it is the abuse of honor and power that create great power and wealth in a few individuals. Rarely it is simple luck that gets them there, more often it lies or unfair advantage that is, or should be, criminal.That concentration of power corrupts, and eventually destroyes the society\'s ability to act efficiently. It is only societies that have curtailed such criminality that truly prosper. And only a strong, Democratic Middle Class canext do that. |
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Why laterite soil is called laterite? |
| Answer» The word Laterite is derived from the Latin word ‘later’ which means ‘brick’.Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red colouration, because of high iron oxide content. They develop by intensive and long-lasting weathering of the underlying parent rock. | |
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Which type of sector is formed |
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What is difference between Belgium and Sri Lanka how they power sharing |
| Answer» Belgium\tThey adopted a policy of power sharing.\tThey gave equal powers to all communities.. minor or major doesn’t matter\tIt solved the problem.\xa0SriLanka\tThey adopted a policy of Majoritarioism.\tThey gave preferences to the majority Sinhala group alone, disregarding the minority\tIt only increased the problem | |
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Describe any three federal features of Indian economy |
| Answer» Key Features\t\tThe Constitution clearly provided a threefold distribution of legislative powers\xa0between the Union Government and the State Governments into 3 lists namely Union, State, and concurrent list.\t\t\tThe fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.\xa0\t\t\tThe Constitution establishes an\xa0independent judiciary\xa0headed by the Supreme Court for two purposes: one, to protect the supremacy of the Constitution by exercising the power of judicial review; and two, to settle the disputes between the Centre and the states or between the states.\xa0\t | |
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Describe kalifat movement |
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Answer» \t The Khilafat Movement was started to save the Ottoman Empire and it extended to India against the British power. During the 1st world war, Turkey helped Germany to war against British.The Khilafat Movement expanded to South Asia under the leadership of ali brothers.\t\xa0The Khilafat Movement in India got the support of Mahatma Gandhim.Gandhiji advised the Muslim leaders to start non-cooperation with the British to force them to re-establish Khilafat.. The Khilafat Movement was launched by Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali. Gandhiji saw this as an opportunity to bring Muslims under the umbrella of a unified national movement. At the Calcutta Session of the Congress in September 1920, he convinced other leaders to start a Non-Cooperation Movement in support of Khilafat Movement.The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924), was a pan-Islamic, political protest campaign launched by Muslims in British India to influence the British Government and to protect the Ottoman empire during the aftermath of First World War. The First World War had ended with the defeat of Ottoman Turkey.There was a fear that the power of the spiritual head of the Islamic world (Khalifa) would be curtailed. To defend his power, a Khilafat Committee was formed in Bombay in 1919. The Khilafat leaders put pressure . upon the British Government to give better treatment to Turkey |
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| 40685. |
What is civil code of 1804?? |
| Answer» Napoleon incorporated revolutionary principles in the administrative field to make the whole system more rational and effective. His civil code of 1804 was known as Napoleonic Code.(i) First, he did away with all the privileges based on birth. Everyone became equal before the law. He abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial duties.\xa0(ii) He secured the right to property.(iii) Peasants, artisans, workers and new businessmen found a new-found freedom as guild restrictions were removed in towns also.(iv) Uniform laws, standardised weights and measures, a common national currency facilitated the movement and exchange of goods and capital from one region to another. | |
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Describe the cultural process through which nationalism in India captured peoples imagination |
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Answer» 1) Nationalism spreads when people begin to believe that they are all part of the same nation.(2) There were also a variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured people’s imagination.(3) On the first place ‘Vande Mataram’ as a hymn was widely sung during the Swadeshi movement in Bengal.(4) The famous image of Bharat Mata came to be seen as evidence of one’s nationalism.(5) Folk traditions too inculcate nation’s identity and restore a sense of pride.(6) Tricolour Flag as icon and symbol unified people and inspired a feeling of nationalism among masses. (i) Nationalism spread when people began to believe that they are all part of the same nation, when they discover some unity that binds them together.\xa0(ii) There were variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured people’s imagination.\xa0(iii) Allegory of Indian nation—Bharat Mata, helped create an image with which people can identify with the nation.\xa0(iv) Devotion to this mother figure came to be seen as evidence of one’s nationalism.(v) It was essential to preserve folk traditions, folk tales in order to discover one’s national identity and restore a sense of pride in one’s part.\xa0(vi) National flag designed by Gandhiji as Swaraj flag, represented the Gandhian ideal of self help. Carrying the flag, holding it aloft, during marches became a symbol of defiance.\xa0(vii) Reinterpretation of past also developed the interest of people in nationalist histories. |
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Nationalism in india.... Imp Question |
