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The terms ‘Matrilineal’ and ‘Patrilineal’ are associated with:- a)Residence of family
- b)Line of descent
- c)Nature of marriage rules
- d)Structure of family
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The terms ‘Matrilineal’ and ‘Patrilineal’ are associated with:
a)
Residence of family
b)
Line of descent
c)
Nature of marriage rules
d)
Structure of family
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Amita Das answered |
The line of descent can be matrilineal or patrilineal.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.Q. Choose the incorrect feature of a social movement.- a)Sustained Collective Action
- b)Shared objectiv es and ideologies
- c)Spontaneous and disorganized
- d)Leadership
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Q. Choose the incorrect feature of a social movement.
a)
Sustained Collective Action
b)
Shared objectiv es and ideologies
c)
Spontaneous and disorganized
d)
Leadership
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Amita Das answered |
A social mov ement requires sustained collective action over time. Such action is often directed against the state and takes the form of demanding changes in state policy or practice.
Spontaneous, disorganised protest cannot be called a social movement either. Collective action must be marked by some degree of organisation. This organisation may include a leadership and a structure that defines how members relate to each other, make decisions and carry them out. Those participating in a social movement also have shared objectives and ideologies
Spontaneous, disorganised protest cannot be called a social movement either. Collective action must be marked by some degree of organisation. This organisation may include a leadership and a structure that defines how members relate to each other, make decisions and carry them out. Those participating in a social movement also have shared objectives and ideologies
Commercialization of agriculture does not lead to:- a)Regional inequality
- b)Integration of rural to wider economy
- c)Development of rural infrastructure
- d)Increase in organic farming
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Commercialization of agriculture does not lead to:
a)
Regional inequality
b)
Integration of rural to wider economy
c)
Development of rural infrastructure
d)
Increase in organic farming
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Anjali Sharma answered |
In the first phase of the Green Rev olution, in the 1960s and 1970s, the introduction of new technology seemed to be increasing inequalities in rural society. Increasing commercialisation and dependence on the market in these areas (for instance, where cotton cultivation has been promoted) has increased rather than reduced livelihood insecurity, as farmers who once grew food for consumption now depend on the market for the incomes.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.Q. Tribal movements help in creating, among Jharkhandis, a sense of- a)Ethnic consciousness, shared identity
- b)Marginalization, injustice
- c)Tribal customs and cultural practices
- d)Poverty, insecurity
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Q. Tribal movements help in creating, among Jharkhandis, a sense of
a)
Ethnic consciousness, shared identity
b)
Marginalization, injustice
c)
Tribal customs and cultural practices
d)
Poverty, insecurity
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Amita Das answered |
Literate adivasis in Jharkhand began to research and write about their history and myths. They documented and disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
M.S.A. Rao describes different situations of impact of urban influences in India. Which of the following is part of the situations of urban impact given by Rao?
A. When more people start taking up agricultural work
B. When an industrial town comes up in the midst of villages
C. When there is an increase in the growth of metropolitan cities
D. When villagers in sizeable numbers migrate to work in far off cities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- a)B, C & D only
- b)A, B & C only
- c)A, C & D only
- d)A, B & D only
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
M.S.A. Rao describes different situations of impact of urban influences in India. Which of the following is part of the situations of urban impact given by Rao?
A. When more people start taking up agricultural work
B. When an industrial town comes up in the midst of villages
C. When there is an increase in the growth of metropolitan cities
D. When villagers in sizeable numbers migrate to work in far off cities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. When more people start taking up agricultural work
B. When an industrial town comes up in the midst of villages
C. When there is an increase in the growth of metropolitan cities
D. When villagers in sizeable numbers migrate to work in far off cities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
a)
B, C & D only
b)
A, B & C only
c)
A, C & D only
d)
A, B & D only
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Mansi Banerjee answered |
B) B, C
The name of the famous sociologist who argued that the use of machinery actually deskills workers:- a)E.P. Thompson
- b)Karl Marx
- c)Satish Saberwal
- d)Harry Braverman
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The name of the famous sociologist who argued that the use of machinery actually deskills workers:
a)
E.P. Thompson
b)
Karl Marx
c)
Satish Saberwal
d)
Harry Braverman
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Dipanjan Desai answered |
The famous sociologist who argued that the use of machinery actually deskills workers is Harry Braverman.
Harry Braverman was an American Marxist sociologist known for his influential work titled "Labor and Monopoly Capital: The Degradation of Work in the Twentieth Century." In this book, Braverman critically analyzed the impact of capitalist production on workers and argued that the use of machinery and technology in the workplace ultimately leads to the deskilling of workers.
Deskilling of Workers:
Braverman's argument on the deskilling of workers stems from the idea that capitalism seeks to maximize profits by reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency. According to Braverman, the introduction of machinery and technology in the workplace allows capitalists to simplify and control the work process, thereby diminishing the skills and autonomy of workers.
Capitalist Control:
Braverman emphasized that capitalists have a vested interest in maintaining control over the labor process to ensure greater profitability. By breaking down complex tasks into simple, repetitive, and easily trainable actions, capitalists can easily replace skilled workers with less skilled or even unskilled laborers. This process of reducing tasks to their simplest components ultimately leads to the deskilling of workers.
Division of Labor:
Braverman also highlighted the role of the division of labor in the deskilling process. As machinery and technology become more prevalent in the workplace, the division of labor becomes more pronounced. Workers are assigned narrow and specialized tasks, limiting their exposure to the broader production process. This specialization further erodes their skills and knowledge, reducing them to mere cogs in the capitalist machine.
Alienation and Exploitation:
Braverman argued that the deskilling of workers contributes to their alienation from the labor process. As workers become detached from the overall production and lose control over their work, they experience a loss of job satisfaction and a sense of purpose. Additionally, capitalists exploit this deskilling by paying workers lower wages, as their easily replaceable skills command less value in the labor market.
Implications:
Braverman's analysis of the deskilling of workers has significant implications for understanding the dynamics of capitalist production and its impact on labor. It sheds light on the exploitative nature of capitalism and the ways in which technology and machinery can be used as tools of control and domination. Furthermore, it highlights the need for workers to organize and fight for their rights in the face of deskilling and alienation.
In conclusion, Harry Braverman, through his seminal work, argued that the use of machinery in capitalist production leads to the deskilling of workers. His analysis provides critical insights into the capitalist labor process, highlighting the exploitative nature of capitalism and the implications it has for workers' autonomy and job satisfaction.
Harry Braverman was an American Marxist sociologist known for his influential work titled "Labor and Monopoly Capital: The Degradation of Work in the Twentieth Century." In this book, Braverman critically analyzed the impact of capitalist production on workers and argued that the use of machinery and technology in the workplace ultimately leads to the deskilling of workers.
Deskilling of Workers:
Braverman's argument on the deskilling of workers stems from the idea that capitalism seeks to maximize profits by reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency. According to Braverman, the introduction of machinery and technology in the workplace allows capitalists to simplify and control the work process, thereby diminishing the skills and autonomy of workers.
Capitalist Control:
Braverman emphasized that capitalists have a vested interest in maintaining control over the labor process to ensure greater profitability. By breaking down complex tasks into simple, repetitive, and easily trainable actions, capitalists can easily replace skilled workers with less skilled or even unskilled laborers. This process of reducing tasks to their simplest components ultimately leads to the deskilling of workers.
Division of Labor:
Braverman also highlighted the role of the division of labor in the deskilling process. As machinery and technology become more prevalent in the workplace, the division of labor becomes more pronounced. Workers are assigned narrow and specialized tasks, limiting their exposure to the broader production process. This specialization further erodes their skills and knowledge, reducing them to mere cogs in the capitalist machine.
Alienation and Exploitation:
Braverman argued that the deskilling of workers contributes to their alienation from the labor process. As workers become detached from the overall production and lose control over their work, they experience a loss of job satisfaction and a sense of purpose. Additionally, capitalists exploit this deskilling by paying workers lower wages, as their easily replaceable skills command less value in the labor market.
Implications:
Braverman's analysis of the deskilling of workers has significant implications for understanding the dynamics of capitalist production and its impact on labor. It sheds light on the exploitative nature of capitalism and the ways in which technology and machinery can be used as tools of control and domination. Furthermore, it highlights the need for workers to organize and fight for their rights in the face of deskilling and alienation.
In conclusion, Harry Braverman, through his seminal work, argued that the use of machinery in capitalist production leads to the deskilling of workers. His analysis provides critical insights into the capitalist labor process, highlighting the exploitative nature of capitalism and the implications it has for workers' autonomy and job satisfaction.
Which of the following is NOT correct?- a)There is separation of religious and political authority’ in Western Secularism
- b)In Indian Context. Secularism goes hand in hand with Communalism
- c)Secular Indian state respect all religion
- d)A Secular state does not fav our any religion
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is NOT correct?
a)
There is separation of religious and political authority’ in Western Secularism
b)
In Indian Context. Secularism goes hand in hand with Communalism
c)
Secular Indian state respect all religion
d)
A Secular state does not fav our any religion
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Anjali Sharma answered |
The separation of religious and political authority marked a major turning point in the social history of the west. This separation was related to the process of “secularisation”, or the progressive retreat of religion from public life, as it was converted from a mandatory obligation to a voluntary personal practice. Secularisation in turn was related to the arrival of modernity and the rise of science and rationality as alternatives to religious ways of understanding the world. The Indian meanings of secular and secularism
include the western sense but also involve others.
include the western sense but also involve others.
In an automobile company, worker A is making seat of a car, worker B is making tyres of a car, worker C is making body of a car; worker D is painting the car.What would you call this process?- a)Rationalisation
- b)Bureaucratisation
- c)Privatisation
- d)Assembly line
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In an automobile company, worker A is making seat of a car, worker B is making tyres of a car, worker C is making body of a car; worker D is painting the car.What would you call this process?
a)
Rationalisation
b)
Bureaucratisation
c)
Privatisation
d)
Assembly line
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Amita Das answered |
Production was further speeded up by the introduction of the assembly line. Each worker sat along a conveyor belt and assembled only one part of the final product. The speed of work could be set by adjusting the speed of the conveyor belt.
