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What was the stituation of french society during eighteenth century |
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Answer» During the late 18th century, the French society was divided into three estates. These were called first estate, second estate and third estate.First Estate:- Clergy belonged to the first estate of that time French society. Clergy were the group of persons who were involved in the special functions in the church like fathers and other members of the church.Second Estate:- Nobility belonged to the second estate of the late 18th century French society. Nobility was hereditary and hence a person could get nobility by birth. However, the new members were also awarded nobility by monarchy after paying heavy taxes or by giving excellent services to the monarchy. That means nobility could be purchased also.Third Estate:- The third estate of then french society was further divided into three categories. Big businessmen, merchants, court officials, lawyers etc belonged to the first category of third estate. Peasants, artisans belonged to the second category. Small peasants, landless labourers and servants belonged to the third category of third estate. These were considered as the lowest class in the society. Members of the third estate had to pay all types taxes.\xa0 What |
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Can we say the rule of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe as a democratic govt.? Explain if not why |
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Write down the summary of the french revolution |
| Answer» \tTowards the closing years of 18th century Europe was shaken by the French revolution-considered by many historians as the most important landmark in human history.\t\xa0Louis XV, who ascended the throne at the tender age of five, neither had the capacity nor the ability to govern the country effectively.\tCorruption in every government department further deteriorated the living condition of the people.\tFrance was threatened by an appalling bankruptcy.\tThe unemployment in Paris caused by industrial depression worsened the situation further.\tPeasants and urban craftsmen and workers were drawn together in common hostility towards the government, landlords, merchants and speculators and these classes entered the revolution in the context of increasing poverty and hardship rather the prosperity.\tThough France was the most advanced of all the continental countries in the second half of the eighteenth century, yet socially it had some glaring defects.\tThe First Estate or Clergy constituted less than two percent of the French population.\tThe Second Estate or the Nobles was divided into three sections – country nobles, official nobles and the nobles of the court (courtiers).\tThe Third Estate were financiers, merchants, office holders and professionals who had vested interest and some privileges but many of them suffered from the numerous restrictions on them.\tThe French system of taxation was both unjust and unfair despite the fact that peasants in the neighbouring countries suffered much more than them.\tThe privileged classes did not pay most of the taxes and the burden was naturally shifted on the shoulders of the peasants.\tThe members of the third estate had to pay both the direct taxes (Taille) and a number of indirect taxes.\tFrance produced great philosophers during the eighteenth century like John Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Diderot.\tThe king was forced to accept that his powers would be thereon checked by the constitution.\tOn the night of 4th August, 1789 France passed the law for abolishing the feudal system.\tThe National convention, which met in September 1792, began to draft a new constitution. It abolished monarchy and declared France as a Republic.\tDuring its ten year course the French Revolution brought about far reaching changes.\tThe Jacobin club was formed and its members were small shopkeepers, artisans such as shoemakers, pastry cooks, watchmakers, printers, servants and daily-wage workers and led by Maximilian Robespierre.\tOn August 10, the Jacobins attacked the Palace of Tuileries. The king’s guards were killed and for several hours the King himself was held as a hostage.\tThe newly elected assembly, which came to be called as the Convention, abolished hereditary Monarchy on 21 September, 1792.\tRobespierre’s Government followed a policy of severe control and punishment.\tJuly 1794 Robespierre was convicted by a court and arrested and sent to the guillotine the very next day.\tWhen the Jacobin government fell the power passed on to the wealthier middle classes.\tThe political instability of the Directory paved the way for military dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte.\tIn 1794 t the Convention passed a law to free all slaves in French overseas possessions which was reintroduced when Napoleon Bonaparte became the emperor of France in 1804.\tThe Revolutionary government brought forth many changes in the lives of men, women and children in France.\xa0 | |
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About lok shaba and who organize it |
| Answer» The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of India\'s bicameral Parliament, with the upper house being the Rajya Sabha.Honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind; Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu; Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi; Lok Sabha Speaker Smt. oganizes Lok Sabha. | |
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Paragraph on constitutional designs |
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Answer» The constitutional design lays down the procedures for the formation of a government. It defines the distribution of power among various organs of the government. The constitution also puts a few restrictions on the power of a constitutional design body. Any thing more on constitutional designs |
