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Explanation of the statement:

1. ​Social divisions reflects the division of society on the basis of caste, religion , region , language etc and get expressed in politics in various forms.
2. Social division is the characteristic feature of any society and gets reflected in politics .
3. The outcomes of social division eventually depends  how the government responds to conflicting claims of the society.
4. It implies the ability of the government  to handle social differences by means power sharing among different groups.
5. We may give example of Sri Lanka, where the political leadership did not provide for power sharing arrangements among the Sinhalas and the Tamils, pursued the policy of majoritarianism leading to the rise of militant group LTTE and civil strife.
6. Belgium, India on the other hand have provided for power sharing arrangement among diverse community members.
7. We may give example of Community government in Belgium.
8. We may also give example  from India, of policy of reservation of seats in jobs and educational institutions for the SC's and ST's, so as to protect minorities from the possible domination of majorities, of . Linguistic reorganisation of the states to represent their interests, for example Telugu speaking state of Andhra Pradesh, then Maharashtra, Gujarat etc. India has also adopted federalism to give representation and autonomy to provinces
9. Thus, attempt by the government to bring about unity, integration in the name of homogeneity or majoritarinism will pave the way for disintegration as in case of Yugoslavia or violence in Sri Lanka.
10. Government has to accommodate diversity, has to resolve conflicting interests in which government may not be able top appease all the social groups while may pacify some.

• First of all, the outcome depends on how people perceive their identities. If people see their identities in singular and exclusive terms, it becomes very difficult to accommodate. 
• Second, it depends on how political leaders raise the demands of any community. It is easier to accommodate demands that are within the constitutional framework and are not at the cost of another community.
• Third, it depends on how the government reacts to demands of different groups. If the rulers are willing to share power and accommodate the reasonable demands of minority community, social divisions become less threatening for the country.

Overlapping social difference

If social differences overlap each other it may lead to social division and if one social difference is given preference then people would begin to think that they belong to different community. It always leads to social division and disintegration of the country. Example:- USA: The blacks are discriminated by the whites due to their poverty (racial discrimination).

Cross cutting social difference

 If social difference cross-cut each other we would find it difficult to find which group is against the other. These groups may have similar views on some issues and different on other issues.  It encourages diversity and accommodates unity. 
Example:- NETHERLAND: The main religion here is Christianity. They have division as Catholics and Protestants. Here class and religion cross-cut each other. Neither of them are rich or poor and do not have conflict between them.

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), which translates as Save the Narmada Movement kicked off around 1985, as a protest against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the River Narmada in Gujarat. The movement soon took the shape of a Non governmental Organization or NGO that brought together the tribal, the farmers, the environmental activists and the human rights activists against the Sardar Sarovar Dam that was being built on the River Narmada in Gujarat, a western State of India.

Initially, the focus of the movement was on saving the trees and the fauna that those opposing the dam felt would be submerged under the water, if the dam would be constructed.

The activities of NBA use peaceful methods to stage their protests and demonstrations. These include hunger strikes, garnering support of celebrities from the art and the film world and other such methods. The leading activists of the movement Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, together received the Right to Livelihood Award in 1991 for their contribution to the Narmada Bachao Andolan.

The Narmada Bachao Andolan today has support from NGOs world wide. There have been intensive media campaigns and peaceful protests by the protesters. This has also been pressure on the World Bank to withdraw its loan to the Government for the construction of these dams. Protests have been getting stronger with every attempt to ridicule them. Celebrities such as the popular Indian film actor Amir Khan has expressed his support to the protestors and in fact, has received much flak for it. In fact, the screening of his film Fanaa (2006) was banned in Gujarat as there were fears of those against his stand disrupting the screening of his movie.

The intensity of the movement has in fact thrown light on other similar issues as well.

Narmada Bachao Andolan is a non governmental organisation that mobilised tribal people, farmers, environmentalists and human rights activists against the Sardar Sarvodar Dam being built across the Narmada river in Gujarat. It originally focused on the environmental issues related to trees that would be submerged under the dam water. Recently it has re-focused the aim to enable poor citizens especially the outsees to get full rehabilitation facilities from the government.

A combination of social divisions and politics can be really dangerous. A democracy involves competition among various political parties. As their competition tends to divide society, if they start competing in terms of some existing social divisions, then it can convert those social divisions into political divisions, which can lead to conflict, violence and even disintegration of the country. An example of this is the disintegration of Yugoslavia into six independent countries.
However, the combination of social divisions and politics is not always negative. The political expression of social divisions allows marginalised and disadvantaged social groups to express their grievances and ask the government to rectify them. The system of reservation of seats in Indian legislatures for the socially disadvantaged has allowed such social groups to have an adequate representation in the decision making process.

The social diversity can take different forms in different societies. A. Social division takes place when some social difference overlapped with other differences.

Social diversity varies from society to society. In some societies we may find linguistic and cultural differences whereas in some societies religious and racial diversities prevail.For example, India is a land of diversities in all aspects.In Belgium,people living in different regions speak different languages but in Srilanka both linguistic and religious differences exist.Hence, social diversities are not similar but takes different forms in different societies.

(i) Parties form and run governments. 

(ii) Parties play a decisive role in making policies for the country. 

(iii) They recruit leaders and train them.

(iv) Parties that lose the election form the opposition. 

(v) Parties shape public opinion. 

(vi) Parties provide the common man access to government machinery and welfare schemes.

(vii) Any other relevant point

Pricing strategies adopted by the firm under service marketing mix: 

1. Value Pricing (EDLP – Every Day Low Pricing): here, the marketer promises consumers the lowest available price. 

2. Promotional Pricing: The concept of psychological discounting (Rs.99, Rs.49, etc.) is used to attract customers. 

3. Differentiated pricing i.e. difference in rate based on peak and non-peak hours or days of shopping is also a pricing technique. 

