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What is a forest? |
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Answer» Forest is a large area where maximum number of plants, trees and different animals live together. |
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The _________ Commission was set up in 1953 to make recommendations, so as to improve condition of the lower castes. (a) Ganesh Agarkar (b) Appasaheb Mayekar (c) Tarabai Shinde (d) Kakasaheb Kalelkar |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) Kakasaheb Kalelkar |
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Who protects the forests? |
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Answer» Government protects the forests. |
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| 117454. |
What do you mean by(i) Green Revolution and (ii) White revolution? |
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Answer» (i) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the father of the Green Revolution in 1965. He implemented new scientific agricultural techniques and increased the production of foodgrains. (ii) The experiment in co-operative dairy movement by Dr. Verghese Kurien led to increase of milk production in India. This is called as ‘White Revolution’. |
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Write short notes on :White Revolution |
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Answer» (i) White Revolution is a major event of India’s efforts towards self-reliance. (ii) The experiment in co-operative dairy movement by Dr. Verghese Kurien led to the increase of milk production in India. (iii) This is called as ‘White Revolution’. |
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Write short notes on :Atomic Energy and Space Research. |
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Answer» (i) Dr. Homi Bhabha laid the foundation of the Indian atomic power programme. (ii) India insisted on using atomic energy for peaceful purposes like generation of electricity, pharmaceuticals and defence. (iii) India has achieved considerable success in space technology as well. In 1975, the first satellite ‘Aryabhatta’ was launched. (iv) Today, India has a successful space programme and many satellites have been launched under this programme. India has also made considerable advancement in the telecom sector. |
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Explain the statement with reason:Globalisation brought about many changes in different fields. |
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Answer» (i) India has emerged as an important country on the global scene in different spheres. (ii) India is an important member of international organisations like G-20 and ‘BRICS’ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). (iii) India has experienced an important revolution in the field of telecommunication technology. (iv) Mobile phones, internet and the communication facilities based on satellite have spread all across the country. (v) In the political field, India has demonstrated to the world how a stable democracy can function successfully. (vi) All this has resulted in a total transformation in the lifestyle of Indians, especially the youth. These changes are visible from their dietary habits, clothing, language and beliefs. |
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How was 1991 a year of important changes in the history of the world and of India? |
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Answer» (i) The year 1991 is held to be very important in the history of the world as well as India. (ii) The Soviet Union disintegrated into several different small countries and the Cold War came to an end. (iii) During this period, the Ram Janmabhumi and Babri Mosque issue at Ayodhya came to the forefront. (iv) In India, the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao initiated many changes in the Indian economy. (v) These economic reforms are called as economic liberalisation. The Indian economy flourished as a result of the implementation of this policy. (vi) Skilled Indian professionals helped reform the Indian economy. The field of information technology opened several avenues of employment in the country. (vii) The changes after 1991 are also described as ‘globalisation’. |
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Write Short Notes on:Globalisation |
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Answer» (i) Globalisation brought about many changes in different fields like economy, politics, science and technology, society and culture. (ii) India has emerged as an important country on the global scene in different spheres. (iii) India is an important member of international organisations like G-20 and ‘BRICS’ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). (iv) India has experienced an important revolution in the field of telecommunication technology. (v) Mobile phones, internet and the communication facilities based on satellite have spread all across the country. (vi) It has resulted in a total transformation in the lifestyle of Indians and especially the youth. (vii) These changes are visible from their dietary habits, clothing, language and beliefs. |
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What efforts have been made by the government of Rajasthan to conserve the grasslands, grazing lands and orans? |
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Answer» Due to the laws made by the government and the concern of the local people towards environment conservation, the grazing land, the grass lands and the orans are conserved in the rural areas. In Rajasthan, the forests in different regions are conserved through various customs and traditions. |
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In 1975, the first satellite, ________ was launched by India. (a) Sputnik 1 (b) Apollo 1 (c) Aryabhatta (d) Agni |
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Answer» Correct option is (c) Aryabhatta |
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What will happen if the number of trees is reduced in the forests? |
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Answer» If the number of trees are reduced in the forests, then the supply of fruits, flowers, cereals, vegetables, wood, medicines and oxygen will decrease. |
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What efforts are being made by the people to save the trees? |
