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117851.

Following figure is a closed figure made of various line segments. Find the perimeter of the figure by adding the lengths of the line segments.

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Perimeter = AB + BC + CD + DE+ EF + FG + GH + HI + IJ + JK + KL + LA 

= 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 24 cm 

Thus, perimeter of figure is 24 cm.

117852.

List the measures taken under idea of welfare state under Great Depression and explain how similar or different they are from that of the reforms that emerged under the USSR?

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1. Different measures were taken under the idea of welfare state. 

2. These basically consisted of unemployment insurance and old age pension schemes. 

3. Others are like sickness coverage, health schemes, child care, etc. 

4. A certain basic minimum dignified life for all citizens was ensured by the state. 

5. State took care of their most elementary needs like food, housing, health, child and old age care and education. 

6. There are certain similarities between these and the USSR reforms like state providing employment to all and health care, education, etc. 

7. More are different from that of the USSR like unemployment insurance, and old age pension schemes, etc.

117853.

In what ways were Jews persecuted during the Nazi Germany? Do you think in every country some people are differentiated because of their identity?

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1. Jews were merely 0.75% of the population of Germany. 

2. Nazi ideology depended on majoritarian principles. 

3. To build the racial supremacy of Germans they committed mass extermination of minority communities. 

4. They arbitrarily arrested Jews and put them in concentration camps. 

5. Hitler blamed that Jews were the main cause of all problems.

6. He also said communism and capitalism were conspiracies of Jews.

7. In the holocaust the killed Jews were around 6 millions. 

8. There may be instances in some countries where the people differentiated of their identities.

117854.

Rashmi went to a park 120 m long and 80 m wide. She took one complete round on its boundary. What is the distance covered by her?

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Distance covered in a complete round of park = perimeter of park 

= 2(l + b) = 2(120 + 80) 

= 2(200) = 400 m

117855.

Compare the experiences of the USSR and Germany after the First World War. What similarities and differences do you find between them?

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Similarities:

1. Both of them suffered heavy losses in the World War – I. 

2. Both the empires were replaced by powerful dictatorial rulers i.e., Stalin in the USSR and Hitler in Germany. 

3. Both of them tasted a steady progress.

Differences:

The USSRGermany
1) The USSR adopted Socialism.1) Germany embraced Nazism.
2) Centralized political power and denied civil rights.2) Nazism adopted aggressive policies and racial supremacy increased.
3) Violently eliminated opposition and multiparty democracy.3) Germans exterminated minorities and inflicted mass murder on innocents.
4) The USSR did not follow aggressive foreign policy.4) Hitler followed an aggressive foreign policy.
5) After 2nd World War the USSR rose to the status of world super power.5) Whereas Germany was divided into two countries.

117856.

The experience of war and depression gave rise to many new alternative models of national development -what were these and what were their limitations?

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1. The experience of war and depression gave rise to many new alternative models of national development. 

2. Devising planned economy with Five Year Plans etc. and state to maintain a balance between demand and supply. 

3. Idea of welfare state coming into prominence by providing food, housing, health, child and old age care and education. 

4. Government aimed at full production and full employment through a state funded work creation Programme. 

5. These models of development definitely have limitations like death of funds, dedication of bureaucracy, support from the political opposition, cooperation from the people, etc.

117857.

Do you agree with the view that women should confine themselves to pain and suffering of bringing up the children?

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1. It is not fair that women should confine themselves to the pain and suffering of bringing up the children. 

2. As children below certain age cannot do their works independently. So there should be parents ” or elders to assist them. 

3. To make them learn the dos and donots , they should spare the time.

4. As a social norm, men are ekeing out a living, women are entrusted the responsibility of upkeep. 

5. Now the time has changed women are taking up careers. 

6. So mutual adjustment and understanding helps in the bringing up of the children.

117858.

How have the villages been motivated towards peace?

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All those villages which have solved their disputes by using the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Dispute – Free Mission’ were awarded the ‘peace award’. In this way the villages were motivated towards peace.

117859.

A was built in each house. (a) kitchen (b) bedroom (c) toilet

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Correct option is (c) toilet

117860.

What do constant disputes lead to?

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Constant disputes lead to loss of unity and obstructs the progress of the village.

117861.

What is ‘Shramdaan’?

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‘Shramdaan’ means voluntary contribution of labour.

117862.

Sant Gadgebaba used ………… to stress the importance of keeping the village clean.(a) bhajans (b) kirtans (c) poojas

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Correct option is (b) kirtans

117863.

How did Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj explain about cleanliness?

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Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj explained the importance of cleanliness through his ‘Gram Geeta’.

117864.

Explain the concept of cleaning the village through ‘Shramdaan’.

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1. The people of Khudawadi village in Osmanabad district cleaned their village through Shramdaan or voluntary contribution of labour. 

2. They decided that everyone should help in the cleaning of the village. 

3. First the waste water was dealt with. 

4. The garbage was used to make manure using vermiculture.

5. A toilet was built in each house.

117865.

What will you do in the following situations?The class leader wishes to maintain quiet in the class room.

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We must listen and obey the class leader. If all students honestly obey then it will be easy to maintain discipline in the classroom.

117866.

Why should disputes in various towns and villages be solved?

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1. The well-being of a village in affected by constant disputes. 

2. It leads to loss of unity and obstructs the progress of the village. 

3. If the disputes are not serious, they can be solved locally by speaking to the parties involved. 

4. However, if the dispute is not solved in this way it has to be taken to the appropriate bodies or the courts.

117867.

Civic problems cause us ………… (a) peace (b) inconvenience (c) problems

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Correct option is (b) inconvenience

117868.

