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Why the Belgium and different to other countries |
| Answer» (i) Equal number of ministers for both the groups : The Belgian Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government. Some special laws require the support of majority of members from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can take decisions unilaterally.(ii) More powers to state governments :Under the proper power sharing arrangement, many powers of the central government were given to state governments for the two regions of the country. The state governments were not subordinate to the central government.(iii) Equal representation at the state and the central level : A separate government has been set up at Brussels in which both the communities have equal representation.(iv) Formation of community government : Apart from the central and the state government, there is a third kind of government, i.e., ‘community government’. This ‘community government’ is elected by the people belonging to one language community – Dutch, French and German speaking no matter where they live. This government has the powers regarding cultural, educational and language related issues. | |
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What is flow of goods , flow of labour and flow of trade |
| Answer» Flow of trade\xa0refers to trade in tangible goods wheat,cotton,etc.Flow of labour refers to migration of labour in search of employment.Flow of goods\xa0refers to movement of goods over long distances for sale. | |
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Why is there an urgent need to conserve and mange our water resources ? |
| Answer» We should conserve and manage our water resources,to safegaurd ourselves from from healthhazards,to ensure food security,continuation of livelihoods and productive activities and also to prevent degradation of of our natural ecosystems.Overexploitation and mismanagementof water sources will empoverish this source and cause ecological crises that may have profound impact on our lives. | |
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Differentiate between organised and unorganised sector |
| Answer» Organised sector :- The sector is registeredby the government. This sector includes banks,hospitals,schools. | |
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Traditional/modern methods for rainwater harvesting in all india ? |
| Answer» (i) In hilly and mountainous regions, people build diversion channels like \'gul\' or \'kul\' in Western Himalaya for agriculture.(ii) Roof-top rainwater harvesting was commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly in Rajasthan.(iii) In West Bengal, people develop inundation channels to irrigate their fields.(iv) In semi-arid regions, agricultural fields are converted into rainfed storage structures that allowed the water to stand and moist the soil. | |
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What is the problem of double counting |
| Answer» While estimating the National income, the value of only final goods and services is included. However the prolem of double counting arises when value of intermediate goods is also included along with the value of final goods. So,\xa0double counting means a counting of an output more than once in the process of various of stages of production. | |
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What is floating exchange rates |
| Answer» The rates keep changing | |
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What is fixed exchange rates |
| Answer» Rates do not change | |
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What is the role of imf and world bank |
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Answer» Solve financial problems I not able to say about imf World bank ,purpose is to aid long time term economic development and reduce poverty in developing country\'s. |
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Why imf and world bank were not succeded in their task |
| Answer» Because all the country\'s did not access it so the other countries formed G77 | |
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Explain "Narmada Bachao Andolan(NGO)"......GEOGRAPHY |
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Answer» Narmada Bachao Andolan mobilised tribal people,farmers,\xa0envioronmentalists and human rights activists against the Sardar Sarovar Dam being built across the Narmada river in Gujarat.It originally focused on the envioronmental issues related to trees that would be submerged under the dam and\xa0against the number of large dams being built across the Narmada River, which flows through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.The Narmada Tribunal aimed to set out conditions regarding the resettlement and rehabilitation of those displaced by the dams. 1. Narmada bachao andolan or save narmada movement is a non government organisation that mobilised tribal people ,farmer,human rights actuvities and environmentalists against the sardar sarovar dam being built across narmada river in gujrat2. It origunally focused on the environmental issues related to tree taht would be submerged under dam water |
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what are the feature of fedralism |
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Answer» Features of federalism:1. Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction\xa0in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.2.\xa0The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution.3.\xa0The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.4.\xa0Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.5. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to\xa0ensure its financial autonomy.6.\xa0The federal system thus has\xa0dual objectives:\xa0to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity. The following are the essentials of a federal government:-(1) A precise distribution of powers between the centre and the states (units);(2) The supremacy of the constitution;(3) The supremacy of Judiciary; 1.It has two or more tiers of government.2.Each level government governs the same citizen but each level has their own juridiction in administration, taxsation, legislation. 3. The judiciary of each level of government is constitutionally granted. 4.If any disputes occur the Supreme Court interpret between them. 5.One level of government can not make change in constitution, it require the permission by both level. 6.The revenue collection is fixed for different level of government for economic autonomy. |