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What is the difference between political science and polity subject? |
| Answer» Polity in its broadest sense refers to a political group that can be a state, country or any organised unit. whereas Political science is the study of the State and government from theoretical point of view. | |
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Describes India\'s size and location |
| Answer» The answer is very lengthy , it\'s difficult to write it here,sorry,bhaiya | |
| 5908. |
Describe main features of the constitution of 1791 by national assembly? |
| Answer» 1.Limit the powers of monarch , 2.powers to make laws to national assembly , 3.powers to be separated to different institutuions | |
| 5909. |
How did the philosophers influence the thinking of people of France? |
| Answer» Philosophers told the citizen of france that all people should live in peace and have their own religion and live with freedom.This influence the thinking of people of France. | |
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How did the sapreed of electricity help formers in palampur |
| Answer» The spread of electricity has helped the farmers of Palampur village in the following ways:→ Most of the houses have electric connections.→ Electricity is used to run tubewells in the fields.→ Electricity is used in various types of small business. | |
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Important details about himalayas |
| Answer» The Himalayas are geologically young fold mountains covering the northern border of India. The Himalayan range is the highest and the most rugged mountain range in the world.The Himalayas are formed from three parallel ranges of mountains:\tThe Himadri,\tThe Himachal and\tThe Shiwaliks.The Himadri also called the Great or Inner Himalayas, is the northern most range of the Himalayas. This range is in a single, unbroken line and has the highest peaks like Mount Everest and Mount Godwin Austin.Several glaciers, such as the Gangotri and the Siachen, originate from this range.\xa0The Zoji La pass is situated in the Great Himalayan range and serves as the only link between Ladakh and Kashmir. | |
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Into how many political division in india divided for administrative purpose |
| Answer» a. India being a huge country has been divided into political divisions and sub divisions to ensure better administration and governance.b. It comprises of 29 states and 7 union territories , with each state having its own state governments.c. Union Territories on the other hand are under the control of Central government, with an exception to Delhi and Pondicherry which have been accorded partial statehood.d. States are further sub divided into divisions , which are divided into districts.e. Districts in states and UT are further sub divided into Tehsils, Taluks and madals.f. At the rural level includes the community development block and villages.g. It is also important to note that states in India have been divided into 6 zones. | |
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The Russian revolution advocated society based on some socialistic values. What were they |
| Answer» there were various steps taken by the Bolsheviks party to transform russian into a socialist society.1 . nationalisation of private bank and heavy industries. this was in the manifes to of the Bolsheviks party since a long time.2. working hours of workers restricted to 8 hours a day and worker were entitled to fixed ration as decided by the state.3. Church property was seized and transformed into god was to store food grains and other essential.4. the communist completey destroyed old Russian literature and culture and replaced it with marxist literature to build a so called new socialist man | |
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Discribe three parallel ranges of the himalayas? |
| Answer» The three paralle ranges of himlayas are..1.HIMADRI2.HIMACHAL3.SHIWALIKS | |
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What was the role of women in Europe?? At the time of The French Revolution chapter 1 (History) |
| Answer» French revolution | |
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How was slabary oblished in france? |
| Answer» One of the most revolutionary social reforms of the\xa0Jacobin period was the abolition of slavery in the\xa0French colonies.The colonies in the Caribbean-Martinique,\xa0Guadeloupe and San Domingo- were important\xa0suppliers of commodities such as\xa0tobacco, indigo, sugar\xa0and coffee.\xa0But when the shortage of labour on the plantation\xa0was seen,\xa0it encouraged the triangular slave trading\xa0between Europe, Africa and the Americas in\xa0the seventeenth century, French merchants bought the\xa0slaves from local chieftains from ports like Nantes\xa0or Bordeaux or African coast. Then, they were sold\xa0to plantation owners.However, slavery was not criticised largely\xa0throughout the eighteenth century. The National\xa0Assembly held long debates about the rights of\xa0man but fearing opposition from businessmen it\xa0did not pass any laws to abolish the slave trade.\xa0In 1794, the Convention Legislated to tree all\xa0slaves in the\xa0French overseas possessions but it\xa0lasted for a short term. After ten years, slavery was\xa0reintroduced by Napoleon. It was finally abolished\xa0[n 1848 in French colonies. | |
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Explain the role of jacobins in french Revolution |
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Why do farm labourers like Dala and Ramkali poor? |