The type of demography that enquires into the wider causes and consequences of social Structures and processes on population is called:- a)Social Demography
- b)Formal Demography
- c)Arithmetic Progression
- d)Geometric Progression
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The type of demography that enquires into the wider causes and consequences of social Structures and processes on population is called:
a)
Social Demography
b)
Formal Demography
c)
Arithmetic Progression
d)
Geometric Progression
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Population studies or social demography, on the other hand, enquires into the wider causes and consequences of population structures and change.
A situation where a large cohort of wom en of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even, if each woman has fewer children than previous generation did is called:- a)Fertility Rate
- b)Total Fertility Rate
- c)Population Momentum
- d)Population Growth
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A situation where a large cohort of wom en of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even, if each woman has fewer children than previous generation did is called:
a)
Fertility Rate
b)
Total Fertility Rate
c)
Population Momentum
d)
Population Growth
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Population momentum refers to a situation, where a large cohort of women of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even if each woman has fewer children than previous generations did.
The first society to undergo industrialization was _________- a)Germany
- b)America (USA)
- c)Britain
- d)India
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The first society to undergo industrialization was _________
a)
Germany
b)
America (USA)
c)
Britain
d)
India
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Amita Das answered |
The Britain, the first society to under go industrialisation, was also the earliest to move from being rural to a predominantly urban country.
Which of the f ollowing is not Sanskritisation?- a)Exaggerate social mobility
- b)Improv e positional status for indiv iduals
- c)Rests on purity and pollution
- d)Dalit Culture eroded
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the f ollowing is not Sanskritisation?
a)
Exaggerate social mobility
b)
Improv e positional status for indiv iduals
c)
Rests on purity and pollution
d)
Dalit Culture eroded
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Amita Das answered |
Sanskritisation as a concept has been criticised at different levels. One, it has been criticised for exaggerating social mobility or the scope of ‘lower castes’ to move up the social ladder. For it leads to no structural change but only positional c hange of som e indiv iduals. ‘Sanskritisation’ seems to justify a model that rests on inequality and exclusion. It appears to suggest that to believe in pollution and purity of groups of people is justifiable or all right. The effect of such a trend is that the key characteristics of dalit culture and society are eroded.
Indian nationalism is inclusive because it recognizes ______________.- a)Diversity
- b)Majority groups
- c)Regionalism
- d)Has one national language
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Indian nationalism is inclusive because it recognizes ______________.
a)
Diversity
b)
Majority groups
c)
Regionalism
d)
Has one national language
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Harshitha Basu answered |
Understanding Indian Nationalism
Indian nationalism is characterized by its inclusive nature, which is fundamentally rooted in the recognition of the country's vast diversity.
1. Recognition of Diversity
- Cultural Pluralism: India is home to numerous cultures, languages, religions, and ethnic groups. Indian nationalism embraces this diversity, promoting the idea that all identities contribute to the nation's fabric.
- Unity in Diversity: The slogan "Unity in Diversity" encapsulates the essence of Indian nationalism. It emphasizes that despite differences, all groups share a common national identity.
2. Historical Context
- Freedom Struggle: During the struggle for independence, leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru emphasized the need for an inclusive nationalist movement that represented all sections of society, including marginalized communities.
- Constitutional Framework: The Indian Constitution enshrines the values of equality, justice, and fraternity, further promoting inclusivity. It recognizes the rights of various groups, ensuring their voices are heard in the national narrative.
3. Modern Implications
- Political Representation: Contemporary Indian nationalism highlights the importance of representation for various communities, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes. This ensures that diverse perspectives are included in national discourse.
- Social Cohesion: The inclusive nature of Indian nationalism fosters social cohesion, encouraging mutual respect and understanding among different communities, which is crucial for maintaining peace and harmony in a pluralistic society.
In conclusion, the recognition of diversity is the cornerstone of Indian nationalism, making it a unique and inclusive movement that celebrates the multitude of identities within the nation.
Indian nationalism is characterized by its inclusive nature, which is fundamentally rooted in the recognition of the country's vast diversity.
1. Recognition of Diversity
- Cultural Pluralism: India is home to numerous cultures, languages, religions, and ethnic groups. Indian nationalism embraces this diversity, promoting the idea that all identities contribute to the nation's fabric.
- Unity in Diversity: The slogan "Unity in Diversity" encapsulates the essence of Indian nationalism. It emphasizes that despite differences, all groups share a common national identity.
2. Historical Context
- Freedom Struggle: During the struggle for independence, leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru emphasized the need for an inclusive nationalist movement that represented all sections of society, including marginalized communities.
- Constitutional Framework: The Indian Constitution enshrines the values of equality, justice, and fraternity, further promoting inclusivity. It recognizes the rights of various groups, ensuring their voices are heard in the national narrative.
3. Modern Implications
- Political Representation: Contemporary Indian nationalism highlights the importance of representation for various communities, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes. This ensures that diverse perspectives are included in national discourse.
- Social Cohesion: The inclusive nature of Indian nationalism fosters social cohesion, encouraging mutual respect and understanding among different communities, which is crucial for maintaining peace and harmony in a pluralistic society.
In conclusion, the recognition of diversity is the cornerstone of Indian nationalism, making it a unique and inclusive movement that celebrates the multitude of identities within the nation.
Which of the following is not a Dalit Movement?- a)Satnami Movement
- b)Adi Dharma Movement
- c)Tebhaga Movement
- d)Mahar Movement
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is not a Dalit Movement?
a)
Satnami Movement
b)
Adi Dharma Movement
c)
Tebhaga Movement
d)
Mahar Movement
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Deepika Reddy answered |
Dalit Movements in India
Satnami Movement
The Satnami Movement was a religious and social reform movement initiated by Guru Ghasidas in the late 19th century. It emerged among the Satnami community, which is a Scheduled Caste in the Indian caste system. The movement aimed to challenge the oppressive social hierarchy and improve the conditions of the Dalit community. It advocated for equality, social justice, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination. The Satnami Movement played a significant role in empowering the Dalits and asserting their rights.
Adi Dharma Movement
The Adi Dharma Movement, also known as the Satyashodhak Samaj, was founded by Jyotirao Phule in the 19th century. It was a socio-religious movement that aimed to uplift the oppressed and marginalized sections of society, including the Dalits. The movement challenged the Brahmanical dominance and advocated for the rights and dignity of all individuals, irrespective of their caste. The Adi Dharma Movement played a crucial role in Dalit empowerment and social reform in Maharashtra.
Tebhaga Movement
The Tebhaga Movement, which took place in Bengal during the 1940s, was a peasants' movement that focused on agrarian struggles and land reforms. While the movement had a significant impact on the lives of rural communities, it was not specifically a Dalit movement. It primarily addressed the issues of landless and poor peasants, demanding a fairer distribution of land and better agricultural practices. The Tebhaga Movement was instrumental in shaping agrarian politics in Bengal but did not exclusively target Dalit rights.
Mahar Movement
The Mahar Movement was a social and political movement initiated by the Mahar community, a Dalit caste in Maharashtra. Led by figures like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the movement aimed to challenge the oppressive caste system and fight for the rights of the Dalit community. It sought to eradicate social discrimination and improve the socio-economic conditions of the Dalits. The Mahar Movement played a crucial role in the Dalit empowerment movement in Maharashtra and laid the foundation for the larger Dalit movement in India.
Conclusion
Among the given options, the Tebhaga Movement is not a Dalit movement. While it addressed the issues of rural peasants and advocated for land reforms, it did not specifically focus on the rights and empowerment of the Dalit community. The other movements mentioned, such as the Satnami Movement, Adi Dharma Movement, and Mahar Movement, were all significant Dalit movements that aimed to challenge caste-based discrimination and improve the socio-economic conditions of the Dalits.
Satnami Movement
The Satnami Movement was a religious and social reform movement initiated by Guru Ghasidas in the late 19th century. It emerged among the Satnami community, which is a Scheduled Caste in the Indian caste system. The movement aimed to challenge the oppressive social hierarchy and improve the conditions of the Dalit community. It advocated for equality, social justice, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination. The Satnami Movement played a significant role in empowering the Dalits and asserting their rights.
Adi Dharma Movement
The Adi Dharma Movement, also known as the Satyashodhak Samaj, was founded by Jyotirao Phule in the 19th century. It was a socio-religious movement that aimed to uplift the oppressed and marginalized sections of society, including the Dalits. The movement challenged the Brahmanical dominance and advocated for the rights and dignity of all individuals, irrespective of their caste. The Adi Dharma Movement played a crucial role in Dalit empowerment and social reform in Maharashtra.
Tebhaga Movement
The Tebhaga Movement, which took place in Bengal during the 1940s, was a peasants' movement that focused on agrarian struggles and land reforms. While the movement had a significant impact on the lives of rural communities, it was not specifically a Dalit movement. It primarily addressed the issues of landless and poor peasants, demanding a fairer distribution of land and better agricultural practices. The Tebhaga Movement was instrumental in shaping agrarian politics in Bengal but did not exclusively target Dalit rights.
Mahar Movement
The Mahar Movement was a social and political movement initiated by the Mahar community, a Dalit caste in Maharashtra. Led by figures like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the movement aimed to challenge the oppressive caste system and fight for the rights of the Dalit community. It sought to eradicate social discrimination and improve the socio-economic conditions of the Dalits. The Mahar Movement played a crucial role in the Dalit empowerment movement in Maharashtra and laid the foundation for the larger Dalit movement in India.
Conclusion
Among the given options, the Tebhaga Movement is not a Dalit movement. While it addressed the issues of rural peasants and advocated for land reforms, it did not specifically focus on the rights and empowerment of the Dalit community. The other movements mentioned, such as the Satnami Movement, Adi Dharma Movement, and Mahar Movement, were all significant Dalit movements that aimed to challenge caste-based discrimination and improve the socio-economic conditions of the Dalits.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.Q. Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 was not helpful for:- a)Tea plantation owners
- b)Contractors
- c)Colonial government
- d)Labourers
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.
