Write a few lines about: Stalin’s collectivisation programme.
The Collectivisation programme began in 1929. All peasants were forced to cultivate in collective farms (Kolkhoz) by the Party. The... View Article
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Distinguish between population growth and population change.
Population Growth Population change can be understood in two different ways – one is in terms of percentage change per... View Article
Describe current government strategy of poverty alleviation.
Although Governments have implemented many schemes for poverty alleviation, the benefits have not reached all the poor and deserving people.... View Article
A section of people in India are still without food. Explain?
People living in regions prone to frequent natural disasters, remote and tribal areas, economically backward states are more prone to... View Article
Distinguish between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats
The Eastern edges of the Deccan plateau are marked by the Eastern Ghats. The Western edges of the Deccan plateau... View Article
Write a few lines about: Women workers between 1900 and 1930
In the early 19th century, for bringing about changes in the World, many women workers rallied around radical and liberal... View Article
Jhum cultivators plough the land and sow seeds. (True or False)
Answer: The correct answer is false. Instead of sowing and ploughing the land, the seeds were broadcast; in other words,... View Article
Distinguish between Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests
Tropical Evergreen Forests – Location, Rainfall Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in areas with a short dry season. The trees... View Article
How did the assumption of Diwani benefit the East India Company?
The conflicts between the Nawabs of Bengal and the Company intensified through the early eighteenth century. The East India Company... View Article
What are Jet streams and how do they affect the climate of India?
At high altitudes in the troposphere, there is a narrow belt of westerly winds, these are known as Jet Streams.... View Article
Why is the rate of population growth in India declining since 1981?
Post 1981, it was observed that there was a decline in the rate of population growth. There was a sharp... View Article
The British wanted to preserve the tribal way of life. (True or False)
Answer: False, the British did not want to preserve the tribal way of life, they tried to disrupt it through... View Article
Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
Shiwaliks are the outermost ranges of the Himalayas. Their altitude varies from 1100 metres to 900 metres and their width... View Article
How was the mahalwari system different from the Permanent Settlement?
In Permanent Settlement, the revenue collection was fixed permanently by the British, whereas in the Mahalwari System the revenue collection... View Article
The international demand for indigo was affected by the discovery of __________.
The correct answer is (B) Synthetic dyes. The international demand for indigo was affected by the discovery of synthetic dyes.... View Article
Give reasons as to why: The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.
Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from Northeast trade winds. From early June to mid-September, between 100- 120 days is the duration... View Article
Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?
The ecosystem has been greatly disturbed due to excess exploitation of animal resources and plants by human beings. Some of... View Article
Give the characteristics and effects of the monsoon rainfall in India.
Characteristics of Monsoon in India ‘Monsoon’ type of climate is found in India. Monsoon has a tendency and phenomenon to... View Article
What happens to the supply of food when there is a disaster or calamity?
When there is a natural calamity, for example when there is drought, there will be reduction in the production of... View Article
Explain why Nazi propaganda was effective in creating a hatred for Jews.
Media and language was used with great effect and care by the Nazi regime. Their various practices were described using... View Article
