Eighteenth-century political formations

1) State whether true or false: (a) Nadir Shah invaded Bengal.Answer: False. Nadir Shah invaded Delhi, not Bengal. (b) Sawai Raja Jai Singh was the ruler of Indore.Answer: False. Sawai Raja Jai Singh was the ruler of Amber, not Indore. (c) Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs.Answer:True. Guru Gobind Singh was … Read more

The making of regional cultures

Q1. Which language is associated with the Chera kingdom and its official records in the ninth century? a) Tamil b) Sanskrit c) Malayalam d) Oriya Answer: c) Malayalam Explanation: The Chera kingdom, established in the ninth century in present-day Kerala, introduced the Malayalam language and script in their official inscriptions, making it one of the … Read more

Industries

Q1. What is the primary purpose of secondary activities in manufacturing? a) To extract minerals b) To change raw materials into products of higher value c) To provide various services d) To cultivate agricultural products Answer: b) To change raw materials into products of higher value Explanation: Secondary activities in manufacturing transform raw materials into … Read more

Understanding Marginalisation

Q1. What is the primary consequence of being socially marginalised? a) Increased political power b) Greater access to resources c) Exclusion from mainstream society d) Improved economic status Answer: c) Exclusion from mainstream society Explanation: Social marginalisation refers to the process of being relegated to the fringes of society, resulting in exclusion from mainstream social, … Read more

Judiciary

Q1. What is the primary role of the judiciary in India? a) To enforce government policies b) To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes c) To manage the economic system d) To conduct national elections Answer: b) To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes Explanation: The judiciary in India primarily resolves disputes between citizens, citizens … Read more

Electoral Politics

NCERT Solutions Intext Questions: Question 1: Do most leaders fulfill their election promises? Answer: Many leaders make big promises during elections to get votes. But after elections, they often forget these promises and do not fulfill them. Question 2: The time is after midnight. An expectant crowd sitting for the past five hours in a … Read more

Electricity and Circuits

Question 1: Fill in the blanks: (a) A device that is used to break an electric circuit is called _______________. (b) An electric cell has _______________ terminals. Answer: (a) A device that is used to break an electric circuit is called a switch. A switch is essential in controlling the flow of electric current in … Read more

The Wonderful World of Science

In-text Questions and Answers: 1. Did you enjoy discovering and exploring the world around you in the Preparatory Stage of school? Answer : Yes, discovering and exploring the world around us during the Preparatory Stage of school is always an enjoyable experience. 2. Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered why … Read more

Climate

In-text Questions: 1) Why do the houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and flat roofs? Answer: Houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and flat roofs to suit the hot and dry climate. The thick walls help keep the heat out during the day and maintain cooler temperatures inside. Flat roofs are practical because Rajasthan gets very … Read more

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