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How is civil disobedience movement different from non cooperation movement? |
| Answer» Non Cooperation\xa0movement aimed at the refusal to\xa0cooperate\xa0with the governement. Main agenda of the Movement were surrender of titles and the boycott of government controlled schools, offices and courts. The\xa0Civil Disobedience\xa0Movement was aimed at breaking certain laws like the Salt Laws. | |
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What is a das volk??? |
| Answer» It means the people | |
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Describe the importance of Railways in India in 5-6 sentences. |
| Answer» \tRailways is one of the modes of transport in India.\tRailways carry people and goods over long distances quickly and cheaply.\tThe Indian Railways is the largest employer, largest network.\tThe railways are giving largest income to the government.\tIt also runs on a wide variety of terrains, including the Himalayas, deserts, rivers, runs on hanging tracks on ropes.\tIt has an efficient system of rail traffic, signalling and communication system.\tIt is also an economic lifeline of India since many passengers use it every single day and the Indian Government gets a lot of money from railways. | |
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What are border roads? Mention its two importance. |
| Answer» Strategically important roads in the bordering areas of the country are called border roads. These roads are in the northern and north-eastern border areas. Importance of border roads:* Border roads have improved accessibility in areas of difficult terrain.* They have helped in the economic development of border areas.* Used to supply military equipments to the borders of our country. | |
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What are the characterstics of development?? |
| Answer» Characteristics of development are as follow(i) The idea of development has always been with us, when we desires about what we would like to do.(ii) Development involves thinking about the . questions and about the ways in which we can work forwards achieving our desired goals.(iii) There can be different development goals of different persons.(iv) Development for one may not be development for other. It may even be destructive for other. | |
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Give any three feautures of zaid crop ? |
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Answer» 1)The crops which are grown between rabi and kharif crops are known as zaid crops.2) It is of short duration.3) vegetables, fruits etc are important examples of zaid crops 1. Zaid season comes in between rabi and kharif season.2. Summer beating plants such as watermelon, mango are cultivated and harvested during this period.3. It is mainly used for cultivating ornamental plants like fruits, etc. |
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What was satyagrah? Explain the 3 main satyagrah launched by Gandhi jii in india |
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Answer» The three main satyagraha are champaran satyagraha, kheda satyagraha, and dispute in Ahemdabad Satyagraha is a moment against the British launched by gandhiji to protest against British for there oppressive system ?For cottonmill workers One i dont know Satyagraha was the movement started by gandgi ji . It means that if fight is for truth and against injustice then the physical power is not required. The three satyagraha launched by gandhi ji are:?for champaran peasents in bihar |
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Describe the process by which germany Was unified |
| Answer» The process of unification of Germany:1. The middle-class Germans had tried to fight for a united nation governed by an elected parliament in 1848 but were repressed by the monarchy and military.2. Otto von Bismarck, chief minister of Prussian led the movement for unification of Germany. He was supported by the bureaucracy and the Prussian army.3. After three wars with Austria, Denmark, and France, Prussia won and unified Germany. The Prussian king, William I, was proclaimed the German emperor in January 1871. | |
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State political parties are commonly referred to as |
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Definition of HDI |
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Answer» That i also know but i want a proper definition It means Human Development Index |
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| 23. |
What is poverty line ? |
| Answer» It is an indicator of poverty shows that people are able to fulfill their basic neccesities like food,shelter and cloth. Person who can afford these its basic needs it counted as APL(Above poverty line) and those who cannot fulfill its basic necessities counted as BPL (Below poverty line). | |
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Classify resources on the basis of origin. |
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Answer» Biotic and abiotic resources Biotic & abiotic metal and non metal |
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What are the impact of the print revolution on Europe in 15 and 16 century? |
