मेरा गाँव

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मेरा गाँव प्रकृति की गोद में बसा एक शांत और सुरम्य स्थान है। यहाँ की मिट्टी में एक सौंधी महक है, जो कभी न भूलने वाली यादें छोड़ जाती है। गाँव की गलियों में सादगी और अपनापन दिखाई देता है, जहाँ हर कोई एक-दूसरे को नाम से जानता है। सुबह-सुबह पक्षियों की चहचहाहट और हल्की … Read more

पेड़ की आत्मकथा

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मैं एक पेड़ हूँ, जो बरसों से धरती की छाया बना हुआ हूँ। मेरा तना मज़बूत है और मेरी जड़ें धरती के भीतर गहराई तक फैली हुई हैं। दिन-रात मैं मौसमों की मार सहता हूँ, कभी तेज़ धूप मुझे जलाती है, तो कभी मूसलाधार बारिश मुझे भिगो देती है। फिर भी मुझे कोई शिकायत नहीं, … Read more

Confronting Marginalisation

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1. “State one reason why you think reservations play an important role in providing social justice to Dalits and Adivasis.” Answer: Reservations help Dalits and Adivasis by giving them fair chances in education and jobs. Because these communities were kept away from good schools and jobs for many years, reservations make sure they get extra … Read more

Sound

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Activity 11.1 Questions: “• Take a tuning fork and set it vibrating by striking its prong on a rubber pad. Bring it near your ear. • Do you hear any sound? • Touch one of the prongs of the vibrating tuning fork with your finger and share your experience with your friends. • Now, suspend … Read more

Human Resources

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In-text Activity Question 1: “Study Fig. 5.1 and find out: of the world’s total population which continent has — (a) only 5 per cent (b) only 13 per cent (c) only 1 per cent (d) only 12 per cent” Answer: (a) North America has only 5% (b) Africa has only 13% (c) Oceania (Australia, New … Read more

Chap 2 : Acids, Bases and Salts

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In-text Question (Page 18) Question: You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube? Answer: Dip the red litmus … Read more

chap 12 – Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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In-text Question (Page 195) Question: Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet? Answer: A compass needle is actually a tiny bar magnet. When it is brought near another magnet (like a bar magnet), the magnetic field around the bar magnet acts on the compass needle. This magnetic force causes … Read more

CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT

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Activity 11.1 Question: “However, if the bulb does not glow, it means that the tester is not working. Can you think of the possible reasons?” Answer: The bulb may not glow if the connections are loose, if the bulb is fused, or if the cells in the tester have no power left. Tightening the connections, … Read more

India’s Cultural Roots

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Question 1: Do you know the term for a society where people select their leaders? How do you think people can benefit from such a situation? What could happen if they live under leaders that they did not choose? Write your thoughts in a paragraph of 100–150 words. Answer: Yes, a society where people select … Read more