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1.

Compare your life with the life of a student of your age diving in greelandHow comfortable do you find yourlifestile​

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STUDENT is a best because there is no more work PLAY with FRIENDS and play PUBG also

2.

Contribution of surdas in the society​

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➡Surdas is one of the people who had great influence on the CULTURAL heritage of India. He was deeply affected by the BHAKTI movement, which was widely PREVALENT in India. He spread the VAISHNAVISM Shuddhadvaita School. This uses the divine image from EARLIER saints, Radha-Krishna Lila.....

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3.

True/False1. History deals with changes that occur over time.2. The British were very particular about preserving documents.​

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1. true....

2. true...

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4.

Contribution of kabir in the society​

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ANSWER:

the only ONE that is not

5.

DATEPAGETake alonge ice cube and putit in aglass of water Does it float or sinkwater oberre how much of it isbelow the water saudfoce? It is thesame with an iceberg-​

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It will FLOAT 'cause it's LESS DENSER than water.

Yes, it's same with an ICE BERG.

6.

Contribution of chaitanya in the society​

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ANSWER:

answer of UR QUESTION in U BOOK

7.

Contribution of tulsidas in the society​

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➡Tulsidas wrote SEVERAL popular works in SANSKRIT and Awadhi; he is best known as the AUTHOR of the EPIC Ramcharitmanas, a RETELLING of the Sanskrit Ramayana based on Rama's life in the vernacular Awadhi. ... Tulsidas started the Ramlila plays, a folk-theatre adaption of the Ramayana......

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8.

II. State whether the statements are true or false.1. The Constitution of India cannot be amended.2. The custom of dowry is not prevalent in Indian society.3. Maharashtra has a law prohibiting people from making and consuming alcoholicdrinks.3. A Secular State does not make any discrimination on the grounds of religion.5. In a Republic, the Head of the State is a Monarch.6. Judiciary is independent of government control in India.7. All old titles such as Rai Bahadur have been abolished.8. Citizens of India have no right to seek information on matters relating to governmentrecords or documents.​

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  1. true
  2. true
  3. true
  4. true
  5. false
  6. true
  7. true
  8. false

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9.

The National Archives of India came up in thea) 1920sb)1930sc)1940s.d)1950s​

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1950's

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10.

Contribution of Guru Nanak in the society​

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Nanak is considered the FOUNDER of Sikhism. ... The Guru Granth Sahib is worshipped as the SUPREME AUTHORITY of Sikhism and is considered the final and PERPETUAL guru of Sikhism. As the first guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak contributed a TOTAL of 974 hymns to the book.

11.

"Maharashtra has a low prohibiting people from making and consuming alcohols drinks" true or false​

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Answer:

it is true PEOPLE of Maharashtra not CONSUME alcohols

12.

"The custom of dowry is not prevalent in India society " true or false​

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ANSWER:

False.

Explanation:

It is still practised in some SMALL parts of INDIA.

13.

............is celebrated as Republic Day every year​

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14.

Contribution of mirabai in the society​

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➡Mirabai was a Rajput princess who became GREATLY involved in her religious DEVOTION for the Krishna CULT. Considered as a pronounced saintess of India, her outflow of this Krishna love TOUCHED the hearts of MILLIONS of people.......

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15.

Write true or false "the constitution of India cannot be amended"​

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YES it can be AMENDED but we cannot CHANGE its PRINCIPLES

16.

Who say inquilab zindabad​

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This slogan was coined by the Urdu POET, Indian freedom fighter and a Leader of Indian NATIONAL Congress Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921. It was popularized by Bhagat SINGH (1907–1931) during the late 1920s through his speeches

17.

Where was the office of survey of India was setup​

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the OFFICE of SURVEY of INDIA was ssetup in MUMBAI

18.

4. Name a religious book of historical importance.​

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GITA, upnishads in Hindu religion

quran, in muslim

in CHRISTIANITY Bible. The Bible is one the most famous and one of the most beautifully written books of all times. Its message has provoked many BELIEVERS and SCHOLARS alike.

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19.

