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The trend of consuming fast food is increasing among all income and age groups in India. The push to the market in this sector may have been provided by foreign brand products, pizza, burger. But consumers for local fast food remain in large numbers even today and they like that more. Thus, fast food, salad and sandwich parlours, bread and products related to a bakery like food courts, ice cream and juice parlour, snack food are the main employment opportunities in the product business under retail market.

Nilgiri hills are called as Blue Mountains, inspired by the Kurunji flower which blooms every twelve years giving the slopes a bluish tinge.

Nilgiri Hills lie at the convergence of Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in the southern part of the Deccan Pleateau.

Predicament refers to an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation. Here, in this story, Satyajit was sandwiched in between his tragic loss of wealth and his uncle's expectations to fund him for the latter's daughter's marriage. He could not reveal his present status because of his ego and pride, especially after he was considered to be the benedict to his uncle. He was selfish and didn't want to let go of his status as a God among all the devotees at his uncle's place. However, revelation usually lightens the mood and unburdens one's heart. Thus, it might have been easier for Satyajit to be true and honest about his actual situation and let go of his pride.

Satyajit witnessed a lot of changes in his life till the time the story was written. He had started his career as a client at a bank. He then caught a forgery and thus got promoted as a Managing Director. However, all these events turned out to be a turning point in his life. At present, he regretted reaching heights of success just by chance and not hard work. Now he realises that the tempo of failure is always faster than that of success. Today, he faced crisis when it came to job, wealth, in fact any resource at all. The wheel of fortune had turned and had completed an entire rotation bringing Satyajit back to where he had begun. He was reduced to nothing after enjoying glorious days when he owned a fortune. Once, it was he who was looked up to for financing and fulfilling the needs of the people. Now, he had to avert such situations to avoid the shame and dismay he felt at his present situation.

The concept of people who achieve success very fast also fail very fast holds truth as far as this story is concerned. The tempo of failure is always faster than success. Thus, on one hand, we strive so much to attain success while on the other hand, it takes just seconds for failure to reach us. Most of the times, it is just a matter of chance that a man gains success while a man's failure is pre-destined and occurs only because of his own actions. Success when planned and achieved because of hard work stays for long. However, when failure strikes, it is very abrupt and never knocks on the door before approaching. Thus, it can be said that the tempo of failure is faster than that of success.

Satyajit has been extremely biased in expressing his opinion in the story. The story could also be presented as a diary entry. The narration seems to be in a continuous tone of justification. Satyajit explains himself at every point of the story - may it be feeling regretful for not giving the forgerer another chance or feeling joyous at being considered to be a God by his hosts. His revelation about failure striking faster than success portrays the completely broken condition of his spirit and soul. He very well seems to interpret the fact that the tempo of failure occurs to a man faster than success. His moments of epiphany to forgive the man who had committed forgery, to consider himself stupid for coming at an occasion where Srinath and his family members expected benediction from him, and to pull Srinath through the crisis of getting his daughter married rather than gifting the house and the fish-pond to his own family.

Satyajit has an entire list of denials. He was working on quitting some habits like smoking. This realisation dawned on him when he was about to smoke in the train he was travelling on. While reaching out for his cigarettes he gave it a second thought. He had rationed his habits as it was a time of crisis for him. He could not afford unrestricted luxury. He was bitten by the stark reality that the wheel of fortune did not favour him.

The story explains the truth very clearly as to how it becomes extremely difficult for a man to adjust to the fact and accept defeat after being an achiever. Falling suddenly after gaining extreme heights of glory it becomes very difficult for a person to come in terms with his failure. Every known person in the vicinity knows the success story. Thus, it becomes hard to cope up with the loss, let alone telling people the tragic story.

The author, at the beginning of the story, always believed in the fact that he achieved what he was supposed to. He found it right and just to be promoted to the post of a Managing Director even though he didn't deserve it. However, after fortune turned its face away from him, he realised that he hated the person for whom he was promoted. He disliked the forger because of whom he gained so much glory and fame. Now, he just wishes that the hands of clock would turn back and he would let go of the person who committed the crime. He possessed contempt in his heart for the person who did this felony because he was the cause of his sudden success because of which he had to suffer. This was a point of epiphany when he realised that tide and time waited for none and thus, it was too late to seek him out and give him a chance to live

Neyvelli is lignite coal found.