| Answer» Five impacts of the Print Culture were as follows:1.Increase in literacy levels. The literacy levels went exceedingly high with print culture. Education, which was once a monopoly of the elite, was now accessible to the common masses.2. It created the prospect of wide circulation of ideas and made debates and discussions easy. It was easy to now print and consult ideas.3.Influenced popular perceptions and opened up new perspectives. It is in this context that many tout the French Revolution was a consequence of the print culture.4. Ideas of scientists and philosophers were now accessible to common people.5. People were now much better informed of the world around them with several newspapers and journals published. | |
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Reason of unemployment in europe |
| Answer» Hdhdjjfksdbbchfdks | |
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Where does the federal division of power imply ?? |
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Answer» FederalDivision of\xa0Powers\xa0is such a power sharing arrangement in which constitution of the country clearly lays down the division of powers at different levels of government.In this arrangement, division of powers involves the higher and lower levels of government like union/ Nation, states/provinces and local. When the power in a country is divided into the Central and the State government, it is called a federal division of power. In a federal set up, while the Central government looks after the administration of the entire country, the state governments look into the administration of their respective states. When the power in a country is divided into the Central and the State government, it is called a federal division of power. In a federal set up, while the Central government looks after the administration of the entire country, the state governments look into the administration of their respective states. |
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What is called as deorganised political parties |
| Answer» The party which is recognised and registered by the govt and election commision.it is given a unique symbol which can be used only by the candidates of that party . | |
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Explain the meaning of non cooperation and How was it use as a weapon against the British rule |
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How did they protest in medal ceromony |
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Answer» By wearing black gloves and raised clenched fists and shoes with no socks while peter normen wore human rights badge as a sigh of satisfaction with them By wearing a black band in a fist and rose it |
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What are the two different aspect of development |
| Answer» Clenched fist n heads bowed while national anthem was played also without shoes | |
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What is Romanticism and napolianic code |
| Answer» Romanticism (also known as romantic era or romantic period ) was arts , literary & literature movement which was originated in Europe in the end of 18 century and almost all areas emphasizing subjectivity and primary of the individual .The Civil Code of 1804 – usually known as the Napoleonic Code – did away with all privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property. This Code was exported to the regions under French control. | |
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What is federalism??? |
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Answer» Federalism os a system of government in which power is divided between a centeral authority nd variois constituent units of the countery. Usually a fedration has two levels of government .one for the entire countery that is usually responsible for a few subjects of common national interests. The other government at the level of state that look after much of day-to-day administrating of their state. Federalism is a form of government in which power is shared among central and state government |
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What is the difference between \'\' caste in politics"&"politics in caste"? |
| Answer» Caste in PoliticsPolitics in castea. When we refer to caste in politics, we refer to various forms caste can takein politics, and how this issue which is indeed a social factor gets politicised.Politics in caste, explains how politics impacts caste, it explains how various caste based groups are trying to assert their rights in their quest to acquire power and authority.b. For instance, Caste has also emerged as major vote bank factor during elections. Political parties try to muster support on the basis of casteby exploiting the caste sentiments of the people, fielding candidates of a particular caste to reach out to more and more peopleWe may give example rise of many caste based groups, forwardor backward caste groups who with the support of caste based parties, have been influencing the decisions of the government.c.With legal and political rights beingextended to the historically most marginalised community members, political parties try to expandtheir support base.We have seen rise of many caste based groups and of caste based parties, have been wielding considerable power in their respective statesand influencing the decisions of the central government.d. Caste in politics also explains how caste is an importantfactor in elections, ifnot the only factor.These groups have also entered into bargaining and negotiations among themselves for the purpose of wielding more power, The Dalits, OBC\'\'s have acquired political consciousness pressed for reservation | |
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Explain the structure of panchayati raj |