5. What is an important feature of the prehistoric period?​

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In PALAEOLITHIC age or old stone age. Humans were unaware of methods of COOKING, agriculture. the main occupation of those times was food gathering and hunting. EVERYTHING man used was made up of stone in this time LIKE his shelter, hunting tools.

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20.

What's the full form of NASA And ISRO​

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NASA STANDS for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ISRO stands for the Indian Space RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

21.

5. Which of the following cannot be regarded as religious literature?(a) Arthashastra(b) The Angas(c) The Pitakas(d) The Mahabharatas​

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a=(a) ARTHASHASTRA is answer

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22.

1 pointWhat was the modern name of Chander nagora​

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Explanation:

HISAR is the answer for ur question

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23.

4. The early humans wereof food.(a) Buyers(b) Traders(C) Producers(d)Gather ​

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ANSWER:

GATHER is the CORRECT answer

24.

Compare between the administration of Alauddin khalji and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq​

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Administration of Alauddin Khalji:

He increases his large standing army to protect from invasion (defensive measure) because Delhi was attacked twice, in 1299/1300 AD and 1302-03 AD.

He increases his large standing army to protect from invasion (defensive measure) because Delhi was attacked twice, in 1299/1300 AD and 1302-03 AD.He constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers.

He increases his large standing army to protect from invasion (defensive measure) because Delhi was attacked twice, in 1299/1300 AD and 1302-03 AD.He constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers.Soldiers were fed from the tax collected from the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna. Tax was fixed at 50 per cent of the produce.

He increases his large standing army to protect from invasion (defensive measure) because Delhi was attacked twice, in 1299/1300 AD and 1302-03 AD.He constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers.Soldiers were fed from the tax collected from the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna. Tax was fixed at 50 per cent of the produce.He paid his soldiers salaries in cash rather than kind. The soldiers were to buy their supplies from the local market. To stop the fear of price rise, he controlled the prices of goods. Prices were carefully monitor by OFFICERS, and if merchants did not sell at the prescribed rates were punished.

He increases his large standing army to protect from invasion (defensive measure) because Delhi was attacked twice, in 1299/1300 AD and 1302-03 AD.He constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers.Soldiers were fed from the tax collected from the lands between the Ganga and Yamuna. Tax was fixed at 50 per cent of the produce.He paid his soldiers salaries in cash rather than kind. The soldiers were to buy their supplies from the local market. To stop the fear of price rise, he controlled the prices of goods. Prices were carefully monitor by officers, and if merchants did not sell at the prescribed rates were punished.His administrative measures like Military Reforms, Revenue Reforms and Economic Reforms (Market Regulations) were quite successful. He successfully withstood the threat of Mongol invasions.

Administration of Muhammad :

He INCREASED his large standing army to attack on Transoxiana.

He increased his large standing army to attack on Transoxiana.He evacuates four oldest cities of Delhi (Dehli-i Kuhna) and made soldiers garrison. The residents of the old city were relocated to the new capital of Daulatabad in the south.

He increased his large standing army to attack on Transoxiana.He evacuates four oldest cities of Delhi (Dehli-i Kuhna) and made soldiers garrison. The residents of the old city were relocated to the new capital of Daulatabad in the south.The tax collected from the area between Ganga and Yamuna was used to feed the army. But to meet the need of the large number of soldiers the Sultan levied additional taxes, including those areas which were suffering from FAMINE.

He increased his large standing army to attack on Transoxiana.He evacuates four oldest cities of Delhi (Dehli-i Kuhna) and made soldiers garrison. The residents of the old city were relocated to the new capital of Daulatabad in the south.The tax collected from the area between Ganga and Yamuna was used to feed the army. But to meet the need of the large number of soldiers the Sultan levied additional taxes, including those areas which were suffering from famine.He paid salary in cash to the soldiers but never controlled the prices. He introduced the token system without royal verification somewhat like present-day paper CURRENCY, but made out of cheap metals, not gold and silver.

