Science (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions

19th century reform initiated a period of questioning, reinterpretations and both intellectual and social growth. Using suitable examples, justify the given statement.

With the growth of the ______ movement in the 20th century, there was an attempt in several Indian languages to drop Sanskrit words and phrases.

Using the example of Kumud Pawade, show how the process of sanskritisation is gendered.

What was unique about the social reform movements of the 19th century?

Read the source and answer the question:

Mention the kind of Westernization being referred to in the given source.

"Sanskritisation seems to justify a model that rests on inequality and exclusion." Give two reasons to support this statement.

The varied social reform movements did have common themes. Yet there were also significant differences. State any two differences.

Explain the phenomenon of Modernity as given by Rudolph and Rudolph.

Sanskritisation seems to justify a model that rests on inequality and exclusion. Explain this model.

The women's question arose in modem India as part of 19th century middle class social reform movements. These reformers used a mix of ideas. Explain these ideas.

Assertion (A): The impact of Sanskritisation is many sided.

Reason (R): Its influence can be seen in language, literature, ideology, music, dance, drama, style of life and ritual.

Kumudtai’s journey into Sanskrit began with great interest and eagerness with Gokhale Guruji, her teacher at school… At the University, the Head of the Department was a well-known scholar and he took great pleasure in taunting Kumudtai…Despite the adverse comments she successfully completed her Masters in Sanskrit…. Source: Kumud Pawade (1938)

What does Kumud Pawade’s autobiography show us about the relation between gender and caste?

Agricultural productivity increased sharply because of the new technology. India was able to become self-sufficient in food grain production for the first time in decades. It was primarily the medium and large farmers who were able to benefit from the new technology.

What is subsistence agriculture?

Often it is thought that imparting knowledge of 'scientific' farming methods will improve the condition of Indian farmers. Is this statement true? Give one reason for your answer.

What are the social consequences of the long working hours in the IT sector?

Show the relation between circulation of labour and feminization of agricultural labour force.

Agricultural productivity increased sharply because of the new technology. India was able to become self-sufficient in food grain production for the first time in decades. It was primarily the medium and large farmers who were able to benefit from the new technology.

Who were able to reap the most benefits from Green Revolution and commercialisation of agriculture?

Which of the following is not a result of contract farming?

Assertion(A): Members of low-ranked caste groups had to provide labour for a fixed number of days per year to the village zamindar.

Reason(R): Lack of resources and dependence on the landed caste for economic and social support meant that many working poor were tied to landowners in hereditary labour relationships.

Women are also emerging as the main source of agricultural labour leading to ______ labour force.