Author: Preeti

Assignment Questions: Q.1 What does climate refer to? (2) Q.2 What are the elements of weather and climate? (2) Q.3 What type of climate does India have? (1) Q.4 What role does relief play in climate? (3) Q.5 What are the major factors affecting India’s climate? (3) Q.6 How do ocean currents and onshore winds […]

Introduction: In this chapter, we’re going to discuss a major problem in India i.e. poverty. We’ll look at real-life examples and how experts in social sciences study it. India has a lot of poor people, around 270 million in 2011-12, which is about one in every five people. This makes India the country with the […]

Assignment Questions: Q.1 What is the poverty line, and how is it determined in India? (2) Q.2 What is the calorie requirement used to estimate the poverty line in India? (2) Q.3 Who conducts sample surveys to estimate the poverty line in India? (1) Q.4 Discuss the multidimensional nature of poverty and the various indicators […]

Assignment Questions: Q.1 Discuss the concept of ‘People as Resource’ and explain how investment in human capital can turn a large population into an asset for a country’s economy. (5) Q.2 Define ‘human capital’ and explain how it is different from a mere population. (3) Q.3 How does investment in human capital contribute to the […]

Assignment questions: Q.1 Why do we need elections? (3) Q.2 Can we say that Indian elections are democratic? (3) Q.3 How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in India, and what is the purpose of these constituencies? (2) Q.4 Describe the electoral constituencies used in local elections in India. What kind of representatives do they […]

Assignment Questions: Q.1 What was apartheid, and how did it affect the people of South Africa? (2) Q.2 How did the process of drafting and adopting the new South African constitution contribute to the transition from apartheid to democracy in the country? (5) Q.3 What changes in policies did the apartheid government make as protests […]

Assignment Questions: Q.1 What is the Green Revolution, and when did it take place in India? (2) Q.2 What were the challenges or requirements associated with using HYV seeds? (3) Q.3 Describe the main economic activities in Palampur. (2) Q.4 What are the different types of resources required for production activities in Palampur? (3) Q.5 […]

Assignment Questions: Q.1 Why is it important to define democracy? (3) Q.2 What is the basic common factor in all democracies? (2) Q.3 Give an example of a government that is not democratic. (2) Q.4 What is the significance of distinguishing between a true democracy and a government that pretends to be democratic? (5) Q.5 […]

Assignment Questions: Q.1 What event led to the establishment of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg? Q.2 Why were the Allies less harsh on defeated Germany after World War II than after World War I? Q.3 What were the crimes for which Nazi war criminals were prosecuted at the Nuremberg Tribunal? Q.4 Provide examples of […]

Introduction: In this chapter, we explore the powerful concept of ‘People as Resource.’ A growing population might seem like a challenge, but it can actually become a big opportunity for economic growth. Think about it—when we invest in better education, healthcare, and skills, we’re turning people into the most valuable assets of the country. This […]