He increased his large standing army to attack on Transoxiana.He evacuates four oldest cities of Delhi (Dehli-i Kuhna) and made soldiers garrison. The residents of the old city were relocated to the new capital of Daulatabad in the south.The tax collected from the area between Ganga and Yamuna was used to feed the army. But to meet the need of the large number of soldiers the Sultan levied additional taxes, including those areas which were suffering from famine.He paid salary in cash to the soldiers but never controlled the prices. He introduced the token system without royal verification somewhat like present-day paper currency, but made out of cheap metals, not gold and silver.His administrative measures like shifting of capital; plans to invade Transoxiana and disbanded his large army; raising of taxes and famine in the Ganga-Yamuna belt LED to widespread rebellion; and token system were failure measures.

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25.

Who is the strongest mugal emperor​

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ANSWER:

AKBAR.

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26.

Name different European Tradaing companies in india​

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The ADVENT of European Companies in India

COMPANY Year

Potugese East Indian company (Formed by Vasco-da-Gama) 1498

Dutch East India Company 1602

English East India Company 1608

French East India Company (Formed by Colbert) 1664

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27.

Compare between the administration of Alauddin khalji and Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq?​

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The Administration of Delhi SULTANATE was largely influenced by their religion. The Sultans were the head of the state that enjoyed unlimited power in legislative, executive and judicial. Here, we are GIVING the brief STORY of the comparison between TWO personalities of Delhi Sultanate- Muhammad bin Tughlaq will forever be remembered for the wild SWINGS in policy, whereas Alauddin Khilji’s administrative measures made him most powerful ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

28.

What is universal Adult franchise?​

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It gives the right to vote to all adult CITIZENS, INCOME, gender, social STATUS, race or any other restrictions or subject only to relative minor expectation.

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29.

How Kerala and Ladakh differences enriches diversity in India​

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Ladakh and Kerala reflect the DIVERSITY of India by two extremely opposite cultures and habitats.

Ladakh as a cold desert has very less rainfall and is SITUATED between the mountains in the east of Jammu and Kashmir. Because of lack of rainfall, people primarily depend on the melting snow as their source of water. Wheat, apricots and barley are the primary crops here.

Kerala, on the other hand, is a coastal state with ABUNDANT rainfall and is located between the WESTERN Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The state has PLUSH vegetation with the main produce being coconut, rice and spices like cardamom, pepper and clove.

30.

(What is the latitudinal extentof India)NOSTRILOVATORSOUTH POLE8 ਡਿਗਰੀ 4 ਟ ਤੋਂ 37 ਡਿਗਰੀ 6 ਮਿੰਟ ਉੱਤਰੀ0 ਅਕਸ਼ਾਂਸ਼ (8 degree 4 minutes to 37degree 6 minutes north latitude)8 ਡਿਗਰੀ 4 ਮਿੰਟ ਤੋਂ 45 ਡਿਗਰੀ 6 ਮਿੰਟ ਉੱਤਰੀਅਕਸ਼ਾਂਸ਼ (8 degree 4 minutes to 45degree 6 minutes north latitude)8 ਡਿਗਰੀ 4 ਮਿੰਟ ਤੋਂ 48 ਡਿਗਰੀ 6 ਮਿੰਟ ਉੱਤਰੀਅਕਸ਼ਾਂਸ਼ (8 degree 4 minutes to 48degree 6 minutes north latitude)8 ਡਿਗਰੀ 4 ਟ ਤੋਂ 37 ਡਿਗਰੀ 6 ਮਿੰਟ ਦੱਖਣੀਅਕਸ਼ਾਂ (8 degree 4 minutes to 37degree 6 minutes south latitude)​

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31.

What will happen if our earth starts spinning backward​

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the reversed spin would make the EARTH much GREENER. Long answer – this NEW rotation would change winds and ocean currents, and that would shift the planet's climate entirely. Oceans work as global climate control, distributing the SUN's HEAT all over the Earth.

32.

