Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Gandhi-Irwin Pact II. Rowlatt Act III. Poona Pact IV. Khilafat Movement
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : The Indian subcontinent was a crucial point in 'Indian Ocean trade flows' during sixteenth century. Reason (R) : Its geographical location connected East-West Asia and Europe.
The given image shows a famous painting. Choose the painter of this art work from the following options :
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? Column - A (Writer) | Column - B (Contribution) (A) Sudarshan Chakra — Anandmath (B) Kashi Baba — Sacchi Kavitayen (C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak — Kesari (D) Pandita Ramabai — Amar Jiban
How had globalization begun long before sixteenth century ? Explain.
How did trade help to spread diseases during the pre-modern world ? Explain.
Explain the role of Johann Gutenberg in the spread of print culture in Europe.
Explain the role of print in the expansion of protestant reformation.
"The formation of the British Nation-State was different from the rest of Europe." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
"Ideas of national unity in the early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : 'To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth as incense' Many nationalists thought that the struggle against the British could not be won through non-violence. In the year 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded at a meeting in Ferozeshah Kotla ground in Delhi. Amongst its leaders were Bhagat Singh, Jatin Das and Ajoy Ghosh. In a series of dramatic actions in different parts of India, the HSRA targeted some of the symbols of British power. In April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutta threw a bomb in the Legislative Assembly. In the same year there was an attempt to blow up the train that Lord Irwin was travelling in. Bhagat Singh was 23 when he was tried and executed by the colonial government. During his trial, Bhagat Singh stated that he did not wish to glorify 'the cult of the bomb and pistol' but wanted a revolution in society – 'Revolution is the inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is the imprescriptible birthright of all. The labourer is the real sustainer of society. To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth as incense, for no sacrifice is too great for so magnificent a cause. We are content. We await the advent of revolution. Inquilab Zindabad!'
Why is the formation of 'Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA)' considered as a turning point in the freedom struggle of India ?
How did Bhagat Singh's trial speeches transform him from a revolutionary to a philosopher of freedom ?
In what way did Bhagat Singh redefine the meaning of 'revolution' for his generation ? Explain.
Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them based on the information given below and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map near them : (A) The place where General Dyer ordered firing upon a peaceful gathering on 13 April, 1919.
(B) The place where the Session of Indian National Congress was held in the year 1927.
Identify the correct soil from the given options to complete the flow chart : [Flow chart: Heavy Rainfall + High Leaching → ? → Useful for growing Coffee and Tea]
Identify the state related with the Chipko Movement :
Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option : Column - I (Types of Farming) / Column - II (Features) I. Primitive subsistence farming — (a) Use of modern inputs with less labour II. Intensive subsistence farming — (b) Single crop cultivation on large scale III. Commercial farming — (c) Slash and burn cultivation IV. Plantation farming — (d) Labour intensive cultivation
Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank : [Flow chart: Minerals → Ferrous → Nickel ; Minerals → ? → Bauxite ; Minerals → Precious → Gold]
Choose the correct option related to the factors that determined the land use pattern in India :
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? Column - A (National Parks) / Column - B (States) (A) Periyar — Madhya Pradesh (B) Manas — Assam (C) Bandhavgarh — Rajasthan (D) Corbett — Uttar Pradesh
Suggest any two measures for better productivity and organic farming.
"Energy saved is energy produced." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
"Electricity has a wide range of applications in today's world that its per capita consumption is considered as an index of development." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : FLOODS Basic safety precautions to be taken : - Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information to others. - Make a family emergency kit which should include, a portable radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes, candles and other essential items. - Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful. - Keep your cash, jewellery, valuables, important documents etc. in a safe place. - If there is a flood, move along with your family members and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, evacuation centers, elevated grounds where you can take shelter. - Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house. During Floods - Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous. - Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters. - Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc. - Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods. - Stay away from electric poles and fallen power-lines to avoid electrocution. - Don't use wet electrical appliances, get them checked before use. - Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered. - Use boiled and filtered drinking water. - Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean. - Stagnation of water can breed vector/water-borne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance. - Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.
Suggest one precaution before using water after floods.
Mention any two measures related to protection of food items during floods. (½ + ½ = 1)
Suggest two actions to be taken before leaving the house during a flood warning.
On the same outline map of India, given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: The dam built on Mahanadi river.
On the same outline map of India, given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: Nuclear power plant located in Uttar Pradesh.
On the same outline map of India, given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: Software technology park located in Maharashtra.
On the same outline map of India, given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: Major sea port located in Gujarat.
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : Both, Sri Lanka and Belgium faced challenges of ethnic and linguistic diversity. Reason (R) : Sri Lanka had majority of Tamils whereas Belgium had majority of French speaking people.
Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option: Which of the following values is being reflected through this picture ?
Find the odd one out regarding the Political Parties of India :
Read the following statements regarding decentralization step India took in the year 1992 and choose the correct option : I. Mandatory regular elections for local bodies II. Two-third seats reserved for women III. Formation of the State Election Commission IV. Seats reserved for Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes
Explain any two features of federalism.
Explain any two Constitutional provisions that make India a secular nation.
"Political parties perform a series of functions in the democracy." Explain the statement with examples.
"The blend of accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy forms the foundation of a democratic government." Examine the statement.
"Dignity and freedom of the citizens are the essence of democracy." Examine the statement.
Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : POWER SHARING Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power. In a democracy, the citizens must have freedom to choose among various contenders for power. In contemporary democracies, this takes the form of competition among different parties. Such competition ensures that power does not remain in one hand. In the long run, power is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies and social groups. Sometimes this kind of sharing can be direct, when two or more parties form an alliance to contest elections. If their alliance is elected, they form a coalition government and thus share power. In a democracy, we find interest groups, such as those of traders, businessmen, industrialists, farmers and industrial workers. They also will have a share in governmental power, either through participation in governmental committees or bringing influence on the decision-making process.
How do pressure groups influence the government ?
How do social groups benefit from power sharing ?
Explain the contributions of citizens in the power sharing process.
Study the data of a State given below and answer the question that follow : Educational achievement of rural population of State Category | Males | Females I. Literacy rate of rural population | 76% | 54% II. Literacy rate of rural children in age group of 10-14 years | 90% | 87% III. Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 years attending school | 85% | 82% If rural children aged 10-14 years are considered, then how many female children are attending school ?
Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option : Column - I (Sectors on the basis of ownership) | Column - II (Examples) a. Public Sector | (i) Amul Dairy b. Private Sector | (ii) Maruti Suzuki c. Joint Sector | (iii) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation d. Cooperative Sector | (iv) Airtel Limited
Read the following case and choose the correct option : Swapna owns a small farm in her village. She wants to take loan to meet the expense of cultivation. From which of the following sources should Swapna take the loan ?
Which one of the following best describes liberalisation ?
Which of the following organisations publishes the 'Human Development Report' ?
Choose the correct option to fill the blank : Literacy Rate is expressed as a proportion of the literate population in the age group _____ and above.
"New technology has helped the world to become connected." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit.
Why is sustainable development essential ? Explain with examples.
Describe the efforts done by the Indian government to increase employment in rural areas.
Describe the rising importance of Tertiary Sector in India.
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