Q. Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 was not helpful for:
a)
Tea plantation owners
b)
Contractors
c)
Colonial government
d)
Labourers
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Amita Das answered |
The recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on for years mostly by contractors under the provisions of the Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. III) of 1863 of Bengal.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Dominant Caste ?- a)These castes have large population
- b)They enjoy political power
- c)Their social status is relativ ely higher in caste hierarchy
- d)They draw economic power from their employment in government jobs
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Dominant Caste ?
a)
These castes have large population
b)
They enjoy political power
c)
Their social status is relativ ely higher in caste hierarchy
d)
They draw economic power from their employment in government jobs
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Amita Das answered |
‘Dominant caste’ is a term used to refer to those castes which had a large population and were granted landrights by the partial land reforms effected after Independence. Their large numbers also gave them political power in the era of electoral democracy based on universal adult franchise.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.Q. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of nation-states?- a)Territoriality
- b)Citizenship
- c)Capitalism
- d)Sovereignity
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.
Q. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of nation-states?
a)
Territoriality
b)
Citizenship
c)
Capitalism
d)
Sovereignity
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Kunal Verma answered |
Understanding Nation-States
Nation-states are a specific type of political organization that emerged prominently in the modern world. Their characteristics include:
Role of Capitalism
While capitalism is an influential economic system that often coexists with nation-states, it is not a defining characteristic of the nation-state itself. Here’s why:
Conclusion
In summary, while capitalism may influence the functioning of nation-states, it does not define their existence. The key characteristics of nation-states involve territoriality, citizenship, and sovereignty, making option 'C' (Capitalism) the correct answer as it does not align with the core attributes of nation-states.
Nation-states are a specific type of political organization that emerged prominently in the modern world. Their characteristics include:
- Territoriality: Nation-states have defined geographical boundaries within which they exercise authority.
- Citizenship: Individuals within a nation-state are recognized as citizens, granting them certain rights and responsibilities.
- Sovereignty: A nation-state possesses supreme authority over its territory and the people within it, free from external interference.
Role of Capitalism
While capitalism is an influential economic system that often coexists with nation-states, it is not a defining characteristic of the nation-state itself. Here’s why:
- Economic vs. Political Structure: Capitalism pertains to the economic organization of society, focusing on private ownership and market-driven economies. In contrast, nation-states are primarily concerned with political governance and territorial sovereignty.
- Plurality of Economies: Various economic systems, including socialism and mixed economies, can exist within nation-states. Therefore, capitalism is not a prerequisite for the existence of a nation-state.
- Historical Context: The development of nation-states predates capitalism, as many early forms of governance were established based on tribal, feudal, or religious structures.
Conclusion
In summary, while capitalism may influence the functioning of nation-states, it does not define their existence. The key characteristics of nation-states involve territoriality, citizenship, and sovereignty, making option 'C' (Capitalism) the correct answer as it does not align with the core attributes of nation-states.
Famines and diseases are nature’s way of dealing with the imbalance of food supply vis-a-vis increase in population. Malthus identified this as :- a)Preventive checks
- b)Positiv e checks
- c)Negative checks
- d)Promotive checks
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Famines and diseases are nature’s way of dealing with the imbalance of food supply vis-a-vis increase in population. Malthus identified this as :
a)
Preventive checks
b)
Positiv e checks
c)
Negative checks
d)
Promotive checks
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Malthus believed therefore that ‘positive checks’ to population growth – in the form of famines and diseases – were inevitable because they were nature’s way of dealing with the imbalance between food supply and increasing population.
Identify the correct statement:- a)During emergency, people experienced authoritarian rule
- b)During elections, immediately after the emergency, people voted overwhelmingly for Congress party
- c)The Civil liberties of people remain unaffected during the emergency
- d)Press was given freedom of speech during emergency
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the correct statement:
a)
During emergency, people experienced authoritarian rule
b)
During elections, immediately after the emergency, people voted overwhelmingly for Congress party
c)
The Civil liberties of people remain unaffected during the emergency
d)
Press was given freedom of speech during emergency
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Anjali Sharma answered |
The Indian people had a brief experience of authoritarian rule during the ‘Emergency’ enforced between June 1975 and January 1977.
Parliament was suspended and new laws were made directly by the government. Civil liberties were revoked and a large number of politically active people were arrested and jailed without trial. Censorship was imposed on the media and government officials could be dismissed without normal procedures.
Parliament was suspended and new laws were made directly by the government. Civil liberties were revoked and a large number of politically active people were arrested and jailed without trial. Censorship was imposed on the media and government officials could be dismissed without normal procedures.
‘Other Backward Class’ refers to:- a)Socially and educationally backward class
- b)Part of SC, ST
- c)Dominant Caste
- d)Economically and politically powerful classes
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
‘Other Backward Class’ refers to:
a)
Socially and educationally backward class
b)
Part of SC, ST
c)
Dominant Caste
d)
Economically and politically powerful classes
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Other Backward Classes were described as the ‘socially and educationally backward classes’.
The Panchayat that has the authority’ to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases is:-- a)Zila Panchayat
- b)Gram Panchayat
- c)Nvava Panchayat
- d)Gram Sabhas
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Panchayat that has the authority’ to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases is:-
a)
Zila Panchayat
b)
Gram Panchayat
c)
Nvava Panchayat
d)
Gram Sabhas
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Anisha Chopra answered |
Panchayat System Overview
The Panchayat system is a three-tier structure of local self-government in India, which includes the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Zila Panchayat at the district level, and the intermediate level known as the Panchayat Samiti. Each level has distinct functions and powers.
Understanding the Nyaya Panchayat
- The correct answer to the question is option 'C', Nyaya Panchayat.
- The Nyaya Panchayat is a judicial body established at the village or Gram level.
- It has the authority to hear and resolve petty civil and criminal cases, which include minor disputes and offenses.
Functions of the Nyaya Panchayat
- Dispute Resolution: The Nyaya Panchayat facilitates local dispute resolution, reducing the burden on higher courts.
- Promoting Justice: It ensures that justice is accessible to the rural population, who may find it difficult to approach formal judicial systems.
- Community Involvement: Decisions are made with community involvement, reflecting local customs and practices.
Comparison with Other Panchayats
- Zila Panchayat: This body primarily focuses on developmental activities and administration at the district level, not judicial matters.
- Gram Panchayat: Deals with local governance and development, handling issues like sanitation, infrastructure, and public health.
- Gram Sabhas: These serve as the general assembly of the village and are involved in decision-making but do not have judicial powers.
Conclusion
The Nyaya Panchayat serves a vital role in the Indian judicial system at the grassroots level, making it a significant institution for maintaining law and order in rural areas.
The Panchayat system is a three-tier structure of local self-government in India, which includes the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Zila Panchayat at the district level, and the intermediate level known as the Panchayat Samiti. Each level has distinct functions and powers.
Understanding the Nyaya Panchayat
- The correct answer to the question is option 'C', Nyaya Panchayat.
- The Nyaya Panchayat is a judicial body established at the village or Gram level.
- It has the authority to hear and resolve petty civil and criminal cases, which include minor disputes and offenses.
Functions of the Nyaya Panchayat
- Dispute Resolution: The Nyaya Panchayat facilitates local dispute resolution, reducing the burden on higher courts.
- Promoting Justice: It ensures that justice is accessible to the rural population, who may find it difficult to approach formal judicial systems.
- Community Involvement: Decisions are made with community involvement, reflecting local customs and practices.
Comparison with Other Panchayats
- Zila Panchayat: This body primarily focuses on developmental activities and administration at the district level, not judicial matters.
- Gram Panchayat: Deals with local governance and development, handling issues like sanitation, infrastructure, and public health.
- Gram Sabhas: These serve as the general assembly of the village and are involved in decision-making but do not have judicial powers.
Conclusion
The Nyaya Panchayat serves a vital role in the Indian judicial system at the grassroots level, making it a significant institution for maintaining law and order in rural areas.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.Q. Adivasis shared a common hatred towards ______
A. Dikus
B. Migrant traders
C. Moneylenders
D. Christian missionaries
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- a)B, C and D Only
- b)C, D and A Only
- c)A, B and C Only
- d)A, B and D Only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Q. Adivasis shared a common hatred towards ______
A. Dikus
B. Migrant traders
C. Moneylenders
D. Christian missionaries
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Dikus
B. Migrant traders
C. Moneylenders
D. Christian missionaries
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
a)
B, C and D Only
b)
C, D and A Only
c)
A, B and C Only
d)
A, B and D Only
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Amita Das answered |
Adivasis shared a com mon hatred of dikus – migrant traders and moneylenders who had settled in the area and grabbed its wealth, impoverishing the original residents.
Sanskritization and urbanization are respectively the processes of :- a)Social & Cultural change
- b)Cultural & Structural change
- c)Structural & Cultural change
- d)Social & Non-Social change
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Sanskritization and urbanization are respectively the processes of :
a)
Social & Cultural change
b)
Cultural & Structural change
c)
Structural & Cultural change
d)
Social & Non-Social change
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Amita Das answered |
India’s structural and cultural diversity is selfevident. This diversity shapes the different ways that modernisation or westernisation, sanskritisation or secularisation effects or does not effect different groups of people. The following pages seek to capture these differences.
Cities play a key role in econom ic system s of the empires. Which of the following is not one of them?- a)Goods can be cheaply imported
- b)Concrete expression of Global Capitalism
- c)Link between margins of Colonized India and Britain
- d)To maintain the traditional v alues
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Cities play a key role in econom ic system s of the empires. Which of the following is not one of them?
a)
Goods can be cheaply imported
b)
Concrete expression of Global Capitalism
c)
Link between margins of Colonized India and Britain
d)
To maintain the traditional v alues
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Rohit Goyal answered |
Cities play a key role in the economic systems of empires. They serve as centers of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange, facilitating the movement of goods, capital, and ideas. However, one of the options listed, option D, states that cities do not play a role in maintaining traditional values within empires. This answer is incorrect because cities indeed play a significant role in preserving and perpetuating traditional values.
Cities as Centers of Cultural Preservation
Cities are often the custodians of cultural heritage and traditional values. They house historical sites, museums, art galleries, and monuments that showcase the traditions, customs, and values of a society. These cultural institutions serve as reminders of the past and help to reinforce a sense of identity and pride among the inhabitants of the city. By preserving and promoting traditional values, cities contribute to the social cohesion and continuity of an empire.
