Question 1 Discuss three factors that determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions. Answer 1 There are three factors which are crucial in deciding the outcomes of politics of social divisions. (i) People’s perception of their identities: It is very important to see how people perceive their identities. If people see their identities in singular and exclusive … Read more
Question 1. Locate the following states on a blank outline political map of India: Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa. Answer 1 Question 2. Identify and shade three federal countries (other than India) on a blank outline political map of the world. Answer 2 Question 3. Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that … Read more
Question 1. What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these. Answer 1 In modern democracies, power sharing arrangements have taken different forms: (i) Horizontal division of power: Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary. This ensures that none of the … Read more
Question 1. Multiple choice questions. (i) Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the eastwest corridor? (a) Mumbai and Nagpur (b) Silcher and Porbandar (c) Mumbai and Kolkata (d) Nagpur and Siligudi (ii) Which mode of transportation reduces transshipment losses and delays? (a) Railways … Read more
Question 1. Multiple choice questions. (i) Which one of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material? (a) Aluminium (b) Cement (c) Sugar (d) Jute (ii) Which one of the following agencies markets steel for the public … Read more