Social Science

In-Text Questions (Let’s Explore & Think About It) Q – Looking at Fig. 2.6, why do you think Ala-ud-din Khilji called himself ‘the second Alexander’? A – Ala-ud-din Khilji called himself ‘the second Alexander’ because he had great territorial ambitions. Just like Alexander the Great, he conducted many military campaigns over large areas of north … Read more

The Big Questions What are the factors of production? Answer: The factors of production are the basic things needed to make any goods or provide any service. There are four main factors: Land: This includes not just the ground but all natural resources like water, forests, soil, and minerals. Labour: This is the physical and … Read more

The Big Questions? What is India’s parliamentary system, and how is it structured? India’s parliamentary system is the way our government is run. It is structured with three main parts: The Legislature: This is the Parliament, which makes laws for the country. It has two houses: the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the … Read more

In-text Questions and Activities Page 1 Question 1: What is universal adult franchise? Answer: Universal adult franchise means that every adult citizen of a country has the right to vote in elections, without any discrimination based on their caste, religion, gender, or wealth. In India, every citizen who is 18 years or older can vote. … Read more

The Big Questions (Page 1) How do we categorise natural resources? Answer: We can categorise natural resources in different ways. One way is based on their use: Resources essential for life, like air, water, and food. Resources for materials, like wood and marble to make things. Resources for energy, like coal, sunlight, and wind to … Read more