MAKE A PROJECT FILE ON HEALTH SYSTEM OF INDIA INCLUDING FOLLOWING POINTS:1.COMPARISON BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM2.HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA3.PROBLEMS IN OUR HEALTH SYSTEM4.POLICIES TO IMPROVEHEALTH SYSTEM​

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The public healthcare system in India evolved due to a number of influences from the past 70 years, including British influence from the colonial period.[1] The need for an EFFICIENT and effective public health system in India is large. Public health system across nations is a conglomeration of all organized activities that PREVENT disease, prolong life and promote health and efficiency of its people. Indian healthcare system has been historically dominated by provisioning of medical care and neglected public health.[2] 11.9% of all maternal deaths and 18% of all infant mortality in the world occurs in India, RANKING it the highest in the world.[3][4] 36.6 out of 1000 children are dead by the time they reach the age of 5.[5] 62% of children are immunized.[6] Communicable disease is the cause of death for 53% of all deaths in India.[7]

Public health initiatives that affect people in all states, such as the National Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat, National Mental Health Program, are instilled by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.[1] There are multiple systems set up in rural and urban areas of India including Primary Health Centres, COMMUNITY Health Centres, Sub Centres, and Government Hospitals. These programmes must follow the standards set by Indian Public Health Standards documents that are revised when nee

33.

## F in the blanksof resource means the importance given to it by governmenresources are obtained from living things,are biotic resources,# Solar energy is aresource,& Non-renewable resources are also calledresources,Many countries are not able to tap energy produced by theresources are found only in the selected area.resources are built over a very long geological time.​

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34.

Based Question:Parents havemany responsibilities towards their children. List fiveresponsibilities that children have towards their family. Are your responsibilitiesdependent on scoldings and frequent reminders? Explain with two examples.​

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Explanation:

1. they should always respect their ELDERS .

2. they should always listen to their PARENTS and elders.

3. help each other in house .

4. they should not fight in the house .

5. they should live happlily with each other.

35.

Evaluate (b) -|8|-|-7|​

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ANSWER:

-1

Explanation:

-8 - (-7)

= -8 + 7

= -1

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36.

Some pictures of walnut trees

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37.

Hiplease help me?what is a election

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ANSWER:

ELECTION...................

38.

type of government in India democratic government monarchy government and van it third government name please answer my question l make braintist you ok class 6​

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INDIA FOLLOWS PARLIAMENTARY system of government. The feature of Parliamentary democracy is borrowed from Britain. Parliamentary DEMOCRACIES may be a monarchy or a republic. While Britain has a monarch as head of the state, India has an elected head of the state.

39.

Patna is an example of __________________​

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STATE CAPITAL

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40.

Holes to dug to take out ore is................ ​

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ANSWER:

hollow out, mine, BORE, cut, PIERCE, QUERY, excavate

41.

Causes of increasing scarcity of resources. And what steps would you take to conserve energy use in your school and at home...I will mark you as brainlist

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Save energy, save the environmentAlthough it may not be obvious, there’s a direct connection between your energy use and the environment. When you consume less power, you reduce the amount of toxic fumes released by power plants, conserve the earth’s natural resources and protect ecosystems from destruction. By taking steps to reduce your energy intake, you’ll contribute to a healthier and HAPPIER world.Protect the air and PREVENT climate changePerhaps the most notable way that reducing energy helps the environment is by decreasing power plant emissions. To generate ELECTRICITY, most power plants burn coal, crude oil or other fossil fuels. Although this method of creating energy is relatively inexpensive, our planet pays the price – carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are just a few of the byproducts that come from traditional methods of power generation.Carbon dioxide, which accounts for the majority of all airborne pollution, is a greenhouse gas. When carbon dioxide is released into the air, it absorbs the sun’s warmth and keeps heat in our atmosphere. This “greenhouse effect” is a natural phenomenon, and it’s necessary for survival on earth. However, as power plants burn more FUEL to create more energy, the extra carbon waste traps too much heat. This can have a detrimental impact on our land and our lives. Effects of greenhouse gas emissions include:

Rising temperatures, heat waves and droughtHigher sea levelsAbnormal weather patternsIncreased INTENSITY of natural disastersSmog and acid rain

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42.

