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7th Class Telugu Study Material Sem 1

• 1st Lesson The Universe and The Earth
• 2nd Lesson Forests
• 3rd Lesson Learning Through Maps
• 4th Lesson Delhi Sultanate
• 5th Lesson Kakatiya Kingdom
• 6th Lesson Vijayanagara Empire

7th Class Social Studies Guide Pdf Sem 2

• 7th Lesson Mughal Empire
• 8th Lesson Bhakthi – Sufi
• 9th Lesson Indian Constitution – An Introduction
• 10th Lesson State Government
• 11th Lesson Road Safety Education
• 12th Lesson Markets Around Us
• 13th Lesson Women Change the World

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• Chapter 1 విశ్వం మరియు భూమి
• Chapter 2 అడవులు
• Chapter 3 పటాల ద్వారా అధ్యయనం
• Chapter 4 ఢిల్లీ సుల్తానులు
• Chapter 5 కాకతీయ రాజ్యం
• Chapter 6 విజయనగర సామ్రాజ్యం

AP 7th Class Social Study Material Pdf Sem 2

• Chapter 7 మొఘల్ సామ్రాజ్యం
• Chapter 8 భక్తి – సూఫీ
• Chapter 9 భారత రాజ్యాంగం – పరిచయం
• Chapter 10 రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం
• Chapter 11 రహదారి భద్రత
• Chapter 12 మన పరిసరాలలో ఉన్న మార్కెట్లు
• Chapter 13 ప్రపంచ పరివర్తనలో మహిళలు

AP 7th Class Social Study Material Pdf English Medium (Old Syllabus)

• Chapter 1 Reading Maps of Different Kinds
• Chapter 2 Rain and Rivers
• Chapter 3 Tanks and Ground Water
• Chapter 4 Oceans and Fishing
• Chapter 5 Europe
• Chapter 6 Africa
• Chapter 7 Handicrafts and Handlooms
• Chapter 8 Industrial Revolution
• Chapter 9 Production in a Factory – A Paper Mill
• Chapter 10 Importance of Transport System
• Chapter 11 New Kings and Kingdoms
• Chapter 12 The Kakatiyas – Emergence of the Regional Kingdom
• Chapter 13 The Kings of Vijayanagara
• Chapter 14 Mughal Empire
• Chapter 15 Establishment of the British Empire in India
• Chapter 16 Making of Laws in the State Assembly
• Chapter 17 Implementation of Laws in the District
• Chapter 18 Caste Discrimination and the Struggle for Equality
• Chapter 19 Livelihood and Struggles of Urban Workers
• Chapter 20 Folk Religion
• Chapter 21 Devotional Paths to the Divine
• Chapter 22 Rulers and Buildings

SCERT AP Board 10th Class Social Solutions 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India’s Constitution Textbook Questions and Answers.

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10th Class Social Studies 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India’s Constitution Textbook Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
Find the odd one out.
a) Indian Constitution adopts from experiences of freedom struggle.
b) Indian Constitution adopts from already existing Constitutions.
c) Indian Constitution has remained the same since its drafting.
d) Indian Constitution provides principles and provisions for ruling the country.
Answer:
The odd one is ‘c’. It is: Indian Constitution has remained the same since its drafting.

Question 2.
Correct the false statements:
a) There was unanimity of opinion on all provisions during CA debates.
b) The makers of Constitution represented only certain regions of the country.
c) Constitution provides certain provisions to amend articles in it.
d) Supreme Court of India has said that basic features of Constitution may also be amended.
Answer:
a) There was no unanimity of opinion on all provisions during CA debates.
b) The makers of Constitution represented all the regions of the country.
c) Constitution provides certain provisions to amend articles in it.
d) The Supreme Court of India has said that basic features of Constitution cannot be amended.

Question 3.
Describe the unitary and federal principles of Indian government as discussed in the CA debates.
(OR)
Distinguish between federal and unitary systems. June 2017)
Answer:
Our Constitution reaffirms that India is a unitary and a federal state. The following principles represent the unitary and federal characters.
Unitary Principles :

1. Single citizenship,
2. The supremacy of the Constitution,
3. Residual powers to central governments,
4. Single Judiciary,
5. Uniformity of fundamental rights,
6. Provision for All India Services.

