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1) Understanding Electric Circuits and Ohm’s Law Background: An electric circuit comprises various components like resistors, batteries, and measuring instruments connected through conductive wires. The flow of electric charge through this setup defines the electric current, measured in amperes (A). Ohm’s Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to … Read more
1) Answer the following questions: (i) Why are people considered a resource? Answer: People are considered a resource because it is through their capabilities, knowledge, and skills that natural resources are transformed into valuable assets. Healthy, educated, and motivated individuals contribute significantly to the development of a society and economy, making human resources the most … Read more
1) Why were people dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s? Answer: People were dissatisfied due to several reasons including oppressive laws like the Arms Act (1878) and the Vernacular Press Act (1878), which curtailed basic freedoms and censored the press. The introduction of the Ilbert Bill (1883) and its subsequent withdrawal due … Read more
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
1. Fill in the blanks in the following: (i) Artificial magnets are made in different shapes such as bar, horseshoe, and cylindrical. (ii) The Materials which are attracted towards a magnet are called magnetic materials. (iii) Paper is not a magnetic material. (iv) In olden days, sailors used to find direction by suspending a piece … Read more
1) Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala’s house?Answer: The children went to Yasmin Khala’s house to seek information and advice regarding a broken street light caused by their cricket game. Yasmin Khala had retired from the Municipal Corporation and was knowledgeable about such matters. 2) List four ways in which the work of … Read more
Question 1: You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work. List five of these.Answer: In Kalpattu, a variety of non-farm work is evident among the villagers. Five of these are: Question 2: List the different types of people you read about in Kalpattu who depend on farming. … Read more
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
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
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