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In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics?

In many ways politics is influenced by Pressure groups and movements. Pressure groups try to influence the media. By filing petitions, by... View Article

Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?

For a biscuit packet one needs to check for ISI and for a bottle of honey a customer has to check for Agmark. While purchasing the services and... View Article

“The Earth has enough resources to meet the needs of all but not enough to satisfy the greed of even one person”. How is this statement relevant to the discussion of development? Discuss.

The present levels and type of development which is going on from the second half of the twentieth century, is not sustainable as per warnings... View Article

Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.

This answer will help in understanding the importance of averages while comparing development of two different nations. One of the most... View Article

he workers in the unorganised sector need protection on the following issues : wages, safety and health. Explain with examples.

In the unorganised sector, it is very common to find many organised sector enterprises. The laws to protect the labourers are not followed and... View Article

Name one staple crop of India and the regions where it is produced.

For the majority of people in India, rice is the staple food crop. Rice Rice is grown in the deltaic region of India, coastal areas of India,... View Article

Name any three physical factors for the location of the industry.

Some of the physical factors that led to establishment of industries are: During colonial times, industries were developed in places like... View Article

Choose the most appropriate option. Globalisation has led to improvement in living conditions a) of all the people b) of people in developed countries c) of workers in the developing countries d) none of the above

Answer: The correct answer is option (D) - None of the above. Fair globalisation means the benefits of globalisation are shared in a better way... View Article

In which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised? (a) Punjab (b) Plains of Uttar Pradesh (c) Haryana (d) Uttarakhand

The correct answer is option (d) - Uttarakhand Terrace cultivation is practiced in hilly areas to prevent soil erosion. The topography of Punjab,... View Article

Find the odd one out and say why. (i) Tourist guide, dhobi, tailor, potter (ii) Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor, lawyer (iii) Postman, cobbler, soldier, police constable (iv) MTNL, Indian Railways, Air India, Jet Airways, All India Radio

(i) Tourist guide, dhobi, tailor, potter Over here, tourist guide is the odd one out, since tourist guide comes under organised sector, whereas... View Article

Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?

The relationship between pressure groups and political parties can take different forms, some very indirect and some are very direct. In... View Article

Choose the most appropriate answer. In an SHG, most of the decisions regarding savings and loan activities are taken by a) Bank. b) Members. c) Non-government organisation.

Answer: The Correct answer is Option (B) - Members Group members are responsible for taking most of the important decisions regarding the loan... View Article

The Mayor of Merchtem, a town near Brussels in Belgium, has defended a ban on speaking French in the town’s schools. He said that the ban would help all non-Dutch speakers integrate into this Flemish town. Do you think that this measure is in keeping with the spirit of Belgium’s power-sharing arrangements? Give your reasons in about 50 words.

The decision of the Mayor of Merchtem may have his reasons for implementing the ban, but in the long run, this decision will not help in... View Article

Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan is carried out.

In Rajasthan, to store drinking water, ‘Rooftop rainwater harvesting’ was commonly practised. Rain fed storage structures were... View Article

The distinguishing feature of a federal government is: a) The national government gives some powers to the provincial governments. b) Power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary. c) Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government. d) Governmental power is divided between different levels of government

Answer: The Correct answer is option (D) - Governmental power is divided between different levels of Government. Federal System of Government... View Article

What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.

The main difference between federal and unitary Governments is: power sharing. In Federal forms of Government, power is shared between central... View Article

How do banks mediate between those who have surplus money and those who need money?

Banks mediate between those who need money (borrowers) and those who have surplus money (depositors). Major part of the deposits available with... View Article

Which one of the following describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area? (a) Shifting Agriculture (b) Plantation Agriculture (c) Horticulture (d) Intensive Agriculture

Answer: The correct answer is option (b) - Plantation Agriculture Plantation Agriculture Commercial farming is also a type of Plantation... View Article

_______________ is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee until the loan is repaid to the lender.

Answer: Collateral is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee until the loan is repaid to the lender. Collateral is an asset... View Article

Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as ‘suffering from water scarcity’ or ‘not suffering from water scarcity’. (a) A region with high annual rainfall. (b) A region having high annual rainfall and large population. (c) A region having high annual rainfall but water is highly polluted. (d) A region having low rainfall and low population.

(a)Not suffering from water scarcity (b)Suffering from Water scarcity (c)Suffering from water scarcity (d)Not Suffering from water scarcity. In... View Article

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