Cities as Hubs of Traditional Practices
Cities often act as hubs for traditional practices and rituals. They host religious ceremonies, festivals, and cultural events that celebrate and reinforce traditional values. These events bring communities together, fostering a sense of belonging and shared identity. For example, in many empires, cities are home to temples, mosques, churches, and other religious institutions that play a vital role in upholding religious and moral values.
Cities as Guardians of Traditional Crafts and Industries
Cities have historically been centers of craftsmanship and industry, specializing in traditional crafts and trades. These industries are often deeply rooted in traditional practices and techniques that have been passed down through generations. By preserving and practicing these traditional crafts, cities not only contribute to the economy but also safeguard the traditional values associated with these crafts.
Conclusion
Cities are not just centers of economic activity; they also serve as guardians and promoters of traditional values within empires. They preserve cultural heritage, host traditional practices and rituals, and support traditional crafts and industries. Therefore, option D, which suggests that cities do not maintain traditional values, is incorrect.
Cities as Centers of Cultural Preservation
Cities are often the custodians of cultural heritage and traditional values. They house historical sites, museums, art galleries, and monuments that showcase the traditions, customs, and values of a society. These cultural institutions serve as reminders of the past and help to reinforce a sense of identity and pride among the inhabitants of the city. By preserving and promoting traditional values, cities contribute to the social cohesion and continuity of an empire.
Cities as Hubs of Traditional Practices
Cities often act as hubs for traditional practices and rituals. They host religious ceremonies, festivals, and cultural events that celebrate and reinforce traditional values. These events bring communities together, fostering a sense of belonging and shared identity. For example, in many empires, cities are home to temples, mosques, churches, and other religious institutions that play a vital role in upholding religious and moral values.
Cities as Guardians of Traditional Crafts and Industries
Cities have historically been centers of craftsmanship and industry, specializing in traditional crafts and trades. These industries are often deeply rooted in traditional practices and techniques that have been passed down through generations. By preserving and practicing these traditional crafts, cities not only contribute to the economy but also safeguard the traditional values associated with these crafts.
Conclusion
Cities are not just centers of economic activity; they also serve as guardians and promoters of traditional values within empires. They preserve cultural heritage, host traditional practices and rituals, and support traditional crafts and industries. Therefore, option D, which suggests that cities do not maintain traditional values, is incorrect.
Population momentum refers to a situation where :- a)there is a rise in birth rate
- b)there is a decline in death rate
- c)a large cohort of women of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even if each woman has fewer children
- d)women in reproductiv e age group decline and hence population growth also declines.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Population momentum refers to a situation where :
a)
there is a rise in birth rate
b)
there is a decline in death rate
c)
a large cohort of women of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even if each woman has fewer children
d)
women in reproductiv e age group decline and hence population growth also declines.
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Population momentum refers to a situation, where a large cohort of women of reproductive age will fuel population growth over the next generation, even if each woman has fewer children than previous generations did.
The term that literally means ‘pre-judgement’, that is, an opinion formed in advance of any familiarity with the subject, before considering any available evidence is:- a)Stratification
- b)Discrimination
- c)Prejudice
- d)Stereotypes
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The term that literally means ‘pre-judgement’, that is, an opinion formed in advance of any familiarity with the subject, before considering any available evidence is:
a)
Stratification
b)
Discrimination
c)
Prejudice
d)
Stereotypes
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Rohit Goyal answered |
"word for word" or "letter by letter" is "verbatim".
India has a small size of organised sector. Which of the following statements are not the social implications of this small size of organised sector?- a)Very few people have the experience of working in a large firm
- b)Very few Indians hav e access to secure jobs
- c)People are left to the whims and fancies of the employer or contractor
- d)People have the experience of collectively fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
India has a small size of organised sector. Which of the following statements are not the social implications of this small size of organised sector?
a)
Very few people have the experience of working in a large firm
b)
Very few Indians hav e access to secure jobs
c)
People are left to the whims and fancies of the employer or contractor
d)
People have the experience of collectively fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions.
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Amita Das answered |
It means that very few people have the experience of employment in large firms where they get to meet people from other regions and backgrounds. Very few Indians have access to secure jobs with benefits. Of those who do, twothirds work for the government the unorganised or informal sector workers do not have the experience of collectively fighting for proper wages and safe working conditions.
Some of the enduring - characteristics of state -nation in India is :
A. allow multiple and complementary identities
B. political stability through policies of cultural recognition
C. by following an assimilationist model
D. participatory democracy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- a)A, B, C only
- b)A, B, D only
- c)B, C, D only
- d)A, C, D only
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Some of the enduring - characteristics of state -nation in India is :
A. allow multiple and complementary identities
B. political stability through policies of cultural recognition
C. by following an assimilationist model
D. participatory democracy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. allow multiple and complementary identities
B. political stability through policies of cultural recognition
C. by following an assimilationist model
D. participatory democracy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
a)
A, B, C only
b)
A, B, D only
c)
B, C, D only
d)
A, C, D only
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Anjali Sharma answered |
An alternative to the nation-state, then, is the “state nation”, where various “nations”— be they ethnic, religious, linguistic or indigenous identities— can co-exist peacefully and cooperatively in a single state polity. Case studies and analyses demonstrate that enduring democracies can be established in polities that are multicultural. Explicit efforts are required to end the cultural exclusion of diverse groups … and to build multiple and complementary identities. Such responsive policies provide incentives to build a feeling of unity in diversity — a “we” feeling. Citizens can find the institutional and political space to identify with both their country and their other cultural identities, to build their trust in common institutions and to participate in and support democratic politics.
All of these are key factors in consolidating and deepening democracies and building enduring “state-nations”.
All of these are key factors in consolidating and deepening democracies and building enduring “state-nations”.
Retail chains are a threat to Indian market because- a)They promote the policy of liberalization
- b)They provide more job opportunity
- c)Sm all local chains (gr ocery st ores) wi ll be destroyed
- d)Retail sector is attractive
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Retail chains are a threat to Indian market because
a)
They promote the policy of liberalization
b)
They provide more job opportunity
c)
Sm all local chains (gr ocery st ores) wi ll be destroyed
d)
Retail sector is attractive
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Anjali Sharma answered |
India’s retail sector is attractive not only because of its fast growth, but because family-run street corner stores have 97% of the nation’s business.
But this industry trait is precisely why the government makes it hard for foreigners to enter the market. Politicians frequently argue that global retailers would destroy thousands of small local players and fledgling domestic chains.
But this industry trait is precisely why the government makes it hard for foreigners to enter the market. Politicians frequently argue that global retailers would destroy thousands of small local players and fledgling domestic chains.
A process of decline in the inf luence of religions is cailed:-- a)Communalism
- b)Modernization
- c)Regionalism
- d)Secularization
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A process of decline in the inf luence of religions is cailed:-
a)
Communalism
b)
Modernization
c)
Regionalism
d)
Secularization
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Anjali Sharma answered |
In the modern west, secularisation has usually meant a process of decline in the influence of religion.
Choose a statement that is incorrect for Khasi Matriliny Society :- a)Despite Matriliny, men are the power holders in Khasi Society
- b)It is a society where women exercise dominance
- c)It generates role conflict for men
- d)Men are defacto power holders
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose a statement that is incorrect for Khasi Matriliny Society :
a)
Despite Matriliny, men are the power holders in Khasi Society
b)
It is a society where women exercise dominance
c)
It generates role conflict for men
d)
Men are defacto power holders
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Amita Das answered |
Khasi matriliny generates intense role conflict for men. They are torn between their responsibilities to their natal house on the one hand, and to their wife and children on the other.
In a way, the strain generated by such role conflict affects Khasi women more intensely.
In a way, the strain generated by such role conflict affects Khasi women more intensely.
Choose the correct option: Farmers suicide can be linked to ‘agrarian distress’ caused by structural changes in agriculture. These include:
A. Liberalization policies
B. Declining State Support
C. High Cost inputs
D. Community involvement increased in agricultural operations
E. Changing Crop pattern
Choose the correct answer from die options given below:- a)A, C, D, E
- b)A, B, C, E
- c)A, B, D, E
- d)B, C, D, E
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option: Farmers suicide can be linked to ‘agrarian distress’ caused by structural changes in agriculture. These include:
A. Liberalization policies
B. Declining State Support
C. High Cost inputs
D. Community involvement increased in agricultural operations
E. Changing Crop pattern
Choose the correct answer from die options given below:
A. Liberalization policies
B. Declining State Support
C. High Cost inputs
D. Community involvement increased in agricultural operations
E. Changing Crop pattern
Choose the correct answer from die options given below:
a)
A, C, D, E
b)
A, B, C, E
c)
A, B, D, E
d)
B, C, D, E
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Many farmers, who have committed suicide were marginal farmers, who were attempting to increase their productivity, primarily by practising Green Revolution methods. However, undertaking such production meant facing several risks: the cost of production has increased tremendously due to a decrease in agricultural subsidies, the markets are not stable, and many farmers borrow heavily in order to invest in expensive inputs and improve their production. The loss of either the crop (due to spread of disease or pests, excessive rainfall, or drought), and in some cases, lack of an adequate support or market price means that farmers are unable to bear the debt burden or sustain their families.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Another significant change in rural society that is linked to the commercialisation of agriculture has been the growth of migrant agricultural labour. As ‘traditional’ bonds of patronage between labourers or tenants and landlords broke down, and as the seasonal demand for agricultural labour increased in prosperous Green Revolution regions such as the Punjab, a pattern of seasonal migration emerged in which thousands of workers circulate between their home villages and more prosperous areas where there is more demand for labour and higher wages. Labourers migrate also due to the increasing inequalities in rural areas from the mid-1990s, which have forced many households to combine multiple occupations to sustain themselves. As a livelihood strategy, men migrate out periodically in search of work and better wages, while women and children are often left behind in their villages with elderly grandparents.
