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Adivasis practise a range of tribal religions that involve the following except
  • a)
    Lord Krishna
  • b)
    Worship of ancestors
  • c)
    Village
  • d)
    Nature spirits
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered  •  Sep 19, 2023
Class 8
Adivasis practise a range of tribal religions that are different from Islam, Hinduism and Christianity. These often involve the worship of ancestors, village and nature spirits, the last associated with and residing in various sites in the landscape – ‘mountain-spirits’, ‘river-spirits’, ‘animal-spirits’, etc.

Explain the reason why groups may be marginalized.
  • a)
    Because of government profit
  • b)
    Less Majority
  • c)
    Both (a) & (b)
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavya Saxena answered  •  Jan 09, 2020
Class 8
Groups of people or communities may have the experience of being excluded. Their marginalization can be because they speak a different language, follow different customs or belong to a different religious group from the majority community. They may also feel marginalized because they are poor, considered to be of low social status and viewed as being less human than others. The government releases various schemes to gain profit through the influence of these people and groups.

Fire can be controlled by removing one or more of these requirements. Can you list these requirements? 
  • a)
    carbon dioxide
  • b)
    nitrogen
  • c)
    oxygen
  • d)
    hydrogen
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Simran Sarkar answered  •  2 weeks ago
Class 8
Requirements for Fire:
- Oxygen: Oxygen is necessary for combustion to occur. It helps in the chemical reaction between the fuel and heat source.
- Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen: These gases are not necessary for fire to burn. In fact, they can act as fire suppressants by displacing oxygen or cooling the fuel.
Therefore, by removing oxygen from the equ
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Consider the following pairs:
1. Satluj River - Originates from Beas Kund
2. Ravi River - Originates from Bara Bhangal Glacier
3. Yamuna River - Forms the eastern boundary of Himachal Pradesh with Uttarakhand
4. Spiti River - Joins the Satluj River near Khab
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
  • a)
    Only one pair
  • b)
    Only two pairs
  • c)
    Only three pairs
  • d)
    All four pairs
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Kaur answered  •  2 weeks ago
Class 8
Analysis of River-Origin Pairs
To determine how many pairs are correctly matched, let's analyze each statement one by one.
1. Satluj River - Originates from Beas Kund
- Explanation: The Satluj River actually originates from the Rakhigarhi region in Tibet, not Beas Kund. Hence, this pair is incorrect.
2. Ravi River - Originates from Bara Bhangal G
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- Explanation: The Ravi River originates from the Bara Bhangal Glacier in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh. This pair is correct.
3. Yamuna River - Forms the eastern boundary of Himachal Pradesh with Uttarakhand
- Explanation: The Yamuna River does indeed form the eastern boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This pair is correct.
4. Spiti River - Joins the Satluj River near Khab
- Explanation: The Spiti River does join the Satluj River at Khab, making this pair correct.
Conclusion
- Out of the four pairs analyzed:
- Only the first pair is incorrect.
- The second, third, and fourth pairs are correct.
Thus, a total of three pairs are correctly matched. Therefore, the answer is option C: Only three pairs.

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Class 8
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
(i) The United Nations was founded in 1945.
(ii) The headquarters of the United Nations is in Geneva.
(iii) The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
(iv) The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague.
(v) UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
  • a)
    (i), (iii), and (iv) only
  • b)
    (ii), (iii), and (iv) only
  • c)
    (i), (iii), (iv), and (v) only
  • d)
    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanaya Tiwari answered  •  Oct 06, 2024
Class 8
Correct Statements Explained
The correct answer is option 'c' which includes statements (i), (iii), (iv), and (v). Here's a detailed breakdown:
Statement (i): The United Nations was founded in 1945.
- This statement is correct. The United Nations (UN) was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II, to promote peace and cooperation among nations.
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- This statement is incorrect. The main headquarters of the UN is located in New York City, USA. While Geneva is home to many UN agencies and offices, it is not the main headquarters.
Statement (iii): The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- This statement is correct. The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 and is responsible for international public health, functioning as a specialized agency of the UN.
Statement (iv): The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague.
- This statement is correct. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is the principal judicial organ of the UN, is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Statement (v): UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
- This statement is correct. UNICEF was originally created to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II, and it now focuses on children's rights and welfare worldwide.
Summary of Correct Statements
- (i) Correct: Founded in 1945
- (iii) Correct: WHO is a specialized UN agency
- (iv) Correct: ICJ is in The Hague
- (v) Correct: UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Thus, the valid statements are (i), (iii), (iv), and (v), making option 'c' the right choice.