What will you do in the following situations?During a match, a dispute has arisen between the two teams on the play ground.

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If you are a spectator, we must maintain peace by keeping quiet and not taking sides. If you are a participant you must be obedient and let the referee, coach or teacher clear the misunderstanding amicably

117869.

When is ‘International Peace Day’?

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21st September has been designated by the UN as ‘International Peace Day’.

117870.

Peace contributes …………. to progress. (a) significantly (b) responsibility (c) beneficiary

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Correct option is (a) significantly

117871.

How can problems in civic life be solved?

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Problems in civic life can be solved through everyone’s efforts and co-operation.

117872.

What were the teachings of Sant Gadgebaba?

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1. Sant Gadgebaba used Kirtans to stress the importance of keeping the village clean. 

2. He told the people that we cannot make progress without cleanliness, education and self-reliance.

3. He showed the people how to clean the village through his own actions.

117873.

………………. has been designated by the UN as ‘International Peace Day’. (a) 12th September(b) 11th September (c) 21st September

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Correct option is (c) 21st September

117874.

Solving disputes increases ………… in the village.(a) friends(b) trade(c) harmony

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Correct option is (c) harmony

117875.

Disputes lead to loss of unity and …………… the progress of the village. (a) obstructs (b) disrupts (c) destroys

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Correct option is (a) obstructs

117876.

It is important to be able to identify …………… (a) handwriting (b) fossils(c) issues

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Correct option is (c) issues

117877.

Peace becomes a ………… value rather than a personal need. (a) social (b) political (c) economical

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Correct option is (a) social

117878.

How can a suitable environment for peace by created?

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1. For a society to be peaceful, the basic needs of all its sections need to be met. 

2. Each person must get the necessary security. 

3. The exploitation in society must stop. Inequality must decrease. 

4. Everyone must have the right to participate in public life. 

5. By learning the importance of peace and by using peaceful methods, we can create a peaceful environment in our family, school and community.

117879.

How is the International Peace Day celebrated?

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1. 21st September has been designated by the UN as ‘International Peace Day’. 

2. On this day in New York, where the United 

3. This is followed by a few moments of silence. 

4. This bell is significant as it has been made from coins given by people from around 60 nations.

117880.

The well-being of a village is affected by constant …………… (a) talks (b) disputes (c) work

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Correct option is (b) disputes

117881.

What do civic issues cause us?

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Civic issues cause us a lot of inconvenience.

117882.

What is meant by issues in civic life?

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The problems faced by people in cities and villages are called issues in civic life.

117883.

Why is peace considered as a social value?

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1. Peace contributes significantly to progress. 

2. It creates scope for advances in various fields like business, industry, education, art, literature, entertainment, science and technology. 

3. In this way, peace becomes a social value rather than a personal need.

117884.

The values of non-violence and peace have been a part of our social life since ………………… times. (a) modern (b) ancient (c) medieval

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Correct option is (b) ancient

117885.

What problems can you identify from the above pictures?

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1. Lack of water 

2. Lack of cleanliness I hygiene 

3. Lack of safety for children 

4. Dispute problem.

117886.

Civic problems can be solved through everyone’s efforts and ………… (a) co-operation (b) obstruction (c) transformation

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Correct option is (a) co-operation

117887.

Since 2007, the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Dispute – Free Village Mission’ is being implemented in our …………. . (a) nation (b) state (c) village

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Correct option is (b) state

117888.

We encounter many problems in our ………… life.(a) childhood (b) civic (c) adulthood

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Correct option is (b) civic

117889.

We cannot the laws of nature. (a) differ (b) change(c) defy

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Correct option is (b) change

117890.

In what other ways do you feel there is discrimination between boys and girls?

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Boys are allowed to receive higher education, they are given better facilities, they are allowed to be out of the house late at night without time restrictions and they are not forced to do household chores like girls.

117891.

Most of our ………………. are fulfilled by nature. (a) needs (b) clothes (c) housing

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Correct option is (a) needs

117892.

Name the following:Savitribai’s colleague who assisted her.

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Fatima Sheikh.

117893.

We are ………………. on nature in many ways. (a) independent (b) dependent (c) inter dependent

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Correct option is (b) dependent

117894.

“No one can harm you except yourself”.a. Identify the speaker.b. Who is the speaker addressing?c. What does the speaker mean by the words above?

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a. Gandhiji.

b. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.

c. The speaker advises every individual to be in control of himself /herself. Only when there is self-control can one control others and any situation.

117895.

“Must you inflict further injury on yourself?” (a) What is the injury referred to here? (b) Why does Gandhiji ask Mrs. Pandit not to hurt herself?

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(a) The injury that she would cause to her heart by being angry with her relatives. 

(b) Gandhiji knew that when one was angry with another, one caused hurt to one’s own self more than to anyone else.

Gandhiji did not want Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, who had already undergone the sorrow of losing her husband, to inflict her heart with more and more sorrow.

117896.

‘Poverty is one big obstacle in our society.’ Explain.

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1. Wrong customs and traditions cause the neglect18 of some sections of society. 

2. Since they have no access to education, they do not get opportunities of development. 

3. They have no means of livelihood. 

4. So, they have to face poverty

117897.

Work of all social workers was instrumental in bringing about …………………… change in our society. (а) positive (b) negative (c) peaceful

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Correct option is (а) positive

117898.

Name the following:The women who fought a great battle for women’s education.

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Savitribai Phule.

117899.

What was the voting age after Independence?

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After Independence, the voting age was 21 years.

117900.

……………… and lack of …………….. are two big obstacles in our society. (a) Poverty (b) Sati (c) Education

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Correct option is (a) Poverty & (c) Education