Urban Administration

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

Rural Livelihoods

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

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

The making of regional cultures

Q1. Which language is associated with the Chera kingdom and its official records in the ninth century? a) Tamil b) Sanskrit c) Malayalam d) Oriya Answer: c) Malayalam Explanation: The Chera kingdom, established in the ninth century in present-day Kerala, introduced the Malayalam language and script in their official inscriptions, making it one of the … Read more

Industries

Q1. What is the primary purpose of secondary activities in manufacturing? a) To extract minerals b) To change raw materials into products of higher value c) To provide various services d) To cultivate agricultural products Answer: b) To change raw materials into products of higher value Explanation: Secondary activities in manufacturing transform raw materials into … Read more

Understanding Marginalisation

Q1. What is the primary consequence of being socially marginalised? a) Increased political power b) Greater access to resources c) Exclusion from mainstream society d) Improved economic status Answer: c) Exclusion from mainstream society Explanation: Social marginalisation refers to the process of being relegated to the fringes of society, resulting in exclusion from mainstream social, … Read more

Judiciary

Q1. What is the primary role of the judiciary in India? a) To enforce government policies b) To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes c) To manage the economic system d) To conduct national elections Answer: b) To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes Explanation: The judiciary in India primarily resolves disputes between citizens, citizens … Read more

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अनिल शर्मा, गाँवदेवी रोड़, दादर पश्चिम, मुंबई – ४२ दिनांक : …………………….. प्रिय अनुज विनोद, सस्नेह आशीर्वाद। मैं यहाँ कुशलता से हूँ और माता-पिता का स्वास्थ्य भी अच्छा हैं। उम्मीद करता हूँ कि तुम भी हॉस्टल में कुशलतापूर्वक होगे। मुझे यह जानकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई है कि तुमने अपनी कक्षा में प्रथम स्थान प्राप्त किया … Read more

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ब-512, महावीर हाइट्स, गांवदेवी रोड, दादर (पश्चिम), मुंबई – 400028 दिनांक : ……………… प्रिय मित्र अशोक, सप्रेम नमस्कार। मैं यहाँ आनंद से हूँ। उम्मीद है तुम भी वहाँ आनंद से होगे तथा तुम्हारे माता-पिता का स्वास्थ्य भी अच्छा होगा। सप्ताह भर बाद तुम्हारा जन्मदिन है। तुम्हारे जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएँ देने के लिए मैं तुम्हें यह … Read more

अपने नगर के स्वास्थ्य – अधिकारी को पत्र लिखिए जिसमें आपके क्षेत्र में फैली गंदगी तथा उसके दुष्परिणामों की ओर ध्यान आकर्षित कीजिए ।

सेवा में, स्वास्थ्य अधिकारी, महानगरपालिका, कुर्ला, मुंबई विषय: क्षेत्र में फैली गंदगी तथा उसके दुष्परिणामों की ओर ध्यान आकर्षित करने हेतु । महोदय, मैं उपरोक्त क्षेत्र का निवासी हूँ जो महानगरपालिका के कुर्ला वार्ड के अंतर्गत आता है । पिछले १५ दिन से मेरे मोहल्ले की सीवेज प्रणाली पूरी तरह ठप्प पड़ी है । घरों … Read more