State any two ways in which you can protect wildlife and natural vegetation​

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1. Adopt. From WILD ANIMALS to wild places, there’s an option for everyone. Get together with classmates to adopt an animal from a wildlife conservation organization such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Symbolic adoptions help fund organizations.

2. Volunteer. If you don’t have money to give, donate your time. Many organizations and zoos have volunteer PROGRAMS. You can help clean beaches, rescue wild animals or teach visitors.

43.

Elected members of wards in cities is known as.1 pointWard PanchWard CouncilorSarpanchAll of these​

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COUNCILLORS

Members are elected to the wards committee on the basis of adult franchise for a TERM of five years. These members are KNOWN as councillors or CORPORATORS. The number of wards in a municipal area is determined by the POPULATION of the city.

44.

what is industrial revolution and mention the consequences of the industrial revolution in the economic field. ​

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Textiles were the dominant INDUSTRY of the Industrial Revolution in terms of EMPLOYMENT, value of OUTPUT and capital invested; the textile industry was also the first to use modern production methods. [1] The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and most of the important technological innovations were British.

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45.

Factors contributingto india's diversity-in india​

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India is a vast country with VARIOUS types of DIVERSITIES. The ENTIRE SOCIETY is divided by caste, religion, language, race etc.

...

So many factors are contributing for the unification of India.

Geographical Unity: ...

Religious Unity: ...

Cultural Unity: ...

Linguistic Unity: ...

Political unity: ...

Racial Unity: ...

Emotional Unity:

46.

Who gives correct answer ,they will get 30 thanks.who spams then there answer will be reported ​

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IMPACTS on plants :-

  • being CHEMICAL ,plants
  • unhealthy to eat
  • less growth.

impacts on ANIMAL:-

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47.

Kalburgi was capital city of ________ sulthan​

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Kalaburagi was the capital of the Bahmani EMPIRE.

Kalaburagi was EARLIER CALLED as GULBARGA and was named as Kalaburagi in the year 2014.

Kalaburagi enjoyed great IMPORTANCE during the years of being the capital of the Bahmani Empire.

It was the capital of Bahmani empire from 1347 to 1424 AD.

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48.

Think about the situation we human being are facing nowadays ecosystem .give me fast​

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Changes in ecosystem services influence all components of human well-being, including the basic material needs for a good life, health, good social relations, security, and freedom of choice and action   Humans are fully dependent on Earth’s ecosystems and the services that they provide, such as food, clean water, disease REGULATION, climate regulation, spiritual fulfillment, and aesthetic enjoyment. The relationship between ecosystem services and human well-being is mediated by access to manufactured, human, and social capital. Human well-being depends on ecosystem services but also on the supply and QUALITY of social capital, technology, and institutions. These factors mediate the relationship between ecosystem services and human well-being in ways that remain contested and incompletely understood. The relationship between human well-being and ecosystem services is not linear. When an ecosystem service is abundant relative to the demand, a MARGINAL increase in ecosystem services generally contributes only slightly to human well-being (or may even diminish it). But when the service is relatively scarce, a small decrease can substantially reduce human well-being                                                                                Global environmental change is occurring so rapidly that it is affecting the health and threatening the future of many of Earth’s inhabitants, including human beings. Global warming; contamination of the air, water, and soil; and rampant deforestation have led to a collapse in biodiversity that threatens the integrity of the biophysical systems upon which all organisms depend.

A basic cause of environmental degradation is human overpopulation and the nonsustainable consumption of natural resources by the human community. Everything that we have accomplished in the fields of medicine and public health could be undermined if we do not pay attention to these rapid environmental changes. As healers, human beings, and members of the biological community, we NEED to broaden our perspective on health and disease. Unless we devote our attention to stabilizing and repairing the ecosystem, our professional and personal accomplishments as health professionals may be swept away.

Health care providers—particularly physicians—can play a ROLE by adopting an ecosystem health perspective as we ply our trade. By helping people avoid unwanted pregnancies, by using resources parsimoniously, and by staying engaged in the natural world, we can help to prevent the collapse of the biological systems upon which we all depend.

