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Women Change the World

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1. Are there more images of men than women? Answer: Yes, there are more images of men than women. 2. In what kinds of jobs were there more images of men than women? Answer: There were more images of men in jobs like farmers, factory workers, scientists, and pilots. 3. Have all the nurses been … Read more

Understanding Marginalisation

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1. Explain at least three different reasons why groups may be marginalised. Answer: Groups may be marginalised for several reasons: Different Language or Customs: If a group speaks a different language or follows customs that are not like the majority, they may be excluded. Religion: Belonging to a different religious group from the majority can … Read more

ATOMS AND MOLECULES

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Question 1: In a reaction, 5.3 g of sodium carbonate reacted with 6 g of acetic acid. The products were 2.2 g of carbon dioxide, 0.9 g of water, and 8.2 g of sodium acetate. Show that these observations are in agreement with the law of conservation of mass. Answer: Total mass of reactants: Mass … Read more

STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM

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In-Text Questions and Answers What are canal rays? Answer: Canal rays are streams of positively charged particles discovered by E. Goldstein. They are also known as anode rays. These rays are produced in a gas discharge tube and move in a direction opposite to that of electrons. If an atom contains one electron and one … Read more

Women, Caste and Reform

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1) Can you think of the ways in which social customs and practices were discussed in the pre-printing age when books, newspapers, and pamphlets were not readily available? Answer: Before printing was common, people shared ideas through oral communication. They held meetings, gatherings, and discussions in places like temples, marketplaces, and homes. Stories, songs, and … Read more

Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

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Match the following: William Jones – Respect for ancient cultures Rabindranath Tagore – Learning in a natural environment Thomas Macaulay – Promotion of English education Mahatma Gandhi – Critical of English education Pathshalas – Gurus 2. True or False: (a) True – James Mill was a strong critic of the Orientalists and wanted practical education. … Read more

India – Size and Location

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In-text Questions 1. Why 82°30’E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India? India is a large country, with a time lag of two hours from the easternmost point to the westernmost point. To avoid confusion, 82°30’E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, is chosen as the Standard Meridian of India because … Read more

Parliament and the Making of Laws

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Question 1: Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how the person gets elected. Answer: An MLA is a person elected by the people of a constituency to represent them in the state Legislative Assembly. The state is divided into constituencies, and people vote for their representative. The candidate … Read more

The French Revolution

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1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France. Answer:The French Revolution started because the common people were heavily taxed while the clergy and nobility enjoyed privileges. France’s debt from wars and the monarchy’s lavish spending worsened the economy, causing food shortages and high bread prices. The spread of ideas about … Read more

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

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1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as: (a) Coast (b) Island (c) Peninsula (d) None of the above Answer: (c) Peninsula (ii) Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called: … Read more