| Answer» Dala is a landless farm labourer who works on daily wages in Palampur. This means he must regularly look for work. The minimum wages for a farm labourer set by the government is Rs. 115 per day, but Dala gets only Rs. 80. There is heavy competition for work among the farm labourers in Palampur. So, People agree to work for lower wages. | |
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Trace the events which led to the fall of Bastille? |
| Answer» The Bastille was a fortress used as a prison by the King of France. It was stormed on 14 July 1789 by the people who wanted to reach the ammunition that was believed to have been stored there. The commander of the prison was killed and the seven prisoners inside were all released. The fortress was completely demolished by people. The Bastille represented the despotic power of the king and was the focus of much resentment. | |
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Define briefly about French revolution |
| Answer» French Revolution was a revolution which was started by French people to get their rights and to abolish monarchy rule. | |
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Write a few poverty measures adopted to credicate poverty |
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How did france becomes constitutional monarchy? |
| Answer» After revolution | |
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Differentiate between direct democracy and indirect democracy? ??? |
| Answer» gahajaha | |
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Describe trinangular slave trade |
| Answer» The best-known triangular trading\xa0system is the transatlantic slave trade, that operated from the late 16th to early 19th centuries, carrying slaves, cash crops, and manufactured goods between West Africa, Caribbean or American colonies and the European colonial powers, with the northern colonies of British North. | |
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The struggle to survive |
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name the club started during freanch revolution and who were its meamber |
| Answer» Jacobin club | |
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Why can\'t we consider the government of Pakistan under parvez musharraf a democracy |
| Answer» A. In Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the Chief Executive of the country.B. He changed the designation to President and 2002 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension.C. Pakistani media human rights organizations and democracy activities said that the referendum was based on malpractices and fraud.D. In August 2002 he issued legal framework order that amended the constitution of Pakistan.E. According to this order, the President can dismiss the national and provincial assemblies. | |
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Before the making of the final Constitution,twice the attempt was made to form Indian Constitution |
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What are the various form of government. Discribe them in brefilly |
| Answer» Democracy : In a democracy, a country’s people are involved in choosing its leader or head. The people are involved in the process of forming a government. They have the free will and right to vote for a party to come into power.Autocracy: An autocracy is a form of government where the supreme power or rule is in the hand of one individual or entity. People or external authorities have no say in the decisions of this individual or entity.Oligarchy or Aristocracy: An oligarchy is a form of government where power or authority is in the hands of a small class of privileged people or people who have similar or shared interests. | |
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What is a constitutional monarchy? |
| Answer» A constitutional monarchy is a form of monarchy in which a sovereign exercises authority in accordance with a written or unwritten constitution. | |
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Describe the three sections of society |
| Answer» The French Society was divided into 3 divisions that were Clergy, Nobility and 3rd estate.1. Clergy consisted of the high priests and they did not have to pay taxes.2. Nobility consisted of the king and the and the peole who were very rich and wealthy and even they dont have to pay taxes.3. The 3rd estate consisted of peasants, farmers, lawyers, some middle class minsters, etc and they all had to pay taxes. | |
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How to prevent man made disaster? |
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Give two dis advantages of green revolution |
| Answer» 1. Due to use of pesticides soil loses it fertility.2. Imbalance in water table due use of tube wells.3. Due to use of insecticides helpful microbes also get killed . | |
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Who was the ruler of france during the revolution |
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Answer» Yupp.. It was louis XVI (16)? The ruler of France during the french revolution is LOUIS XVI (16) Louis 16 Louis XI |
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Name the three \'Estates\' into which the french socity was divided before the revolution. |
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Answer» First was clergy,the church peopleSecond was, noble people Third estate included people like peasants, small businessman, etc. Clergy, nobility,andall the small businessman and peasant landless people First estate - clergy second estate - nobility Third estates 1,2,3 estates |
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Write the advantage and disadvantage of democracy |