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| Answer» What was the Rowlatt Act? (2011 OD)Answer:Rowlatt Act gave the government enormous powers to suppress political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. In other words, the Act proposed no appeal, no vakil and no daleel.Question 2.Why was the Rowlatt Act imposed? (2011 D)Answer:The imposing of the Rowlatt Act authorized the government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law.Question 3.In which session of the Indian National Congress was the demand for ‘Puma Swaraj’ formalized? (2012 D)Answer:Lahore Session, December 1929.Question 4.Who composed ‘Vande Mataram’? (2012 D)Answer:Bankim Chandra ChattopadhyayQuestion 5.Who created the first image of Bharat Mata? (2012 D)Answer:Abanindranath TagoreQuestion 6.Why was the Khilafat movement started? (2012 OD)Answer:Khilafat movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi and the Ali Brothers, Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali in response to the harsh treatment given to the Caliph of Ottoman empire and the dismemberment of the Ottoman empire by the British.Question 7.What combination of colours was there in the ‘Swaraj flag’ designed by Gandhiji in 1921? (2012 OD)Answer:Red, Green and White.Question 8.What was the main reason to withdraw the Non-cooperation Movement? (2013 OD)Answer:Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-cooperation Movement as the movement had turned violent in many places. The Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 turned into a violent dash and 22 policemen were killed. Gandhiji felt satyagrahis were not ready for mass struggles.Question 9.Which Act did not permit plantation workers to leave the tea garden without permission?Answer:Inland Emigration Act of 1859.Question 10.Name two main ‘Satyagraha’ movements organized by Mahatma Gandhi successfully in favour of peasants in 1916 and 1917. (2013 D)Answer:\tIndigo Planters Movement in Champaran, Bihar in 1916.\tPeasants Satyagraha Movement was organized in Kheda district in Gujarat in 1917 to support peasants in the demand for relaxation of revenue collection.For more click on the given links: | CBSE Important Questions | Link | \t1 Marks QuestionsDownload3 Marks QuestionsDownload5 Marks QuestionsDownloadCBSE Important Questions Nationalism in IndiaDownload\t|
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| 40688. |
What is development goal |
| Answer» THERE\xa0are certain goals which are same and common for all. These are common developmental goals that people have not only about better income but also about other important things in life. More income or more material goods do not always provide us good quality of life. There are other aspect such as equal treatment, freedom, security, opportunity to learn, good working condition, pollution free atmosphere, job security and good social life which are very important for a good quality of life. Money or material things that one can buy with it, is one factor on which our life depends. But quality of our life also depends on non-material things, for example - the role of our friends in our life which cannot be measured but means a lot to us. | |
| 40689. |
What are the expected outcomes of democracy? |
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Answer» The expected outcomes of democracy are as follows:\xa0(i)\xa0A government that is chosen and accountable to the people is called democratic government.\xa0(ii)\xa0A government that is responsive to the needs of the people.\xa0(iii)\xa0Economic growth and development reducing all forms of inequality and end of poverty.\xa0(iv)\xa0Accommodating all social diversities.\xa0(v)\xa0Ensuring the dignity and freedom of the individuals.\xa0 Outcome of democracy is that can you like *** with me and can I see your lower body without clothes may you see my private part |
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| 40690. |
What are reserves? Explain with examples. |
| Answer» Reserves are the subset of the stock, which can be put into use with the help of existing technical ‘know-how’ but their use has not been started. These can be used for meeting future requirements. River water can be used for generating hydroelectric power but presently, it is being utilised only to a limited extent. Thus, the water in the dams, forests etc. is a reserve which can be used in the future. ‘ | |
| 40691. |
What is the role of humans in resource development? |
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Answer» (i) Human beings interact with nature through technology and create institutions to accelerate their economic development.(ii) Human beings transfer material available in our environment into resource and use them. Human being play an important role in development of human resources because that is there physical and mental ability which leads to help in resource development and we can say that due to there intillegence , knowledge , capital or money resource development become easier. |
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| 40692. |
Why was non coopration movement withdrawn by gandhiji |
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Answer» Gandhi ji withdrawn the non cooperation movement because First- the incident of chauri chaura in Gorakhpur,1922 because they attacked in police station.Second reason is that Gandhi ji felt that the movement was turning violent. Gandhiji decided to withdraw the ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ in February 1922 because of the following reasons :\tIn 1922, at Chauri-Chaura in Gorakhpur, a peaceful mob turned violent and clashed with the police resulting in the deaths of several policemen.\tGandhiji felt that the movement was turning violent and satyagrahis needed proper training before they were ready for a mass struggle. Gandhiji decided to withdraw the non Cooperation movement because of the following three reason-:1) The non cooperation movement to violent in many places.2) To train the Satyagrahis for mass struggle. 3) Some of the congress leader were not willing to continue the non cooperation movement because they were by the mass struggle and they wanted to participate in the election council and they wanted to criticise the British by the council. |
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Give an few examples of public sector explain why government has taken them up |