4. Bundling: it refers to selling combo-packs and offering discount to customers. The combo-packs add value to customer and lead to increased sales.

Correct option is C) irrespective of

The correct answer is I and II.

• Volume 2 of the economic survey, reviews recent developments in the major sectors of the economy and is supported by relevant statistical tables and data. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• The Economic Survey is presented by Chief Economic Advisor and tabled in both the houses by Finance Minister every year before presenting the Budget.
• The current Chief Economic Advisor is Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian.
• He was the chief architect of the economic survey 2021.
• Under Volume 1 of the Economic Survey 2021 attempts to capture ideas that encapsulate “economic freedom and wealth creation,” provides evidence-based economic analyses of recent economic development to enable informed policymaking. Hence statement 2 is correct.

• The first Economic Survey of India under Shanmukham Chetty was presented on the floor in 1950-51 as part of our Union Budget.
• After 1964 it was segregated from the Budget and presented each year during the Budget Session before the presentation of the budget.
• The document is non-binding.
• It is constructed and presented each year due to its glorious significance.
• Its purpose is to review the past financial processes in the previous year.

• Social entrepreneurship 
• Agricultural entrepreneurship 
• Women entrepreneurship 
• Small-scale entrepreneurship

The Planning.

• Extreme decisions taken by the group than when individuals do it alone
• Initial position gets strengthened due to discussions and interaction

• Bodily - Kinaesthetic Intelligence – Identification  
• explanation 
• Interpersonal Intelligence - Identification 
• explanation 

• Behaviour therapies: Changing faulty behaviours and cognitions to adaptive ones 
• Humanistic therapies: Achieving personal growth, i.e. increasing understanding of oneself and one’s aspirations, emotions and motives

1. Answer-Messages will be taken and left at the reception desk. It is your responsibility to check for them on your break. 

2. Emergency calls are accepted; however, please tell your friends and family not to call unless it is an emergency. 

3. Please keep your calls to a minimum so that you do not hold up the salon or cause inconvenience to customers who may find the phone line engaged if someone is taking a personal call. 

4. Mobile phones should be used for any other personal calls on your lunch break. Please keep it switched off the rest of the time and keep it in the Staff Room.

Client consultations are a crucial part of being in the professional beauty industry. They protect both the client and you and ensure that you do not perform any treatments on a client that may be detrimental to their well-being. Consultation forms are part of a criterion for standard legal operating procedure in the Beauty Industry and are drilled into beauty professional’s routine from day one. A consultation card is used to find out if there are any contra-indications which may prevent the beauty therapist from carrying out a treatment. All salon professionals carrying out treatments must keep their client’s consultation cards and ensure that they are stored in a cabinet which can be locked in order to comply with the data protection act.

Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. By organising your time as a salon owner effectively and efficiently, you are prioritizing your business and creating more time to focus on its development and growth.

Beauty Therapist should be POLITE towards clients.

Correct answer is

a) Avoid speaking loudly

Explain diathesis stress model. 

Diathesis Stress Model 

• presence of some biological aberration 
• Presence of pathological stressor 
• their predisposition may actually evolve into a disorder.

This model can be applied to explain Radhika’s GAD. According to the model, Radhika has genetic predisposition to develop anxiety disorders which she may have inherited. Due to external stressors, generalized anxiety disorder may get triggered.

The answer is: False

The answer is: False

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation

Reasons: 

• Security 
• Status 
• Self -esteem 
• Satisfaction of one’s psychological and social needs 
• Goal achievement 
• Provide knowledge and information

OR

Primary group:

• pre-existing formations 
• face-to-face interaction and members have close physical proximity 
• central to individual’s functioning 
• boundaries are less permeable.

Secondary groups:

• individuals join by choice, 
• impersonal, indirect, 
• and less frequent relationships among members; 
• easy to leave and join.

Defining symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) 

• age-inappropriate amounts of stubbornness, irritable, defiant, disobedient, hostile 
• oppositional, or defiant and often justify their behavior, problems interacting with others. 

Defining symptoms of Conduct Disorder 

• age-inappropriate actions and attitudes that violate family expectations, societal norms, and the personal or property rights of others. 
• aggressive actions that cause or threaten harm to people or animals, non-aggressive conduct that causes property damage, major deceitfulness or theft, and serious rule violations. State types of aggression- verbal aggression physical aggression, hostile aggression and proactive aggression

OR

Dissociative Disorders: 

• severance (divisions, separation) of the connections between ideas and emotions, feelings of unreality, estrangement, depersonalization, temporary alterations of consciousness and sometimes a loss or shift of identity.

Types of Dissociative Disorders 

Dissociative Amnesia

• unable to tell important, personal information often related to a stressful and traumatic report; extent of forgetting beyond normal, associated with overwhelming stress 
• Dissociative fugue- traveling away from a stressful environment, assumption of a new identity, and the inability to recall the previous identity, when fugue ends no recall of fugue state

Dissociative Identity Disorder

• person assumes alternate personalities that are contrasting from each other, may or may not be aware of each other. 
• associated with traumatic experiences ( physical abuse) in childhood.

Depersonalization

• a dreamlike state in which the person has a sense of being separated both from self and from reality 
• a change of self-perception,

 The following hydrides is most acidic(a) H₂Te 

 (d) H₂O is liquid but H₂ S is a gas. This can be attributed to the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding in case of H₂O.

[Hint : Due to their stable electronic configuration (ns²np³⁾.]

[Hint : Due to presence of odd electron on N.]