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Which one of the following type of resource is iron ore? (a) Renewable (b) Biotic (c) Flow (d) Non-renewable

Answer: The correct answer is option (d) - Non-renewable resource. Resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable on the basis of... View Article

Explain how water becomes a renewable resource.

Water is a renewable resource because it gets replenished due to the hydrological cycle. Hydrological cycle is the movement of water above, in... View Article

Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?

Some of the reforms that one can think of to improve the functioning of political party are given below: Bring in internal democracy within the... View Article

What is the significance of the border roads?

Border Roads are extremely important. Border roads have improved accessibility in areas of difficult terrain in the Northeastern and... View Article

Choose the most appropriate answer. GDP is the total value of _________ produced during a particular year. a) all goods and services b) all final goods and services c) all intermediate goods and services d) all intermediate and final goods and services

Answer: The Correct answer is option (b) - all final goods and services. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) To understand how large the economy of a... View Article

“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.

No, one cannot agree that the tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian economy. In fact, the tertiary... View Article

How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?

In Metamorphic and Igneous rocks, minerals may occur in the joints, faults, crevices, cracks. The larger ones are called lodes and smaller... View Article

Why do we need political parties?

Democracy is equal to political parties, for most of the ordinary citizens. If we travel and take a survey in rural areas, remote areas, their... View Article

Distinguish between the following in not more than 30 words. a) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals b) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy

a)Ferrous and Non-ferrous minerals Ferrous minerals: Out of the total value of the production of metallic minerals, around three fourths... View Article

Organisations that undertake activities to promote the interests of specific social sections such as workers, employees, teachers, and lawyers are called _____________________ groups.

Answer: Interest Groups. Promoting the interests of a group of society or interests of particular sections of society is the usual aim of... View Article

Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of human development than India? a) Bangladesh b) Sri Lanka c) Nepal d) Pakistan

Answer: The Correct answer is option (b) - Sri Lanka As per data for 2013 for India and its neighbouring countries, Sri Lanka performs best with... View Article

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

The expansion of employment opportunities in the organised sector was very slow, hence many people were compelled to join the unorganized sector... View Article

Which one of the following industries manufactures telephones, computer, etc? a) Steel (b) Electronic (c ) Aluminium (d) Information Technology

Answer: The correct answer is option (B) - Electronic Industry. Among different categories of industries, the Electronic industry will be... View Article

Fill in the blanks using the correct option given in the bracket: a) Employment in the service sector _____ increased to the same extent as production. (has / has not) b) Workers in the _ sector do not produce goods. (tertiary / agricultural) c) Most of the workers in the _ sector enjoy job security. (organised / unorganised) d) A _ proportion of labourers in India are working in the unorganised sector. (large / small) e) Cotton is a _ product and cloth is a _ product. [natural /manufactured] f) The activities in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors are_____ [independent / interdependent]

Answers: a)Has not b)Tertiary c)Organised. d)Large e)natural/manufactured f)interdependent. There are many examples to prove... View Article

Analyse the role of credit for development.

For the Development of a nation, affordable and cheap credit is absolutely essential. To make sure that the poor can benefit from the cheaper... View Article

How can parties be reformed?

Income tax returns have to be filed by political parties and organisation elections have to be conducted as per orders passed by the Election... View Article

Which among the following is the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group from a political party? a) Parties take political stances, while pressure groups do not bother about political issues. b) Pressure groups are confined to a few people, while parties involve a larger number of people. c) Pressure groups do not seek to get into power, while political parties do. d) Pressure groups do not seek to mobilise people, while parties do.

Answer: The correct answer is option (C) - Pressure groups do not seek to get into power, while political parties do. Organisations with the... View Article

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