| Answer» A few examples of public sector activities are provision of water, electricity and some modes of transport. The government has taken these up because water and power are needed by everyone. If the work of providing electricity and water is left to private enterprises, the latter might exploit this opportunity and sell these at rates which the masses cannot afford. Hence, to ensure that basic amenities like water and power are available for all, the government supplies these at low and affordable rates. | |
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Alluvial soil mainly found in which state |
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Answer» Thank you guys Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, northern parts of Gujrat are the some states in which alluvial soil is found. Alluvial soils are by far the largest and the most important soil group of India. The widest occurrence of the alluvial soils is in the Indo-Gangetic Plain starting from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam in the east, northern parts of Gujrat also have some covers alluvial soils. Alluvial soil is mainly found in coastal areas like gujrat , narmada |
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How nationalism spread in Europe |
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Answer» Hello The idea of nationalism spread across other Europeans countries. Nationalism came to be seen in a liberal light. Meaning, the middle class came to hate the aristocracy and absolute monarchies and wanted a popularly elected government in power.In the economic sphere, they wanted a free market with no government interference with heavy customs duties. Earlier, there was a scattered group of states but now, they popularly wanted a common economic zone.Return to Conservative NationalismAfter the death of Napoleon, nationalism came to be attached to more conservative ideas. The rulers of nations like Russia, Belgium, Austria and France used modernisation to return to conservative rule. Highly strict laws, a strong army and bureaucracy, etc. would now set up authoritarian regimes.Unification by RevolutionariesAs a reaction to the autocratic conservatives, there grew a huge force of revolutionaries who still lived with the spirit of liberalism. They created underground societies and clubs and wanted a revolution to unite provinces into democratic nation states. This, along with romanticism and economic hardship created the perfect background for the unification of states and Germany, Italy, Greece and several other European ultimately became nation-states.Imperialism and NationalismAfter the rise of nationalism culminated into the making of nation-states, these countries competing with one another even more and led to the rise of imperialism. Hence, this was a dangerous occurrence as it led to the outbreak of\xa0World War\xa01 in 1914. |
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What is SHG? Write its objective. |
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Answer» 14 lesson improve your learning answers SELF\xa0Help Group are small groups of 15-20 members of rural people in particular women belonging to one neighbouhood who meet and saves regularly. The members of the group can take small loan to meet their needs on low interest rate.Functioning:\tMost of the decisions regarding the savings and loan activities are taken by the group members.\tThe group decides as regards the loans to be granted- the purpose, amount, interest to be\tcharged, repayment schedule etc.\tGroup is responsible for the repayment of the loan.\tAny case of non-repayment of loan, by any one member is followed up seriously by other members in the group.\tThe SHG help borrowers overcome the problem of collateral.\tThey provide timely loans for a variety of purposes and at a reasonable interest rate.\tThe group provrdes a platform to discuss and act on a variety of social issues such as health, nutrition, domestic violence, etc. Self help group. Its objective is to form a group of people and save some money and lend its member at times of need |
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Who destroyed democracy in France?????? |
| Answer» Instead Napoleon had brought administrative reforms, he had destroyed democracy.This is because:- 1) Political rights did not go hand in hand with liberty.2). Forced conscription , increased taxation and censorship was required to conquered whole Europe.3). There was slavery system reintroduced. 4). Women were not given political rights. | |
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What is difference between nationalism, imperialism and patriotism? |
| Answer» Nationalism is the pride one has for their country, values, culture, customs, traditions etc. They love what they are born as and take every opportunity to show their pride with happiness.Examples may include:\tMauri people of New Zealand performing the Haka with pride and teaching visitors about Maori culture of their country.\tIndians explaining the Ganga Aarti (prayer near Ganges river in India for everyone’s well being) as a tradition with pride and welcoming visitors to do the same, in Varanasi.\tUkrainians performing the Gopak dance for an international audience. etc.Imperialism is when you take that pride and force it down onto others.For example:\tBritain colonising Asian and African countries\tArab invaders invading and forceful conversion of the ancient Pharaonic Egypt, ancient Persia etc and then by extension, parts of India\tBelgium’s conquest of Congo\tFrance’s 19 subjects in Africa\tSpain and Portugal’s brutal annihilation of Latin American cultures.\tImperial Japan’s capture of China, South Korea and Pacific territories. | |
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By whom was the first Image of bhatatmata painted. |
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Answer» Abanindranath Tagore painted the painting of Bharat Mata in 1905 Abanindranath TagoreBharat Mata is a work painted by the Indian painter\xa0Abanindranath Tagore\xa0in 1905. |
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What is the meaning of p t |
| Answer» pt, patient, a medical abbreviation. Physical therapy/Physiotherapy or Physical therapist/Physiotherapist. | |