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There were three important developments that greatly shrank the pre-modem world. Identify the incorrect one from the following options:
Concept: Concept of the Pre-modern World
Why were merchants from towns in Europe began to move the countryside in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?
Concept: The Peculiarities of Industrial Growth
Which of the following industries increased with the expansion of railways in England from 1840s to 1860s?
Concept: Before the Industrial Revolution
Who among the following improved the steam engine?
Concept: Before the Industrial Revolution
Who among the following brought out 'Bengal Gazette' the first weekly newspaper?
Concept: India and the World of Print
Which one of the following aspects was common among the writings of Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai?
Concept: New Forms of Publication >> Women and Print
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WHY NEWSPAPERS? ‘Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially… the patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and Welfare of the People is earnestly solicited.’ Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January 1849 The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is of critically examining government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by ensuring speedy implementation. These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will surely earn it considerable influence.’ Native Opinion, 3 April 1870. |
- Explain the main reason of publishing newspaper by Krishnaji?
- How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of opposition?
- Analyze the reasons of popularity of newspapers during 19th century.
Concept: Religious Reform and Public Debates
Answer the following question.
When we produce goods by exploiting natural resources, in which category of the economic sector such activities come?
Concept: Historical Change in Economic Sectors
Answer the following question.
Describe any three provisions of amendment made in the 'Indian Constitution' in 1992 for making the 'Three-Tier' government more effective and powerful.
Concept: Decentralisation in India
Answer the following question.
Distinguish the service conditions of the organized sector with that of an unorganized sector.
Concept: Division of Sectors as Organised and Unorganised
Identify the administrative system of Indian Government with the help of the following information.
- Power shared between Central and State Governments to Local Governments.
- It is called as a third tier of the Government.
- The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them.
Select the appropriate option from the following.
Concept: Decentralisation in India
On the given Map of India, locate and label the following:
Pune Software Technology Park.
Concept: Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India
Which one of the following is the preceding Government Agency of NITI Aayog?
Concept: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors in India
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Concept: Sectors of Economic Activities
Which one of the following is an activity of the unorganised sector?
Concept: Division of Sectors as Organised and Unorganised
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DECENTRALISATION IN INDIA This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. while elections are held regularly of Panchayats and people participate enthusiastically in it but meetings of gram sabhas are not held regularly. |
- Why is Indian decentralisation considered as the largest experiment in democracy?
- Analyse how constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in India?
- Explain any two steps taken by the Indian Government for decentralisation.
Concept: Decentralisation in India
Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?
Concept: Sectors of Economic Activities
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Concept: Sectors of Economic Activities
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Language Diversity of India How many languages do we have in India? The answer depends on how one counts it. The latest information that we have is from the Census of India held in 2011. This census recorded more than 1300 distinct languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues. These languages were grouped together under some major languages. For example languages like Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Bundelkhandi, Chhattisgarhi, Rajasthani and many others were grouped together under 'Hindi'. Even after this grouping, the Census found 121 major languages. Of these 22 languages are now included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and are therefore called 'Scheduled Languages'. Others are called 'Non-Scheduled Languages'. In terms of languages, India is perhaps the most diverse country in the world. |
- Explain the importance of language diversity in India.
- Differentiate between Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Languages.
- The fusion of languages has united the country into one cultural entity.' Explain the statement with an example.
Concept: Practice of Federalism in India
Which of the following pair is correctly matched?
Concept: Soil as a Resource
