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State whether true or false:
Jhum cultivators plough the land and sow seeds.
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What problems did shifting cultivators face under British rule?
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Solve the crossword puzzle with the help of given clues.
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1. Crop that needs well-drained fertile soils, moderate temperatures and lots of sunshine (5) |
1. Coarse grains are also called (7) |
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2. Increasing production through use of HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides (5, 10) |
3. Cultivation involving slash and burn (8) |
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4. USA, Canada, Russia, Australia are major producers of this crop (5) |
5. Growing of crops, fruits and vegetables (11) |
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10. Type of farming to meet family needs (11) |
6. Tea, coffee, sugarcane and rubber are grown in (11) |
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13. Rearing of animals for sale (9) |
7. Requires 210 frost-free days for growth (6) |
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14. Growing grapes for wines (11) |
8. Growing of flowers (12) |
| 9. Also called ‘Golden Fibre’ (4) | |
| 11. Also known as paddy (4) | |
| 12. Activity concerned with extraction of natural resources (7) |
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What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?
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How did the last Mughal emperor live the last years of his life?
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Distinguish between the following
Agro-based and mineral-based industry
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Distinguish between the following
Public-sector and joint-sector industry
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What could be the reasons for the confidence of the British rulers about their position in India before May 1857?
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Give two examples of the following in the space provided.
Raw materials: ____________ and _____________
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Give two examples of the following in the space provided.
Tertiary activities: ____________ and _____________
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Give two examples of the following in the space provided.
Agro-based industries: ____________ and _____________
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Give two examples of the following in the space provided.
Co-operatives: ____________ and _____________
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State whether true or false:
(i) In the Western world, modern cities grew with industrialisation.
(ii)Surat and Machlipatnam developed in the nineteenth century.
(iii) In the twentieth century, the majority of Indians lived in cities.
(iv)After 1857 no worship was allowed in the Jama Masjid for five years.
(v) More money was spent on cleaning Old Delhi than New Delhi.
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What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world?
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Identify three differences in the city design of New Delhi and Shahjahanabad.
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What is meant by de-urbanisation?
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What kinds of cloth had a large market in Europe?
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What is jamdani?
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What is bandanna?
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The word chintz comes from the word ______.
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