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Answer» To save the trees, people worship the trees on different occasions. Many areas are reserved for protection of the trees as well as awareness is spread among the people regarding the significance of trees. People have sacrificed their lives to save the trees by different movements. |
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What is the land conservation in your surrounding known as? |
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Answer» The land conserved in our surrounding is known as Oran land. |
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How was an independent country of Bangladesh created? |
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Answer» (i) Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India in 1966. (ii) During her tenure, Pakistan’s oppressive I policies in East Pakistan resulted in a big movement there. This movement was led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his organisation, ‘Mukti Bahini.’ (iii) This crisis in East Pakistan affected India as well, because millions of refugees came to India. (iv) The 1971 war between India and Pakistan led to the creation of an independent country called Bangladesh. |
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________ is known as the father of the White Revolution. (a) Dr. Verghese Kurien (b) Dr. Dayaram Sahni (c) Dr. Homi Bhabha (d) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Dr. Verghese Kurien |
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Describe the changes in India due to globalisation. |
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Answer» (i) Globalisation brought about many changes in different fields like economy, politics, science and technology and society and culture. (ii) India has emerged as an important country on the global scene in different spheres. India is an important member of international organisations like G-20 and ‘BRICS’ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). (iii) India has experienced an important revolution in the field of telecommunication technology. Mobile phones, internet and the communication facilities based on satellite have spread all across the country. (iv) In the political field, India has demonstrated to the world how a stable democracy can function successfully. (v) All this has resulted in a total transformation in the lifestyle of Indians and especially the youth. These changes are visible from their dietary habits, clothing, language and beliefs. |
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What is the progress of India in the fields of atomic energy and space research? |
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Answer» (i) India had also made a lot of progress in the fields of atomic energy and space research. (ii) Dr. Homi Bhabha laid the foundation of the Indian atomic power programme. (iii) India insisted on using atomic energy for peaceful purposes like generation of electricity, pharmaceuticals and defence. (iv) India has achieved considerable success in space technology as well. In 1975, the first satellite ‘Aryabhatta’ was launched. (v) Today, India has a successful space programme and many satellites have been launched under this programme. (vi) India has also made considerable advancement in the telecom sector. |
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Find out which tree is declared as the state tree. |
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Answer» Khejari is declared as the state tree of Rajasthan. |
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Observe the picture below and tell what it eats? |
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Answer» correct answer is a. |
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What else is there in a forest, except the trees? |
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Answer» Except trees, wild animals are also found in the forests. |
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How do you and your friends take care of the plants? |
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Answer» By giving water, manure and pesticides regularly, we save our plants. |
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Which plants or trees are worshipped in your surroundings? |
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Answer» Peepal, tulsi, amla, banana, banyan tree etc. |
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In 1999, ________ came to power under the flag of Bharatiya Janata Party. (a) United Progressive Alliance (b) League of Indian Politics (c) India’s Administrative Assemblage (d) National Democratic Alliance |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) National Democratic Alliance |
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The Sikhs in Punjab demanded an independent state of ______. (a) Khalistan (b) Pakistan (c) Kazakhstan (d) Baluchistan |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Khalistan |
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On the backdrop of the emergency, many opposition parties came together and formed a party called the _______. (a) Republican Party (b) Congress Party (c) Janata Party (d) Samaj Party |
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Answer» Correct option is (c) Janata Party |
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What do you understand by food chain? |
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Answer» The relation on the basis of the diet of trees-plants and leading organisms is called food chain. E.g. locust eats grass, frog eats locust, a snake eats the frog and in the end an eagle eats the snake. |
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Do you plant trees in your school? |
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Answer» Yes, we plant trees in our school. |
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Look at the following figures and tell who eats whom. |
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Answer» grass – insects Insect – Frog Frog – snake Snake – vulture Vulture – None |
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________ became Prime Minister on behalf of the Janata Party. (a) Morarji Desai(b) Indira Gandhi (c) Rajiv Gandhi (d) Lai Bahadur Shastri |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Morarji Desai |