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Answer» Rural local government is called panchayti raj.each village or group of village has its gram panchayat.Gram panchayat is a council of panch and sarpanch.Group of various gram panchayats is called panchayat samiti.All the panchayat samiti of a country together make the zila parishad. The\xa0Panchayati Raj\xa0functions as a system of governance in which gram\xa0panchayats\xa0are the\xa0basic\xa0units of local administration. The system has three levels: Gram\xa0Panchayat\xa0(village level), Mandal Parishad or Block Samiti or\xa0Panchayat\xa0Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level). |
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Did the revolt of tribal groups pose a threat to british rule? Why or why not? |
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How to create employment in tertiary sector |
| Answer» We can create employment in secondary and tertiary sectors in rural areas by-● Creating small scale factories.● Proper supply of energy for the small scale industries.● People who are not working in fields could work their and get paid according to their skills.● If small scale industries get success, It would led the demand of transport so tertiary sector would also improve. | |
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Throw some light on the work of premchand. |
| Answer» Munshi premchand was one of the greatest literary figures of morden hindi and urdu literature...1) prenchand\'s sevasadan throws light on the lives of ordinary people , mainly poor people and their sufferings.2) his story rangbhoomi was inspired by ganghiji\'s ideas and throws light on the negetivr effect of the caste system which had led to the social injustice. his characters created a community based on democratic values.3) issues such as child marriage , dowry system were highlighted in his writings to draw the attention of the educated class and reformers so that something could be done to remove this evils.4) premchand\'s writting also covered the lives of upper class indians and the ways in which they used whatever little opportunities they got from colonial authorities to govern themselves. | |
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Wat is rivers |
| Answer» From where we get our basic need called water | |
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What do you mean by civil war? |
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Answer» Civil war is also like a war but wars happens among different countries but civil war is silly war between the members of the country. It happens due ti silly reasons like between Sinhala and tamils in Sri Lanka.Thankyou It means when there is tge disputes or conflict between the two communities and become so intense that it look like a war Civil war means the war fought between the members of same country due to certain reasons Like discrimination on the basis of gender cast creed culture... Like the war fought in Sri Lanka between sinhalas and tamils |
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What do u mean by civil war |
| Answer» Civil war is a dispute or a fight between the people of the same country or region due to sociap differences which become acute. | |
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Whay weavers work under the merchants |
| Answer» Weavers are dependent on cloth merchants in the following manner:\tWeavers get their yarn from cloth merchants.\tWeavers do not have to shell out their money instead they get paid for the work done by them.\tWeavers don\'t have to worry about selling of their cloth. This is taken care of by the cloth merchants. | |
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How a large city population is both a threat and an opportunity. |
| Answer» Large city population was both a threat and an opportunity because of the following reasons:Opportunity:1.It paved the way for industrialisation2.It brought with itself new technologies and science3.It provided more jobs for people4.It led to modernisation in the society\xa0Threat:1.Slums2.Diseases3.Unhygienic working conditions4.Poverty5.Unemployment6.Challenges to meet the societal pressures | |
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What do you mean by secular state? |
| Answer» A secular state is a concept of secularism, whereby a state or country is officially neutral in matters of religion, neither supporting nor opposing any particular religious beliefs or practices. A secular state also treats all its citizens equally regardless of religion, and does not give preferential treatment for a citizen from a particular religion over other religions. Most often it has no state religion or equivalent." | |
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What are cooperatives |
| Answer» A cooperative is a private business organization that is owned and controlled by the people who use its products, supplies or services. | |
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How to take intrest in social sciences |
| Answer» Very simple just keep and interest to know | |
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About indo china |
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Describe the qualirative aspect of water scarcity |
| Answer» Qualitative aspect : Now, let us consider another situation where water is sufficiently available to meet the needs of the people, but, the area still suffers from water scarcity. This scarcity may be due to bad quality of water. Lately, there has been a growing concern that even if there is ample water to meet the needs of the people, much of it may be polluted by domestic and industrial wastes, chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture, thus, making it hazardous for human use. | |
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Why kerla is top amongst other status for literacy rate and not attendence ratio? |
| Answer» Because kerala has invested more money in the education line therefore the literacy rate is high | |
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Name any 2 agricultural products which are used for industrial as raw material? |
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Answer» Cotton and sugar Cotton and sugarcane |
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