Migrant workers come mainly from drought- prone and less productive regions, and they go to work for part of the year on farms in the Punjab and Haryana, or on brick kilns in U.P., or construction sites in cities such as New Delhi or Bangalore. These migrant workers have been termed ‘footloose labour’ by Jan Breman, but this does not imply freedom. Breman’s (1985) study shows, to the contrary, that landless workers do not have many rights, for instance, they are usually not paid the minimum wage. It should be noted here that wealthy farmers often prefer to employ migrant workers for harvesting and other such intensive operations, rather than the local working class, because migrants are more easily exploited and can be paid lower wages. This preference has produced a peculiar pattern in some areas where the local landless labourers move out of the home villages in search of work during the peak agricultural seasons, while migrant workers are brought in from other areas to work on the local farms. This pattern is found especially in sugarcane growing areas.
Migration and lack of job security have created very poor working and living conditions for these workers.Q. Sugarcane workers in Maharashtra migrate to Karnataka for 5 months and after the work is over, they go back to their village. What does this process reflect ?- a)Green Revolution
- b)Exploitation of Labour
- c)Seasonal Migration
- d)Breakdown of Traditional Bonds
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Another significant change in rural society that is linked to the commercialisation of agriculture has been the growth of migrant agricultural labour. As ‘traditional’ bonds of patronage between labourers or tenants and landlords broke down, and as the seasonal demand for agricultural labour increased in prosperous Green Revolution regions such as the Punjab, a pattern of seasonal migration emerged in which thousands of workers circulate between their home villages and more prosperous areas where there is more demand for labour and higher wages. Labourers migrate also due to the increasing inequalities in rural areas from the mid-1990s, which have forced many households to combine multiple occupations to sustain themselves. As a livelihood strategy, men migrate out periodically in search of work and better wages, while women and children are often left behind in their villages with elderly grandparents.
Migrant workers come mainly from drought- prone and less productive regions, and they go to work for part of the year on farms in the Punjab and Haryana, or on brick kilns in U.P., or construction sites in cities such as New Delhi or Bangalore. These migrant workers have been termed ‘footloose labour’ by Jan Breman, but this does not imply freedom. Breman’s (1985) study shows, to the contrary, that landless workers do not have many rights, for instance, they are usually not paid the minimum wage. It should be noted here that wealthy farmers often prefer to employ migrant workers for harvesting and other such intensive operations, rather than the local working class, because migrants are more easily exploited and can be paid lower wages. This preference has produced a peculiar pattern in some areas where the local landless labourers move out of the home villages in search of work during the peak agricultural seasons, while migrant workers are brought in from other areas to work on the local farms. This pattern is found especially in sugarcane growing areas.
Migration and lack of job security have created very poor working and living conditions for these workers.
Another significant change in rural society that is linked to the commercialisation of agriculture has been the growth of migrant agricultural labour. As ‘traditional’ bonds of patronage between labourers or tenants and landlords broke down, and as the seasonal demand for agricultural labour increased in prosperous Green Revolution regions such as the Punjab, a pattern of seasonal migration emerged in which thousands of workers circulate between their home villages and more prosperous areas where there is more demand for labour and higher wages. Labourers migrate also due to the increasing inequalities in rural areas from the mid-1990s, which have forced many households to combine multiple occupations to sustain themselves. As a livelihood strategy, men migrate out periodically in search of work and better wages, while women and children are often left behind in their villages with elderly grandparents.
Migrant workers come mainly from drought- prone and less productive regions, and they go to work for part of the year on farms in the Punjab and Haryana, or on brick kilns in U.P., or construction sites in cities such as New Delhi or Bangalore. These migrant workers have been termed ‘footloose labour’ by Jan Breman, but this does not imply freedom. Breman’s (1985) study shows, to the contrary, that landless workers do not have many rights, for instance, they are usually not paid the minimum wage. It should be noted here that wealthy farmers often prefer to employ migrant workers for harvesting and other such intensive operations, rather than the local working class, because migrants are more easily exploited and can be paid lower wages. This preference has produced a peculiar pattern in some areas where the local landless labourers move out of the home villages in search of work during the peak agricultural seasons, while migrant workers are brought in from other areas to work on the local farms. This pattern is found especially in sugarcane growing areas.
Migration and lack of job security have created very poor working and living conditions for these workers.
Q. Sugarcane workers in Maharashtra migrate to Karnataka for 5 months and after the work is over, they go back to their village. What does this process reflect ?
a)
Green Revolution
b)
Exploitation of Labour
c)
Seasonal Migration
d)
Breakdown of Traditional Bonds
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Anjali Sharma answered |
As a livelihood strategy, men migrate out periodically in search of work and better wages.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.Q. Choose the right/correct answer: Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in the years ________.- a)1947, 1983, 1985
- b)1863, 1865, 1873
- c)1865, 1870, 1873
- d)1965, 1870, 1873
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.
Q. Choose the right/correct answer: Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in the years ________.
a)
1947, 1983, 1985
b)
1863, 1865, 1873
c)
1865, 1870, 1873
d)
1965, 1870, 1873
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Divya Mishra answered |
Explanation:
Amendments to the Transport of Native Labourers Act:
- The Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 of Bengal was amended in the following years:
- 1865
- 1870
- 1873
Reasoning:
- The passage mentions that the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens in Assam was carried out under the provisions of the Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 of Bengal, and this Act underwent amendments in the years 1865, 1870, and 1873. These amendments were aimed at regulating the transportation of labourers for work in the tea gardens of Assam.
Amendments to the Transport of Native Labourers Act:
- The Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 of Bengal was amended in the following years:
- 1865
- 1870
- 1873
Reasoning:
- The passage mentions that the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens in Assam was carried out under the provisions of the Transport of Native Labourers Act (No. 111) of 1863 of Bengal, and this Act underwent amendments in the years 1865, 1870, and 1873. These amendments were aimed at regulating the transportation of labourers for work in the tea gardens of Assam.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.Q. Name the leader who headed the social movement for Jharkhand state.- a)Kalidas
- b)Gunda Dhar
- c)Birsa Munda
- d)Mahatma Gandhi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Q. Name the leader who headed the social movement for Jharkhand state.
a)
Kalidas
b)
Gunda Dhar
c)
Birsa Munda
d)
Mahatma Gandhi
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Divya Mishra answered |
Explanation:
Birsa Munda:
Birsa Munda was the charismatic leader who headed the social movement for the formation of the state of Jharkhand in India. He was an adivasi who played a significant role in leading a major uprising against the British.
Significance of Birsa Munda:
1. Birsa Munda became an important icon of the movement after his death.
2. He inspired literate adivasis to research and write about him, which helped in disseminating information about tribal customs and cultural practices.
3. This dissemination of information played a crucial role in creating a unified ethnic consciousness among the adivasis and fostered a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Impact on the Jharkhand Movement:
1. Birsa Munda's leadership and influence contributed to the formation of the state of Jharkhand in the year 2000.
2. His legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered by the people of Jharkhand, who see him as a symbol of resistance and empowerment.
In conclusion, Birsa Munda's leadership and role in the social movement for Jharkhand were instrumental in mobilizing the adivasis and creating a sense of unity and identity among them. His legacy continues to inspire the people of Jharkhand to this day.
Birsa Munda:
Birsa Munda was the charismatic leader who headed the social movement for the formation of the state of Jharkhand in India. He was an adivasi who played a significant role in leading a major uprising against the British.
Significance of Birsa Munda:
1. Birsa Munda became an important icon of the movement after his death.
2. He inspired literate adivasis to research and write about him, which helped in disseminating information about tribal customs and cultural practices.
3. This dissemination of information played a crucial role in creating a unified ethnic consciousness among the adivasis and fostered a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Impact on the Jharkhand Movement:
1. Birsa Munda's leadership and influence contributed to the formation of the state of Jharkhand in the year 2000.
2. His legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered by the people of Jharkhand, who see him as a symbol of resistance and empowerment.
In conclusion, Birsa Munda's leadership and role in the social movement for Jharkhand were instrumental in mobilizing the adivasis and creating a sense of unity and identity among them. His legacy continues to inspire the people of Jharkhand to this day.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.Q. The industry developed during the ________.- a)Pre-colonial period
- b)Colonial period
- c)Post-independence period
- d)Vedic period
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.
The industry began in India in 1851. Most of the tea gardens were situated in Assam. Since Assam was sparsely populated and the tea plantations were often located on uninhabited hillsides, the bulk of the sorely needed labour had to be imported from other provinces.
But to bring thousands of people every year from their far-off homes into strange lands, possessing an unhealthy climate required the provision of financial and other incentives which the tea planters were unwilling to offer. Instead they took recourse to fraud coercion and persuaded the government to pass regressive penal laws. Thus the recruitment of labourers for tea gardens of Assam was carried on by contractor under the provisions of transport of Native Labourers Act (No 111) of 1863 of Bengal as amended in 1865, 1870 and 1873.
Q. The industry developed during the ________.
a)
Pre-colonial period
b)
Colonial period
c)
Post-independence period
d)
Vedic period
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Divya Mishra answered |
Colonial period
The industry of tea cultivation in India began in 1851, which was during the Colonial period. During this time, most of the tea gardens were located in Assam, which was a British colony. The British planters established these gardens in Assam due to its suitable climate and terrain for growing tea plants.
Importation of labour
Since Assam was sparsely populated, the tea plantations had to import labour from other provinces. The planters required a large workforce to work in the tea gardens, and they resorted to bringing in laborers from distant regions. This led to the recruitment of thousands of people annually to work in the tea gardens of Assam.
Recruitment practices
The recruitment of laborers for the tea gardens of Assam was carried out through contractors under regressive laws such as the Transport of Native Labourers Act of 1863. These laws allowed for coercion, fraud, and other unethical practices to bring in laborers to work in the tea plantations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the tea industry in India developed during the Colonial period, specifically starting in 1851. The importation of labor from other provinces, the use of contractors, and the implementation of regressive laws for recruitment highlight the exploitative practices that were common during this time in the tea industry in Assam.
The industry of tea cultivation in India began in 1851, which was during the Colonial period. During this time, most of the tea gardens were located in Assam, which was a British colony. The British planters established these gardens in Assam due to its suitable climate and terrain for growing tea plants.