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After Jawaharlal Nehru _______ became Prime Minister of India. (a) Indira Gandhi (b) Rajiv Gandhi (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri(d) Morarji Desai |
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Answer» Correct option is (c) Lal Bahadur Shastri |
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What does a squirrel eat? |
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Answer» A squirrel eats cereals, grains and fruits. Learnt, understood and now teli |
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What does a parrot eat? |
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Answer» A parrot eats green chilli, guava and seeds. |
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What does a cow eat? |
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Answer» A cow eats grass and fodder. |
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List the names of animals that eat the foods mentioned in the table. |
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Explain the following statement with reason:Audio-visual recordings are considered as the most trustworthy source for the study of Modern Indian History. |
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Answer» Audio-visual recordings are considered a trustworthy source for study of modem history. Because – (1) Important events during the freedom struggle could be seen in reality. (2) Audio-visual recordings of Dandi March, Quit India movement, Salt Satyagraha and other historical events are available. (3) Films also dealt with subjects like social problems, superstitions, practices. They reflect contemporary social, religious. political issues. Therefore, audio-visual recordings are considered as a unique discovery of 20th century. |
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What do the carnivorous eat? |
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Answer» They eat small animals. |
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Which monuments are considered as historical monuments? |
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Answer» The following monuments are considered as historical monuments: 1. Palaces of rulers of princely state, residences of officers, leaders and revolutionaries, forts, bridges and government offices. 2. Buildings, water supply system, fountains, roads. 3. Prisons, national monuments, etc. |
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What is Tuti-e-Hind. |
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Answer» During the time of Alauddin Khalaji, the contribution given by Amir Khusro in the field of music and poetry has came to be known as “Tuti-e-Hind”. |
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Write the name of parks and sanctuaries of Rajasthan, districtwise? |
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Answer» (a) Ranthambhore National Park, Tiger reserve, Sawai Madhopur. (b) Keoladeo National Park and Ghana Bird sanctuary in Bharatpur. (c) National Desert Park in Jaisalmer and Banner. (d) Sariska National Park in Ahvar. |
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Take a map of Rajasthan and make a chart of national parks and sanctuaries where they are located. |
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Answer» Different parks and sanctuaries in Rajasthan
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In your surroundings, on which occasions, there is a tradition to plant the trees? |
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Answer» In our surrounding, on the day of New Year, on the day of Vanmahotsab and on the festivals of the great persons, there is a tradition to plant trees. |
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Write True or False:We do not get medicines from trees. |
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Answer» We do not get medicines from trees is True. |
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Write True or False: We get oxygen from trees. |
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Answer» We get oxygen from trees is True. |
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The Prime Minister of India who took an initiative in resolving the question of the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka was (a) Rajiv Gandhi (b) Indira Gandhi (c) H. D. Deve Gowda (d) P. V. Narasimha Rao |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Rajiv Gandhi |
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What do the herbivorous eat? |
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Answer» They eat plants. |
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Write short note on :Audio Sources. |
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Answer» (1) Recording is a form of audio source in history. (2) The discovery of technique of recording was very important. (3) Akashvani, audio tapes are considered important audio sources. (4) Jana Gana Mano sung by Rabindranath Tagore, speeches of Subash Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, speeches of leaders and personalities are broadcast from Akashvani. (5) We get to know about prevalent social, cultural, intellectual and educational history of a particular period from audio source. It is helpful for students conducting research in history. |
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Which information among print media is considered authentic and trustworthy? |
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Answer» Among the print media, the information contained in the annual issues of the Publications Division of the Government of India is authentic and trustworthy. (i) For example, the Information and Broadcasting Department published ‘INDIA 2000’, an annual reference book. (ii) ‘This reference book is created under ‘Research, Reference and Training Department |
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By seeing or knowing about which things, the history of thousands of years can be known ? |
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Answer» The history of thousands of years can be known by seeing or knowing about old buildings, forts, ponds, temples, step-wells, other sites, etc. |
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How many people were sacrificed in the khejarali movement? |
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Answer» 363 people were sacrificed in the khejarali movement. |
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