A nuclear power station in Tamil Nadu is Kalpakkam.

The line 'Glory was all overlaid with dark shame' very well exemplifies the state of mind of the narrator. He seems to be a kind of person who is unable to accept defeat or failure. He has broken down completely and yet is not in favour of revealing his loss of wealth and position publicly. He had enjoyed his status as the superior being in the concerned society for a very long time and had always been glorified by all, especially his uncle. His uncle's daughters got married well because of the 'benediction' by Satyajit. Hence, it was impossible for the author to digest the fact that now the tables had turned and he owned nothing. Thus, he makes failure sound synonymous to shame. He thinks that the opposite of being glorious at one point of time is utter shame in public. 'Glory is dead' is the final statement which reveals the author's complete helplessness and vulnerability to the situation.

Mumbai High.

Correct option is (b) New Delhi

China, United States, German, Canada, South Korea and European Countries import Moringa leaves.

Mr. Duncan was very pleased to see Mr. Wilson and announced immediately that he was well situated for the job. He sent back all the other candidates.

Each court can adjudicate or hear cases pertaining only to a specified range of areas which is known as the jurisdiction of that court.

1. Supreme

2.  Original

3. Quo Warranto

(a) Transvaal

Correct option is (d) All India Trade Union Congress.

The territorial jurisdiction of the High Court is all subordinate courts and quasi-judicial bodies within the State’s territory.

Correct option is (d) Waterman

The above statement is False.

• Political parties contest elections to solve problems of common people. 
• Parties have to take into consideration all matters from public cleanliness to roads to space research. They have to have a national perspective and take decisions. 
• Political parties should have programmes for the development of all the sections of society like youth, senior citizens, businessmen, women, farmers and labourers. 
• This – means that political parties cannot concentrate on just one particular issue.

Correct option is (b) Birsa Munda.

The above statement is True.

• A. movement is started to solve issues of public interest. 
• People offer support to the movements which are related to their cause or a particular issue. 
• Deciding upon the issues of the people a programme is decided and a group is formed.

The above statement is False.

• The success of any movement depends on leadership. The movement remains active because of the strong leader. 
• The decisions regarding the objective of the movement, programme of action, strategy of agitation are decided and taken by the leader. 
• Firm leadership has a wide reach. They can get public support making the movement very effective. So, the need of a strong leadership is utmost essential.

Correct option is (c) democracy

The above statement is True.

• Dr. Rajendrashinh Rana built thousands of ‘Johads’ in Rajasthan. 
• He revived many rivers in the desert region of Rajasthan. 
• He formed an organisation – “Tarun Bharat Sangh” which built eleven thousand Johads to harvest water.
• He started a campaign for Water conservation, revival of rivers, forest conservation and wildlife conservation. 
• He worked continuously for this cause for 31 years building 11 thousand johads bringing about water revolution in Rajasthan. Therefore, is called the Waterman of India.

1. A litigation is filed if an individual or group feels that fundamental rights which are enshrined in the Constitution are undermined by the government. 

2. To safeguard human rights, citizens can file a litigation in High Court or Supreme Court. Such a litigation is known as Public Interest Litigation. 

3. Public Interest Litigation is filed for problems such as pollution, government avoiding public works and for social problems such as violence, discrimination and ostracising someone. 

4. It is the most effective way of seeking justice.

Correct option is (c) economic

• Tribal community was always dependent on forest wealth for their living. 
• The British had prohibited the tribals from making use of forest wealth to earn their livelihõod 
• Kolam, Gond, Santhal, Koli, Bhilla, Munda Tribals of different parts of India revolted against the British. 
• Even after independence their problem to earn a livelihood is not solved. Their right on the forest land, to gather forest products and to cultivate on forest land is not yet recognised.

Therefore, for these demands, Tribal Movement is active in many parts.

The above statement is True.