| Answer» Advantages of DemocracyDemocracy is considered to be the best form of government these days. Most of the countries in the world have adopted it. The following arguments have been given in favour of Democracy:(i) Safeguards the interests of the people: Chief merit of democracy lies in that it safeguards the interests of the people. Real power lies in the hands of the people who exercise it by the representatives elected by them and who are responsible to them. It is said that social, economic and political interests of the individuals are served better under this system.(ii) Based on the principle of equality:Democracy is based on the principle of equality. All members of the State are equal in the eyes of law. All enjoy equal social, political and economic rights and state cannot discriminate among citizens on the basis of caste, religion, ***, or property. All have equal right to choose their government.(iii) Stability and responsibility in administration: Democracy is known for its stability, firmness and efficiency. These days tenure of the elected representatives is fixed. They form a stable government because it is based on public support. The administration is conducted with a sense of responsibility. In representative democracy, people\'s representatives discuss matters more thoroughly and take reasonable decision.(iv) Political education to the people: Another argument given in favour of democracy is that it serves as a training school for citizens. People get impetus to take part in the affairs of the state. At the time of elections political parties propose their policy and programme in support of their candidates. All means of propaganda-public meetings, posters, radio, television and speeches by important leaders of the parties- are used to win public favour. It creates political consciousness among the people.(v) Little chance of revolution: Since democracy is based on public will, there is no chance of public revolt. Representatives elected by the people conduct the affairs of the state with public support. If they don\'t work efficiently or don\'t come up to the expectations of their masters i.e., the public, they are thrown in the dustbin of history when elections are held again. Gilchrist opines that democracy or popular governments always function with consensus and therefore question of revolt or revolution does not arise.(vi) Stable government: Democracy is based on public will. It conducts state business with public support. It is, therefore, more stable than other forms of Government.(vii) Helps in making people good citizens: Success of democracy lies on its good citizens. Democracy creates proper environment for the development of personality and cultivating good habits. D. Tacquville is of opinion that "Democracy is the first school of good citizenship. Citizens learn their rights and duties from birth till death in it."(viii) Based on public opinion: Democratic administration is based on public will, public opinion lends it strength. It is not based on fear of authority. Gettel is of opinion that democracy stands on consensus, not on power; it admits the existence of state for individual, not individual for the state. It lends development and progress to individual and arouses his interest in social activities. Individuals readily take active part in such a government. And this is because of the eminence, devotion and conviction in man found in the nature of democracy itself.Disadvantages of Democracy(i) More emphasis on quantity than on quality: It is not based upon the quality but on quantity. Majority party holds the reigns of government. Inefficient and corrupt persons get themselves elected. They have neither intelligence, nor vision, nor strength of character to steer through the ship of the state to its destinations.(ii) Rule of the incompetent: Democracies are run by incompetent persons. It is government by amateurs. In it, every citizen is allowed to take part, whereas everybody is not fit for it. Locke calls it the act of running administration by the ignorant. He says that history records the fact that a few are intelligent. Universal adult franchise grants right to vote to everybody.(iii) Based on unnatural equality: The concept of equality is enshrined in democracy. It is against the law of nature. Nature has not endowed every individual with intelligence and wisdom. Men\'s talents differ. Some are courageous, other are cowards. Some healthy, others not so healthy. Some are intelligent, others are not. Critics are of opinion that "it is against the law of nature to grant equal status to everybody."(iv) Voters do not take interest in election: Voters do not cast their vote in a spirit of duty as democracy requires them to do. Contestants of election persuade them. Even then, it is generally found that turn out comes to 50 to 60 percent only. This forefeits the very tall claim of holding elections.(v) Lowers the moral standard: The only aim of the candidates becomes to win election. They often employ under-hand practices, foul means to get elected. Character assassination is openly practised, unethical ways are generally adopted. Muscle power and money power work hand-in-hand to ensure success to him. Thus, morality is the first casualty in election. It is a big loss for \'when character is lost, everything is lost\' becomes explicit in due course.(vi) Democracy is a government of the rich: Modern democracy is, in fact, capitalistic. It is rule of the capitalists. Electioneering is carried out with money. The rich candidates purchase votes. Might of economic power rules over the whole process. The net result is that we get plutocracy under the garb of democracy-democracy in name and form, plutocracy in reality. | |
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State the four main features of democracy in short answer |
| Answer» Some of the major features of a democracy are:\tThe final decision making power rests with those elected by the people.\tIt must be based on a free and fair election.\tEach adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.\tIt should rule within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights. | |