Importation of labour
Since Assam was sparsely populated, the tea plantations had to import labour from other provinces. The planters required a large workforce to work in the tea gardens, and they resorted to bringing in laborers from distant regions. This led to the recruitment of thousands of people annually to work in the tea gardens of Assam.
Recruitment practices
The recruitment of laborers for the tea gardens of Assam was carried out through contractors under regressive laws such as the Transport of Native Labourers Act of 1863. These laws allowed for coercion, fraud, and other unethical practices to bring in laborers to work in the tea plantations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the tea industry in India developed during the Colonial period, specifically starting in 1851. The importation of labor from other provinces, the use of contractors, and the implementation of regressive laws for recruitment highlight the exploitative practices that were common during this time in the tea industry in Assam.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.Q. Tribal movements are considered to be a part of New Social Movement. What comprises of New Social Movement?- a)Old issues of economic inequality
- b)Recognisation of power relatives
- c)Central role of political parties
- d)Quality life issues, identity, env ironment
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India carved out of South Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda. an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death Birsa became an important icon of the movement literate adivasis began to research and write about him. They disseminated information about tribal customs and cultural practices. This helped create a unified ethnic consciousness and a shared identity as Jharkhandis.
Q. Tribal movements are considered to be a part of New Social Movement. What comprises of New Social Movement?
a)
Old issues of economic inequality
b)
Recognisation of power relatives
c)
Central role of political parties
d)
Quality life issues, identity, env ironment
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Divya Mishra answered |
Explanation:
New Social Movements (NSMs)
NSMs differ from traditional social movements in their focus on quality of life issues, identity, and the environment. These movements often address concerns beyond economic inequality and political power.
Quality of Life Issues
One key component of NSMs is their emphasis on quality of life issues, such as environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and social justice. These movements strive to improve the overall well-being of individuals and communities.
Identity
NSMs also focus on issues related to identity, including the recognition and celebration of diverse cultural practices and traditions. These movements often seek to foster a sense of belonging and pride among marginalized groups.
Environment
Another important aspect of NSMs is their concern for the environment. These movements advocate for sustainable practices and policies to protect the natural world for current and future generations.
In conclusion, NSMs encompass a wide range of issues beyond traditional economic and political concerns. They strive to create positive social change by addressing quality of life issues, promoting cultural identity, and advocating for environmental sustainability.
New Social Movements (NSMs)
NSMs differ from traditional social movements in their focus on quality of life issues, identity, and the environment. These movements often address concerns beyond economic inequality and political power.
Quality of Life Issues
One key component of NSMs is their emphasis on quality of life issues, such as environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and social justice. These movements strive to improve the overall well-being of individuals and communities.
Identity
NSMs also focus on issues related to identity, including the recognition and celebration of diverse cultural practices and traditions. These movements often seek to foster a sense of belonging and pride among marginalized groups.
Environment
Another important aspect of NSMs is their concern for the environment. These movements advocate for sustainable practices and policies to protect the natural world for current and future generations.
In conclusion, NSMs encompass a wide range of issues beyond traditional economic and political concerns. They strive to create positive social change by addressing quality of life issues, promoting cultural identity, and advocating for environmental sustainability.
Arrange in sequence the process of Bidi making,
A. Dampening the tender leaves
B. Contractor sells bidi to manufacturer
C. Filling tobacco evenly and trying them with thread.
D. Manufacturer sells to distributor.
E. Villagers picks up tender leav es and sell them to forest department
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- a)E, C A, B, D
- b)E, A, C, B, D
- c)E, B, C, A, D
- d)A, C, B, D, E
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Arrange in sequence the process of Bidi making,
A. Dampening the tender leaves
B. Contractor sells bidi to manufacturer
C. Filling tobacco evenly and trying them with thread.
D. Manufacturer sells to distributor.
E. Villagers picks up tender leav es and sell them to forest department
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Dampening the tender leaves
B. Contractor sells bidi to manufacturer
C. Filling tobacco evenly and trying them with thread.
D. Manufacturer sells to distributor.
E. Villagers picks up tender leav es and sell them to forest department
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
a)
E, C A, B, D
b)
E, A, C, B, D
c)
E, B, C, A, D
d)
A, C, B, D, E
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Amita Das answered |
The process of bidi making:
1. The process of making bidis starts in forested villages where villagers pluck tendu leaves and sell it to the forest department or a private contractor who in turn sells it to the forest department. On average a person can collect 100 bundles (of 50 leaves each) a day.
2. The gov ernment then auctions the leav es to bidi factory owners who give it to the contractors.
3. The contractor in turn supplies tobacco and leaves to home-based workers. These workers, mostly women, roll the bidis – first dampening the leaves, then cutting them, filling in tobacco evenly and then tying them with thread.
4. The contractor picks up these bidis and sells them to the manufacturer who roasts them, and puts on his own brand label.
5. T he m anuf act ur er then sel ls t hem t o a distributor who distributes the packed bidis to wholesalers who in turn sell to your neighbourhood pan shops.
1. The process of making bidis starts in forested villages where villagers pluck tendu leaves and sell it to the forest department or a private contractor who in turn sells it to the forest department. On average a person can collect 100 bundles (of 50 leaves each) a day.
2. The gov ernment then auctions the leav es to bidi factory owners who give it to the contractors.
3. The contractor in turn supplies tobacco and leaves to home-based workers. These workers, mostly women, roll the bidis – first dampening the leaves, then cutting them, filling in tobacco evenly and then tying them with thread.
4. The contractor picks up these bidis and sells them to the manufacturer who roasts them, and puts on his own brand label.
5. T he m anuf act ur er then sel ls t hem t o a distributor who distributes the packed bidis to wholesalers who in turn sell to your neighbourhood pan shops.
Which of the following Statements is not power and responsibility delegated to the Panchayats?- a)To prepare plans and schemes for economic development
- b)To promote skills that will enhance social justice
- c)To levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees
- d)To m ake sure that endogamy is pr act ic ed amongst rural youth
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following Statements is not power and responsibility delegated to the Panchayats?
a)
To prepare plans and schemes for economic development
b)
To promote skills that will enhance social justice
c)
To levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees
d)
To m ake sure that endogamy is pr act ic ed amongst rural youth
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Amita Das answered |
The following powers and responsibility were delegated to the Panchayats:
- to prepare plans and schemes for economic development
- to promote schemes that will enhance social justice
- to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees
- help in the devolution of governmental responsibilities, especially that of finances to local authorities
Washermen, Potters, Goldsmiths, Oil-pressures are known as:- a)Dalits
- b)Service Castes
- c)Labourers
- d)Vaishyas
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Washermen, Potters, Goldsmiths, Oil-pressures are known as:
a)
Dalits
b)
Service Castes
c)
Labourers
d)
Vaishyas
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Rural life also supported many other specialists and crafts persons as storytellers, astrologers, priests, water-distributors, and oil-pressers. The diversity of occupations in rural India was reflected in the caste system, which in most regions included specialist and ‘service’ castes such as Dry Cleaners, Potters, and Goldsmiths.
The non-economic characters of the market are :
A. symbol of inter-group social relations
B. expression of hierarchy and social distance
C. buying and selling of forest products
D. indigenous banking system of ‘hundiChoose the correct answer from the options given below :- a)A and D only
- b)C and D only
- c)A and B only
- d)B and C only’
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The non-economic characters of the market are :
A. symbol of inter-group social relations
B. expression of hierarchy and social distance
C. buying and selling of forest products
D. indigenous banking system of ‘hundi
A. symbol of inter-group social relations
B. expression of hierarchy and social distance
C. buying and selling of forest products
D. indigenous banking system of ‘hundi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
a)
A and D only
b)
C and D only
c)
A and B only
d)
B and C only’
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Subhankar Rane answered |
Understanding Non-Economic Characters of the Market
The non-economic characters of the market reflect social dynamics rather than mere transactions. Here’s an analysis of the options provided:
Option A: Symbol of Inter-group Social Relations
- Markets often serve as venues for different groups to interact.
- They facilitate relationships and networks beyond economic exchanges.
Option B: Expression of Hierarchy and Social Distance
- Markets can reveal social hierarchies based on status, caste, or wealth.
- The way individuals engage in transactions can indicate their social standing.
Option C: Buying and Selling of Forest Products
- This option focuses on a specific economic activity.
- While it highlights a market function, it does not encompass the broader social implications.
Option D: Indigenous Banking System of ‘Hundi’
- The ‘Hundi’ system represents a traditional way of exchanging credit and trust within communities.
- Although it has economic elements, it also emphasizes social ties and relationships.
Correct Answer: D (B and C only)
- The correct answer reflects how markets embody social structures and dynamics.
- Options B and C highlight the aspects of hierarchy and social relationships, which go beyond mere economic transactions.
- They illustrate how markets can be a reflection of societal norms and values rather than just economic exchanges.
In conclusion, the non-economic characters of the market are pivotal in understanding societal interactions, making option D the most accurate choice.
The non-economic characters of the market reflect social dynamics rather than mere transactions. Here’s an analysis of the options provided:
Option A: Symbol of Inter-group Social Relations
- Markets often serve as venues for different groups to interact.
- They facilitate relationships and networks beyond economic exchanges.
Option B: Expression of Hierarchy and Social Distance
- Markets can reveal social hierarchies based on status, caste, or wealth.
- The way individuals engage in transactions can indicate their social standing.
Option C: Buying and Selling of Forest Products
- This option focuses on a specific economic activity.
- While it highlights a market function, it does not encompass the broader social implications.
Option D: Indigenous Banking System of ‘Hundi’
- The ‘Hundi’ system represents a traditional way of exchanging credit and trust within communities.
- Although it has economic elements, it also emphasizes social ties and relationships.
Correct Answer: D (B and C only)
- The correct answer reflects how markets embody social structures and dynamics.
- Options B and C highlight the aspects of hierarchy and social relationships, which go beyond mere economic transactions.
- They illustrate how markets can be a reflection of societal norms and values rather than just economic exchanges.
In conclusion, the non-economic characters of the market are pivotal in understanding societal interactions, making option D the most accurate choice.