• The consumers faced different problems because of changing economy and social system. 
• Adulteration increased the cost of products and faulty weights and measures are some of the problems faced by the consumers. 
• To protect the consumers from such frauds the Consumer Protection Act was passed in 1986. 
• The Consumer Protection movement was started to create awareness among the consumers about their rights and their safety.

• Industries in public and private sector like textile mills, railway companies started in India in the latter part of the nineteenth century. 
• Due to industrialisction, a large number’ of labour force came into existence. 
• Thiš led to lot of labour issues. In 1920, All India Trade Union. Congress was established to solve their problems. 
• Many unions were formed after independence. The Trade Union Movement was very effective from 1960 tifi 1980s. 
• After 1980s trade union movement lost its momentum and slowly disintegrated. Globalization gave a final blow to the movement.

Correct option is (a) Consumer Protection

Correct option is (c) Adulteration

1. When people organise themselves to resolve a certain issue it is called a movement. 

2. Movements increase the participation of people in social life. 

3. Movements are for public welfare and to solve issues. The aim of any movement is not only to pressurize the government but also to oppose its decision or policies. 

4. A movement is started for different reasons like religious, social, cúltural, protection of the environment, ill practices and traditions.

Correct option is (c) Swaminathan

Correct option is (b) To get the right price for agricultural products

• A movement is a collective action which has active participation or support of the people. 
• People take up a particular issue and organise themselves. 
• A movement requires strong leadership. A strong leader makes the movement effective. 
• If people feel connected to the issue, then they extend their support to the movement.

1. The Indian farmers organised themselves in pre-independence era to fight against the anti-agricultural policies of the colonial British rulers. 

2. The farmers were inspired by the thoughts of Mahatma Phule, Justice Ranade and Mahatma Gandhi. They organised satyagraha against revenue collection in Bardoli and Champaranya. 

3. Farmers’ movement slowed down because of tenancy laws under land reforms. Green revolution failed to improve conditions of the poor farmers. 

4. Farmers’ movement gained momentum with demands like, appropriate price for agricultural products, debt relief and debt cancellation after recommendations from Swaminathan Commissio

• Our society has witnessed many movements from pre-independence times. 
• If all these movements co-ordinate with each other they will be definitely, effective. 
• With each other’s cooperation they can work together to find the root cause of the problem and also find a solution. 
• The manpower will not get divided. The work will get divided and that would save time and energy to a great extent. 
• The movement will be more effective.

The government has started the following policies for the welfare of the farmers and landless labourers :

• National agriculture policy 
• Crop insurance scheme (FASAL Bima Yojana) 
• Jalyukt Shivar 
• Indira Gandhi Niradhar (old), landless, destitute women farm labour scheme. 
• Neem Coated Urea. 
• Name the policies started by the government for the welfare of farmers and landless labourers.

People migrate for various reasons within the country. They create lot of problems in their newly adopted homeland which give rise to the ‘Sons of the Soil’ movement. The main reasons for the movement are :

• Sons of the Soil, i.e. local people lose out on employment opportunities. 
• They are deprived of their jobs. 
• Their land is confiscated. 
• Housing becomes expensive. 
• The migrants pose a threat to the language and culture of local people. 
• Sons of the Soil lose economic monopoly as well as political influence.

• Even though movements are launched for social welfare there is always an ideology behind every movement. 
• The scope of movements against child marriage or dowry prohibition is not limited to oppose the social evil practice but have wider aim of social reformation. 
• The movements started against female foeticide ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhav’, violence against women and to empower women had objectives to achieve equal social status for women and their protection. 
• Movements like cleanliness campaign, Chipko Andolan, Save Trees aim not only at environment protection but also aim at saving humanity.
• These movements have faith in democratic values like equality and brotherhood and humanity. This shows all movements have ideologies. 
• Generally the movements are devoted to one particular issue but have an ideology behind them. 
• For example movements against child marriage, dowry believe in values of democracy, women empowerment and social equality. 
• Sometimes some movements gradually get transformed into political parties.

Correct option is (a) Project

The train journey was by Vista dome coach which enables the passengers watch the scenery on both the sides of the train crossing many tunnes. It was a thrilling experience to the travellers.

Vishnu Sharma has written Panchtantra.

China announced its first five-year plan in 1953.

It was 108.7 crores in 2005