Please if their is any code which will give maximum discount on edurev infinity?

Saumya Chauhan answered  •  Oct 16, 2021
Class 8
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Which of the following crops is NOT included in the six rabi crops for which the MSP was recently announced?
  • a)
    Wheat
  • b)
    Barley
  • c)
    Rice
  • d)
    Gram
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Soha Kapoor answered  •  Oct 18, 2024
Class 8
Understanding Rabi Crops
Rabi crops are those that are sown in the winter and harvested in the spring. In India, these crops are crucial for ensuring food security and providing income to farmers. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a government-set price to purchase directly from the farmer, ensuring they receive a fair price for their produce.
List of Six Rabi Crops
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When iron and sulphur are heated at high temperature
  • a)
    Black coloured FeS is formed
  • b)
    Mixture of iron and sulphur is obtained
  • c)
    Yellow coloured iron sulphide is formed
  • d)
    They do not heat
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Tanishq Verma answered  •  3 weeks ago
Class 8
When iron and sulphur are heated at high temperature, black colored FeS is formed.

Explanation:
When iron (Fe) and sulphur (S) are heated together at high temperature, a chemical reaction takes place between them, resulting in the formation of iron sulphide (FeS). This reaction is known as a synthesis reaction.

The reaction can be represented by the following equation:... more

Choose the correct abstract noun for the given words.
Q. friend: ________
  • a)
    friends
  • b)
    group
  • c)
    friendship
  • d)
    school
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Alekhya jain answered  •  Aug 31, 2023
Class 8
Explanation:

Abstract nouns are words that cannot be seen, touched, heard, smelled or tasted. They are things that are felt emotionally, mentally or spiritually. They are qualities, ideas or conditions that cannot be experienced by the five senses. In this question, we are asked to choose the correct abstract noun for the word friend.

The word friend is a common noun that re
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सुदामा ने चावलों की पोटली कहाँ रखी हुई थी? (a) काँख में (b) बैग में (c) हाथ में (d) गट्ठरी में?

Divya Das answered  •  Nov 07, 2021
Class 8
Introduction:
The question asks about the location where Sudama had kept the pot of rice.

Answer:
Sudama, a childhood friend of Lord Krishna, was a poor Brahmin who lived in a small village. One day, he decided to visit Lord Krishna in Dwarka to seek his help in overcoming his financial difficulties. Sudama wanted to offer a humble gift to Lord Krishna, so he dec
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What is a key difference between the secularism practiced in the U.S. and in India?
  • a)
    Indian secularism allows for some state intervention in religious affairs
  • b)
    Government buildings and institutions do not display religious symbols.
  • c)
    Indian secularism promotes state sponsorship of religious groups
  • d)
    U.S. secularism requires state control of religious practices
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirban Malik answered  •  Sep 18, 2024
Class 8
Key Difference between Secularism in the U.S. and India

Separation of Religion and State:
- In the United States, secularism is characterized by a strict separation of religion and state. This means that the government does not endorse or favor any particular religion, and religious institutions operate independently from the state.
- On the other hand, Indian se
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What is the name of the MR vaccine released by Indian immunologists to protect children against measles and rubella?
  • a)
    RubixM
  • b)
    MeasloGuard
  • c)
    Immunella
  • d)
    Mabella
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anushka Choudhury answered  •  May 26, 2024
Class 8
MR Vaccine released by Indian Immunologists
The MR vaccine released by Indian immunologists to protect children against measles and rubella is called Mabella.

Importance of the MR Vaccine
- The MR vaccine is crucial in preventing measles and rubella, which are highly contagious diseases that can have serious complications, especially in children.
- Measles c
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