The legal provisions against violence and humiliation to Dalits and Adivasis strengthened by :- a)Government of India Act, 1935
- b)Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, 1989
- c)93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2006
- d)Article 17, Constitution of India 1950
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The legal provisions against violence and humiliation to Dalits and Adivasis strengthened by :
a)
Government of India Act, 1935
b)
Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, 1989
c)
93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2006
d)
Article 17, Constitution of India 1950
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Siddharth Choudhary answered |
Government of India Act, 1935:
The Government of India Act, 1935 was a significant legislation that laid the foundation for the governance of British India until its partition in 1947. Although this act did not specifically address the issues of violence and humiliation faced by Dalits and Adivasis, it did provide certain provisions that indirectly contributed to strengthening their legal protection.
Separation of powers:
- The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced a federal system that separated legislative, executive, and judicial powers. This separation of powers created checks and balances, ensuring that the rights of all citizens, including Dalits and Adivasis, were protected and enforced.
Responsible government:
- The act also introduced the concept of responsible government, which meant that the executive authority was responsible to the legislature. This system of accountability made it possible for grievances and injustices faced by Dalits and Adivasis to be brought to the attention of the government and addressed through legislative measures.
Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, 1989:
The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is a comprehensive legislation enacted by the Indian government to prevent atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis. This act strengthens the legal provisions by specifically addressing the issues of violence and humiliation faced by these marginalized communities.
Definition of atrocity:
- The act defines various forms of atrocities including physical assault, sexual exploitation, and humiliation committed against Dalits and Adivasis. By clearly defining these acts as crimes, it provides a legal framework for their prevention and punishment.
Protection of civil rights:
- The act also safeguards the civil rights of Dalits and Adivasis by prohibiting any discrimination against them in public places, granting them equal access to public services, and ensuring their representation in government bodies.
Strict punishments:
- One of the key features of the act is the provision for stringent punishments for those found guilty of committing atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis. This includes imprisonment, fines, and additional compensation to the victims.
93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2006:
The 93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2006 is another important step taken by the Indian government to strengthen the legal provisions against violence and humiliation faced by Dalits and Adivasis.
Reservation in educational institutions:
- This amendment introduced a provision for reservation of seats in private unaided educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes, including Dalits and Adivasis. This ensures their access to quality education and opportunities for upliftment.
Article 17, Constitution of India 1950:
Article 17 of the Constitution of India, 1950 explicitly abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form. It is a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution that strengthens the legal provisions against violence and humiliation faced by Dalits and Adivasis.
Prohibition of untouchability:
- Article 17 makes it illegal to practice or promote untouchability, which was historically prevalent and targeted Dalits. This constitutional provision serves as a strong deterrent against acts of violence and discrimination based on caste.
Safeguarding the rights of Dalits and Adivasis:
- Article 17, along with other constitutional provisions, establishes the state's responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of Dalits and Adivasis. It provides a legal framework for their empowerment and ensures that they are treated as equal citizens.
In conclusion, while the Government of India Act, 1935
The Government of India Act, 1935 was a significant legislation that laid the foundation for the governance of British India until its partition in 1947. Although this act did not specifically address the issues of violence and humiliation faced by Dalits and Adivasis, it did provide certain provisions that indirectly contributed to strengthening their legal protection.
Separation of powers:
- The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced a federal system that separated legislative, executive, and judicial powers. This separation of powers created checks and balances, ensuring that the rights of all citizens, including Dalits and Adivasis, were protected and enforced.
Responsible government:
- The act also introduced the concept of responsible government, which meant that the executive authority was responsible to the legislature. This system of accountability made it possible for grievances and injustices faced by Dalits and Adivasis to be brought to the attention of the government and addressed through legislative measures.
Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, 1989:
The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is a comprehensive legislation enacted by the Indian government to prevent atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis. This act strengthens the legal provisions by specifically addressing the issues of violence and humiliation faced by these marginalized communities.
Definition of atrocity:
- The act defines various forms of atrocities including physical assault, sexual exploitation, and humiliation committed against Dalits and Adivasis. By clearly defining these acts as crimes, it provides a legal framework for their prevention and punishment.
Protection of civil rights:
- The act also safeguards the civil rights of Dalits and Adivasis by prohibiting any discrimination against them in public places, granting them equal access to public services, and ensuring their representation in government bodies.
Strict punishments:
- One of the key features of the act is the provision for stringent punishments for those found guilty of committing atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis. This includes imprisonment, fines, and additional compensation to the victims.
93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2006:
The 93rd Constitutional Amendment, 2006 is another important step taken by the Indian government to strengthen the legal provisions against violence and humiliation faced by Dalits and Adivasis.
Reservation in educational institutions:
- This amendment introduced a provision for reservation of seats in private unaided educational institutions for socially and educationally backward classes, including Dalits and Adivasis. This ensures their access to quality education and opportunities for upliftment.
Article 17, Constitution of India 1950:
Article 17 of the Constitution of India, 1950 explicitly abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form. It is a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution that strengthens the legal provisions against violence and humiliation faced by Dalits and Adivasis.
Prohibition of untouchability:
- Article 17 makes it illegal to practice or promote untouchability, which was historically prevalent and targeted Dalits. This constitutional provision serves as a strong deterrent against acts of violence and discrimination based on caste.
Safeguarding the rights of Dalits and Adivasis:
- Article 17, along with other constitutional provisions, establishes the state's responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of Dalits and Adivasis. It provides a legal framework for their empowerment and ensures that they are treated as equal citizens.
In conclusion, while the Government of India Act, 1935
Community Identity is based on:- a)Birth and belongingness
- b)Qualification and achiev ements
- c)Choice and competency
- d)Competency and negotiation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Community Identity is based on:
a)
Birth and belongingness
b)
Qualification and achiev ements
c)
Choice and competency
d)
Competency and negotiation
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Anjali Sharma answered |
Community identity is based on birth and ‘belonging’ rather than on some form of acquired qualifications or ‘accomplishment’. It is what we ‘are’ rather than what we have ‘become’.
In 1957, All India Radio acquired hugely popular channel which grew to become a money-spinning channel for AIR. The name of the channel was:- a)Hum Log
- b)Vividh Bharati
- c)Doordarshan
- d)Bunivaad
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In 1957, All India Radio acquired hugely popular channel which grew to become a money-spinning channel for AIR. The name of the channel was:
a)
Hum Log
b)
Vividh Bharati
c)
Doordarshan
d)
Bunivaad
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Amita Das answered |
In 1957 AIR acquired the hugely popular channel Vividh Bharati, which soon began to carry sponsored programmes and advertisements and grew to become a money-spinning channel for AIR.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.Q. What did the Indian nationalists fight for :- a)Political freedom
- b)Economic freedom
- c)Citizenship
- d)Swaraj
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.
Q. What did the Indian nationalists fight for :
a)
Political freedom
b)
Economic freedom
c)
Citizenship
d)
Swaraj
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Simran Rane answered |
Explanation:
Swaraj as a Birthright:
Indian nationalists fought for Swaraj, which means self-rule or self-governance. They believed that the people of India have the right to be sovereign and have control over their own political and economic affairs.
Political Freedom:
Political freedom was a key demand of Indian nationalists. They wanted to free India from colonial rule and establish a government that represented the will of the Indian people.
Economic Freedom:
In addition to political freedom, Indian nationalists also fought for economic freedom. They believed that India should have control over its own economic resources and be free from exploitation by foreign powers.
Therefore, the Indian nationalists fought for both political and economic freedom, with the ultimate goal of achieving Swaraj or self-rule for the people of India.
Swaraj as a Birthright:
Indian nationalists fought for Swaraj, which means self-rule or self-governance. They believed that the people of India have the right to be sovereign and have control over their own political and economic affairs.
Political Freedom:
Political freedom was a key demand of Indian nationalists. They wanted to free India from colonial rule and establish a government that represented the will of the Indian people.
Economic Freedom:
In addition to political freedom, Indian nationalists also fought for economic freedom. They believed that India should have control over its own economic resources and be free from exploitation by foreign powers.
Therefore, the Indian nationalists fought for both political and economic freedom, with the ultimate goal of achieving Swaraj or self-rule for the people of India.
Which of the following is not the characteristic of Caste?- a)Social and Religious hierarchy
- b)Segmental Div ision of Society
- c)Unrestricted Choice of Occupation
- d)Restrictions on feeding and Social Intercourse
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is not the characteristic of Caste?
a)
Social and Religious hierarchy
b)
Segmental Div ision of Society
c)
Unrestricted Choice of Occupation
d)
Restrictions on feeding and Social Intercourse
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Saumya Pillai answered |
The correct answer is option 'A': Social and Religious hierarchy.
Explanation:
Caste is a social system that has been prevalent in India for centuries. It is characterized by several distinct features, but one of the key characteristics of caste is its social and religious hierarchy.
Caste is a rigid system that divides society into different groups or castes based on birth. These castes are ranked in a hierarchical order, with the upper castes enjoying more privileges and power than the lower castes. This hierarchical structure is based on social and religious beliefs and is deeply ingrained in Indian society.
However, the other options listed in the question are characteristics of caste. Let's discuss them in detail:
b) Segmental Division of Society:
Caste divides society into distinct segments or groups, each with its own set of rights, responsibilities, and privileges. These segments are hereditary and one's caste is determined at birth. The division is based on occupational roles, rituals, and social status.
c) Unrestricted Choice of Occupation:
Caste determines not only an individual's social status but also their occupation. Each caste is associated with a particular occupation or profession, and traditionally, individuals were expected to follow the occupation of their caste. This restricted mobility and limited the choices available to individuals in terms of their profession.
d) Restrictions on Feeding and Social Intercourse:
Caste imposes strict rules and restrictions on social interactions and intermingling between castes. There are rules about who can eat with whom, who can marry whom, and who can socialize with whom. These restrictions are based on notions of purity and pollution, with certain castes being considered higher or lower in status.
In conclusion, caste is characterized by segmental division, restrictions on feeding and social intercourse, and limitations on occupational choice. The only option that does not align with the characteristics of caste is the absence of a social and religious hierarchy (option 'A').
Explanation:
Caste is a social system that has been prevalent in India for centuries. It is characterized by several distinct features, but one of the key characteristics of caste is its social and religious hierarchy.
