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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
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Do magnets stick to objects made of certain materials only?” Answer: • Yes. Magnets only stick to materials that have iron, nickel, or cobalt in them (these are called magnetic materials). Objects made of wood, plastic, or glass do not stick to magnets. Question: “Was your prediction correct for all … 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
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
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
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
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
NCERT Solutions : 1) Multiple Choice Questions (i) In which of the following states is the Wular lake located? (a) Rajasthan (c) Punjab (b) Uttar Pradesh (d) Jammu and Kashmir Answer: Wular Lake, renowned for its size and encircling beauty, is situated in Jammu and Kashmir. (ii) The river Narmada has its source at (a) … Read more