Respiration in Organisms

1. Why does an athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual after finishing the race? Answer: An athlete breathes faster and deeper after finishing a race because their body needs more oxygen to produce extra energy. During the race, the muscles use more energy, and the oxygen supply to the muscles is less. Therefore, the … Read more

Market Around Us

1) In what ways is a hawker different from a shop owner? Answer: Hawker – A hawker is a mobile vendor who does not have a fixed place of business. They typically sell their goods from movable stalls or directly from their baskets, moving from place to place or setting up in different locations on … Read more

Eighteenth-century political formations

IN-TEXT QUESTIONS Question: See Chapter 4, Table 1. Which group of people challenged Mughal authority for the longest time in Aurangzeb’s reign? Answer: The Marathas challenged Mughal authority for the longest period during Aurangzeb’s reign. Question: What is the Khalsa? Do you recall reading about it in Chapter 6? Answer:The Khalsa is the community of … Read more