Caste is a rigid system that divides society into different groups or castes based on birth. These castes are ranked in a hierarchical order, with the upper castes enjoying more privileges and power than the lower castes. This hierarchical structure is based on social and religious beliefs and is deeply ingrained in Indian society.
However, the other options listed in the question are characteristics of caste. Let's discuss them in detail:
b) Segmental Division of Society:
Caste divides society into distinct segments or groups, each with its own set of rights, responsibilities, and privileges. These segments are hereditary and one's caste is determined at birth. The division is based on occupational roles, rituals, and social status.
c) Unrestricted Choice of Occupation:
Caste determines not only an individual's social status but also their occupation. Each caste is associated with a particular occupation or profession, and traditionally, individuals were expected to follow the occupation of their caste. This restricted mobility and limited the choices available to individuals in terms of their profession.
d) Restrictions on Feeding and Social Intercourse:
Caste imposes strict rules and restrictions on social interactions and intermingling between castes. There are rules about who can eat with whom, who can marry whom, and who can socialize with whom. These restrictions are based on notions of purity and pollution, with certain castes being considered higher or lower in status.
In conclusion, caste is characterized by segmental division, restrictions on feeding and social intercourse, and limitations on occupational choice. The only option that does not align with the characteristics of caste is the absence of a social and religious hierarchy (option 'A').
Regionalism in India can be understood with reference to :- a)Religion
- b)Caste
- c)Class
- d)Ethnicity
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Regionalism in India can be understood with reference to :
a)
Religion
b)
Caste
c)
Class
d)
Ethnicity
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Anjana Bose answered |
Understanding Regionalism in India
Regionalism in India is a multifaceted phenomenon that can indeed be closely linked to religion among other factors. Here’s a detailed exploration of this concept:
Religious Diversity
- India is home to a plethora of religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
- Each region often has a predominant religion that shapes its culture, traditions, and societal norms. For example, states like Punjab have a strong Sikh influence, while states like Uttar Pradesh are predominantly Hindu.
Religious Identity and Politics
- Religious identities play a crucial role in regional politics. Political parties often mobilize support based on religious affiliations, which can lead to regional divisions.
- Issues like the Ayodhya dispute have highlighted how religious sentiments can fuel regionalism, affecting social cohesion.
Language and Religion
- Language often intertwines with religion, as many regional languages have religious texts and literature that resonate with local populations.
- The promotion of regional languages can reinforce religious identities, leading to a stronger sense of regionalism.
Social Cohesion and Conflict
- While religion can foster a sense of belonging among communities, it can also lead to conflicts, especially when different religious groups vie for power or recognition in a region.
- This can result in regionalism being both a unifying and divisive force.
Conclusion
In summary, religion is a significant factor in understanding regionalism in India. It shapes identities, influences politics, and affects social dynamics, making it a critical lens through which to analyze regional disparities and unity in the country.
Regionalism in India is a multifaceted phenomenon that can indeed be closely linked to religion among other factors. Here’s a detailed exploration of this concept:
Religious Diversity
- India is home to a plethora of religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
- Each region often has a predominant religion that shapes its culture, traditions, and societal norms. For example, states like Punjab have a strong Sikh influence, while states like Uttar Pradesh are predominantly Hindu.
Religious Identity and Politics
- Religious identities play a crucial role in regional politics. Political parties often mobilize support based on religious affiliations, which can lead to regional divisions.
- Issues like the Ayodhya dispute have highlighted how religious sentiments can fuel regionalism, affecting social cohesion.
Language and Religion
- Language often intertwines with religion, as many regional languages have religious texts and literature that resonate with local populations.
- The promotion of regional languages can reinforce religious identities, leading to a stronger sense of regionalism.
Social Cohesion and Conflict
- While religion can foster a sense of belonging among communities, it can also lead to conflicts, especially when different religious groups vie for power or recognition in a region.
- This can result in regionalism being both a unifying and divisive force.
Conclusion
In summary, religion is a significant factor in understanding regionalism in India. It shapes identities, influences politics, and affects social dynamics, making it a critical lens through which to analyze regional disparities and unity in the country.
Liberalisation can be understood as :- a)Privatisation and Marketisation
- b)Government regulations for industry
- c)Promoting government investment
- d)Increasing import duties on goods
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Liberalisation can be understood as :
a)
Privatisation and Marketisation
b)
Government regulations for industry
c)
Promoting government investment
d)
Increasing import duties on goods
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Rohit Goyal answered |
Liberalisation refers to the process of removing government restrictions and regulations on economic activities, allowing for more competition and market forces to determine the allocation of resources. It is often associated with the transition from a centrally planned economy to a market-oriented one. In the context of the given options, liberalisation can be understood as the combination of privatisation and marketisation.
a) Privatisation:
Privatisation refers to the transfer of ownership and control of state-owned enterprises to the private sector. This involves selling off government assets and allowing private individuals or companies to operate and manage these entities. Privatisation aims to increase efficiency, competition, and productivity by introducing market discipline and reducing government intervention in the economy. It allows for profit motives and market forces to drive decision-making, leading to better resource allocation and improved performance.
b) Marketisation:
Marketisation refers to the process of introducing market mechanisms and competition into sectors that were previously under government control or regulation. This involves creating market-oriented policies, removing barriers to entry, and encouraging private sector participation. Marketisation aims to increase efficiency, innovation, and consumer choice by allowing market forces to determine prices, quantities, and quality of goods and services. It promotes competition as a means to improve productivity and allocative efficiency.
Liberalisation through privatisation and marketisation has been a common approach adopted by many countries to stimulate economic growth, attract foreign investment, and enhance competitiveness. By reducing government control and intervention, it encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. It allows for the efficient allocation of resources, as prices and market signals guide decision-making. Furthermore, liberalisation can lead to increased consumer welfare through greater choice, lower prices, and improved quality of goods and services.
Overall, privatisation and marketisation are key aspects of liberalisation, as they promote the role of the private sector and market forces in driving economic activities. By removing government regulations and allowing for competition, liberalisation aims to create a more dynamic and efficient economy.
a) Privatisation:
Privatisation refers to the transfer of ownership and control of state-owned enterprises to the private sector. This involves selling off government assets and allowing private individuals or companies to operate and manage these entities. Privatisation aims to increase efficiency, competition, and productivity by introducing market discipline and reducing government intervention in the economy. It allows for profit motives and market forces to drive decision-making, leading to better resource allocation and improved performance.
b) Marketisation:
Marketisation refers to the process of introducing market mechanisms and competition into sectors that were previously under government control or regulation. This involves creating market-oriented policies, removing barriers to entry, and encouraging private sector participation. Marketisation aims to increase efficiency, innovation, and consumer choice by allowing market forces to determine prices, quantities, and quality of goods and services. It promotes competition as a means to improve productivity and allocative efficiency.
Liberalisation through privatisation and marketisation has been a common approach adopted by many countries to stimulate economic growth, attract foreign investment, and enhance competitiveness. By reducing government control and intervention, it encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. It allows for the efficient allocation of resources, as prices and market signals guide decision-making. Furthermore, liberalisation can lead to increased consumer welfare through greater choice, lower prices, and improved quality of goods and services.
Overall, privatisation and marketisation are key aspects of liberalisation, as they promote the role of the private sector and market forces in driving economic activities. By removing government regulations and allowing for competition, liberalisation aims to create a more dynamic and efficient economy.
Out of the f ollowing selec t the social welf are responsibilities that Panchayat needs to perform :
A. Recording of Birth and Death Rates and construction of Roads
B. Construction of public buildings and promoting small cottage industries
C. Maintaining burial grounds and establishment of child welfare centres
D. Propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- a)A and B only
- b)B and C only
- c)D and A only
- d)C and D only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Out of the f ollowing selec t the social welf are responsibilities that Panchayat needs to perform :
A. Recording of Birth and Death Rates and construction of Roads
B. Construction of public buildings and promoting small cottage industries
C. Maintaining burial grounds and establishment of child welfare centres
D. Propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. Recording of Birth and Death Rates and construction of Roads
B. Construction of public buildings and promoting small cottage industries
C. Maintaining burial grounds and establishment of child welfare centres
D. Propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
a)
A and B only
b)
B and C only
c)
D and A only
d)
C and D only
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Amita Das answered |
Social welfare responsibilities of the Panchayats include the maintenance of burning and burial grounds, recording statistics of births and deaths, establishment of child welfare and maternity centres, control of cattle pounds, propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities.
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.Q. Nation state is the.- a)Nationalism
- b)Political state
- c)Society
- d)Sovereignty
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: Please read the passage and answer the questions that follows.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.
If capitalism became the dominant economic system, nation states became the dominant political form.
Societies however are not always organised along the lines of nation-states. Nation state pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world. A government has sovereign power within a defined territorial area and the people are citizens of a single nation. Nation-state are closely associated with the rise of nationalism. The principle of nationalism assumes that any set of people have a right to be free and exercise sovereign power. It is an important part of the rise of democratic ideas. Nationalism implied that the people of India have an equal right to be sovereign. Indian nationalist during the colonial rule declared ‘Swaraj’ as their birth - right and fought for both political and economic freedom.
Q. Nation state is the.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Political state
c)
Society
d)
Sovereignty
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Prashanth Das answered |
Nation State
Nation state is a specific type of political state that is characterized by having a government with sovereign power within a defined territorial area. In this system, the people within that territory are considered citizens of a single nation.
Characteristics of a Nation State
- A government with sovereign power
- Defined territorial area
- Citizens belonging to a single nation
Association with Nationalism
Nation states are closely associated with the rise of nationalism, which is the belief that any group of people have the right to be free and exercise sovereign power.
Relation to Democratic Ideas
Nationalism played a significant role in the rise of democratic ideas, as it implied that all people within a nation state have an equal right to be sovereign. This idea was particularly important in the context of colonial rule, as seen in the Indian nationalist movement where the concept of 'Swaraj' was declared as a birthright.
In conclusion, the concept of a nation state is closely tied to political governance, sovereignty, and the rights of citizens within a defined territory. It is an essential aspect of modern political systems and is often linked to the principles of nationalism and democracy.
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