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49.

8)మీ ప్రాంతంలోని నదులలో వాగులలో సంవత్సరమంతటా నీరు ఉంటుందా? వాటిలో గతంలో ఎక్కువనీరు ఉండేదా? మీ పెద్దలను అడిగి తెలుసుకోండి.​

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So, a GROUP DISCUSSION refers to a communicative SITUATION that allows its participants to share their views and opinions with other participants. It is a systematic exchange of information, views and opinions about a topic, problem, issue or situation among the members of a group who share some COMMON OBJECTIVES

50.

Role in safeguarding minorities andmarginalised communitiesHow does judiciary to play important​

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Answer:Minorities are all national cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities whose minority status has been recognised by national legislation or by internationally binding declarations as well as minorities that define and organise themselves as such[1].

Minority rights are BASED on the recognition that minorities are in a vulnerable situation in comparison to other groups in society, namely the majority population, and aim to protect members of a minority group from discrimination, assimilation, prosecution, hostility or violence, as a CONSEQUENCE of their status[2]. It should be highlighted that minority rights do not constitute privileges, but act to ensure equal respect for members of different communities. These rights serve to accommodate vulnerable groups and to bring all members of society to a minimum level of equality in the exercise of their human and fundamental rights.

European history has shown that the protection of national minorities is essential to stability, democratic security and peace in this continent. Pluralist and genuinely democratic society should not only respect the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious identity of each person belonging to a national minority, but also create appropriate conditions enabling them to express, preserve and develop this identity. Creation of a climate of tolerance and dialogue is necessary to enable cultural diversity to be a source and a factor, not of division, but of enrichment for each society[3].

Minorities require special measures to ensure that they benefit from the same rights as the rest of the population. Hence, minority rights serve to bring all members of society to a balanced enjoyment of their human rights. In other words, their aim is to ensure that persons belonging to a national minority enjoy effective equality with those persons belonging to the majority. In this context, the promotion of equal opportunities at all levels for people belonging to a national minority is particularly important, since it empowers communities and promotes the exercise of individual freedoms.

Central to the rights of minorities are the promotion and protection of their identity. Promoting and protecting their identity prevents forced assimilation and the loss of cultures, religions and languages—the basis of the richness of the world and therefore part of its heritage. Non-assimilation requires diversity and plural identities to be not only tolerated but protected and respected.  Minority rights are about ensuring respect for distinctive identities while ensuring that any differential treatment towards groups or persons belonging to such groups does not mask discriminatory practices and policies.  Therefore, positive action is required to respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity, and acknowledge that minorities enrich society through this diversity[4].

The participation of persons belonging to minorities in public affairs and in all ASPECTS of the political, economic, social and cultural life of the country where they live is in fact essential to preserving their identity and combating social exclusion. Mechanisms are required to ensure that the diversity of society with regard to minority groups is reflected in public institutions, such as national parliaments, the civil service sector, including the police and the judiciary, and that persons belonging to minorities are adequately represented, consulted and have a voice in decisions which affect them or the territories and regions in which they live. Participation must be meaningful and not merely symbolic, and recognize, for instance, that minorities are commonly underrepresented and that their concerns may not be adequately addressed. The participation of WOMEN belonging to minorities is of particular concern.

The protection of minority rights is an exercise of tolerance and intercultural dialogue. By encouraging mutual respect and understanding, the different groups that comprise a society should be able to engage and cooperate with one another, while preserving their own identity[5]. The basic elements required for the realisation of this goal are to promote knowledge of minorities’ culture, history, language and religion in an intercultural perspective. In other words, the protection of minority rights can promote an inclusive, peaceful and cohesive society, with respect for diversity.

Inter-ethnic tensions, divisions and exclusion that remain unaddressed can easily become a source of instability and conflict. Dealing efficiently with minority-majority relations in the aftermath of ethnic conflict is central to achieving a durable peace. In this regard, the protection of national minorities is not only fundamental to enhance social cohesion in diverse societies, but also essential to achieve democratic security, sustainable development and peace in a context of instability.

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