Question 1.What were the ‘Sumptuary Laws’ in France?Answer:From about 1294 to the time of the French Revolution in 1789, the people of France were expected to strictly follow some dress codes. These dress codes or laws related to wearing of
Read MoreQuestion 1.Describe the basic factors affecting the population of India.Answer:The basic factors affecting the population of India are as under : Birth Rate: It is the number of live births per 1,000 individuals of a population per annum. It increases
Read MoreQuestion.1 Name any three medicinal plants found in India with atleast one use of each.Answer: The tree medicinal plants found in India are : Sarpagandha: It is used to treat blood pressure. It is found only in India. Jamun: The
Read MoreQuestion 1.“ Despite an overall unity in the gen¬eral pattern of climate of India,there are perceptible regional variations in climatic conditions within the country.” Justify.Or“India has diverse climatic conditions”Support this statement by giving examples, each of tempera¬ture and precipitation.Answer: The
Read MoreQuestion.1 Define a river system and describe two characteristics of river Indus.Answer: A river along with its tributaries is called a river system.Characteristics of River Indus: River Indus rises in Tibet near Mansarovar lake. Its total length is 2,900 km
Read MoreQuestion 1.Explain the theory of Plate Tectonics. HOTSAnswer:According to this theory, the crust of the earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates. The movement of these plates led to folding, faulting and volcanic activity. These
Read MoreQuestion 1.Explain the major dimensions of food security.Answer:Food security has the following dimensions: Availability of food: It means food production within the country, food imports and the previous years stock stored in government granaries. Accessibility: It means food is within
Read MoreQuestion 1.What are the indicators used by social scientists to understand poverty?Answer:The indicators used by social scientists to understand poverty are : Levels of income and consumption Lack of general resistance due to malnutrition Lack of access to healthcare Lack
Read MoreQuestion 1.Write any four features of the Right to Equality as a Fundamental Right.Answer: According to this law, the government shall not deny to any person in India equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws. The
Read MoreQuestion 1.Why is there a need for political institutions? [CBSE 2014,15]Answer: To take decisions : Countries need political institutions to take decisions regarding the welfare of the people. Institutions formulate various policies and programmes. Implementation : The decisions which have
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