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Who took the final decision in Pakistan even after election |
| Answer» General pervez musharaff | |
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When did parvej musharaff become president of Pakistan |
| Answer» 2002 | |
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Rule of law and respect for rights |
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What are causes of french revolution.? |
| Answer» The clergy and the nobility led a luxurious life and enjoyed many privileges by birth. While the peasants and the labourers lived very hard life.They had to pay heavy taxes.Louis XVI spent lots of money on luxurious living and wasteful festivities. The high posts were generally auctioned which caused inefficiency in the administration.\xa0 | |
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Describe in brief the reign in terror |
| Answer» The period from 1793 to 1794 in France is called the Reign of Terror. Robespierre, the head of the Jacobin Club, followed the policy of severe control and punishment. Clergymen, nobles and people who were considered enemies to the republic were guillotined. Even he ordered the killing of his own party members who did not agree to his methods and ways. Robespierre followed his policies so strictly that even his supporters turned against him. Finally, he was convicted by a court in July 1794 and was guillotined. | |
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what were the social economic and political condition in Russia before 1905 |
| Answer» A large section of the Russian population was dependent on agriculture. Some industries had developed in selected pockets. The Russian empire was under the autocratic rule of the Tsar. The workers were divided in different social groups, but often united to strike work in factories. The peasants had a long tradition of working in commune. | |
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What was the impact of the first world war or industries in russia |
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Answer» What is industrial revolution The war also had a severe impact on industry.(i) Russia’s own industries were few in number and the country was cut off from other suppliers of industrial goods by German control of the Baltic Sea.(ii) Industrial equipment disintegrated more rapidly in Russia than elsewhere in Europe. By 1916, railway lines began to break down.(iii) Able-bodied men were called up to the war. As a result, there were labour shortages and small workshops producing essentials were shut down.(iv) Large supplies of grain were sent to feed the army. For the people in the cities, bread and flour became scarce.(v) By the winter of 1916, riots at bread shops were common. |
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What was the impact of the revolution of 1905 in Russia |
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How was slavery practised in france |
| Answer» The French empire has acquired colonies in the Caribbean region, wherein French plantation owners employed local hands. However, shortage of manual labour in these plantations led to the blossoming of a triangular slave trade in Europe, Africa and America. French slave traders sailed from the southern French ports of Bordeaux and Nantes and bought African slaves from the local chieftains. From there on the slaves were shipped to America in inhuman conditions and forced to work in the Caribbean plantation. Although the convention of 1794 abolished slavery in France and its colonies, it was reintroduced by Napoleon. Eventually it was abolished forever in 1848. | |
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What is difference between eastern and western ghats |
| Answer» \tThe Western GhatsThe Eastern GhatsThe Western Ghats lie on the western margin of the Deccan Plateau.The Eastern Ghats lie on the eastern margin of the Deccan Plateau.The Western Ghats are higher in elevation. Their average elevation is from 900 to 1600 meters.The Eastern Ghats are lower in elevation. Their average elevation is 600 meters.They have continuous chain of mountains and can be crossed through passes only.The mountain chains are not continuous and are denuded by the rivers which flow into Bay of Bengal.No major river has cut across them.They have been cut across by major rivers like Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna and Kaveri.\t | |
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Write the advantage and disadvantage of democracy in short answer |
| Answer» The Advantage of democracy are -1) a democratic government is better form of government because it is more accountable form of government.2) democracy improves the quality of decision making.3) democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.4) poor and least educated has the same status as the rich and educated.5)democracy allows us to correct our own mistake.Disadvantage of democracy are -1) leaders keeps on changing this leads to instability2) democracy is all about political competition and power play there is no scope for morality3) so many people have to be consulted in a democracy that it leads to delays4) democracy leads to corruption for it is based on electoral competition5) ordinary people don\'t know what is good for them , they should not decide anything .\xa0 | |
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Project on specific hazards and mitigation |
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What is green revolution in late 1960 |
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Answer» Green revolution means increasing in crop production Green revolution means A revolution in which all things are green and green. Agar achaa laga ho to like ka batan doba do Green revolution means using more and more modern farming methods |
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