Federal Principles :

1. Dual Polity,
2. Sovereign Powers to States,
3. State Services.

Question 4.
How does the Constitution reflect the political events of the time? Draw from previous chapters on the freedom struggle.
Answer:

1. Indian Constitution adopts from the experience of the freedom struggle.
2. It reflects the political events of time.
3. It provides for equality, liberty, justice and fraternity.
4. It promises adult universal franchise, fundamental rights which were most sought after during freedom struggle.
5. It grants single citizenship and independent judiciary to protect the integrity of the country and the rights and liberties of people.
6. A reference to the history of British rule and Indian independence struggle provides basic idea of self-governance that emerged into a people’s participative democracy.
7. The representatives of princely states declared the First Round table conference that they would join an ‘All India Federation with a Self-Governing British India’. This prefered creation of All India Federation.

Question 5.
What differences would it have made to the making of our Constitution if the Assembly had been elected through universal adult franchise?
Answer:

1. It would not have made any difference to the making of our Constitution even if the assembly had been elected through Universal Adult Franchise.
2. At that time nearly 86% of the population is illiterate.
3. Most of the population was under the poverty line.
4. Nothing substantial benefit would have made.
5. The Draft Committee chairman himself was one of the greatest intellectuals of all the time in the world.
6. So, a better Constitution was already made.

(OR)

1. It would be more democratic if the constituent assembly had been elected through universal adult franchise.
2. If the assembly members had been elected through universal adult franchise intellectuals would not be elected and better constitution was also not prepared.

Question 6.
Write a short note on basic principles of Indian Constitution.
Answer:
The Indian Constitution has 8 basic principles.
Sovereignty:

1. India is a Sovereign Democratic Republic.
2. The Indian people has sovereign (or) supreme power.

Fundamental Rights:
Indian Constitution provide basic fundamental rights to all citizens without discrimination.

Directive Principles:
These are guidelines to frame laws. These are not enforceable by the courts.

Cabinet Government (or) Parliamentary Type of Government:
A Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.

Secularism:
Secularism is the basic structure of Indian Constitution. The government respects all religions. It does not uplift or degrade any particular religion.

Socialism:
The world Socialism was added to the preamble by the 42nd amendment- It implies social and economic equality.

Fedaralism:
The Constitution provides a federal structure. The powers are specifically divided between central and state government.

Independent judiciary:
India has an independent and integrated judiciary.

Question 7.
How has the Constitution defined and changed political institutions in the country?
Answer:

1. The Constitution has defined and changed political institutions in the country.
2. It provided federal system with union and state government of sovereign power.
3. It made the Constitution as the supreme law of land.
4. It paves way for strong centre during an emergency.
5. It supports multiparty democracy with elections in definite intervals.
6. It provided universal Adult Franchise.
7. It set up Election Commission for smooth conduct of free and fair elections.
8. It adopts single citizenship.
9. It provides fundamental rights.
10. It adopts directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties.

Conclusion: It defines India as a sovereign, democratic, socialist and secular republic. It has provisions for bringing about social change and defining the relationship between Individual citizen and the state.

Question 8.
While Constitution provides basic principles it is the engagement of people with the system that brings in social change. Do you agree with this statement, give reasons.
Answer:

1. Constitution provides basic principles like fundamental rights, the supremacy of the Constitution, etc.
2. It is the engagement of people with the system that brings in social change.
3. People get good and transparent governance only if they elect good and corrupt free representatives.
4. All the schemes of government would be fruitful if they reach genuine beneficiaries.
5. Thus, people’s participation brings social change.

10th Class Social Studies 17th Lesson The Making of Independent India’s Constitution InText Questions and Answers

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 232

Question 1.
Complete the following tasks regarding the Indian Constitution.
Task 1: Some significant contributors to the Indian Constitution were:
———-, ———-, ———-.
Answer:
Sri Babu Rajendra Prasad, Acharya Kripalani, Pandit Nehru, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Task 2: What are the basic ideals of Indian Constitution as reflected in its Preamble?
Answer:
Basic ideals of Indian Constitution as reflected in the Preamble:

1. Justice : Every citizen will have social, economical and political justice.
2. Liberty : Every citizen will have the liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.
3. Equality : Every citizen will be provided with the equality of status and of opportunity.
4. Fraternity : Citizens of India have been assured about the dignity of the individual and unity, integrity of the nation.

Task 3: Read the following two preambles along with the Indian Preamble and see how they are similar or different. Remember each Constitution also reflects political events around the making of their nations. Try to relate to the political events that may have influenced the thought that went into the Constitution. (You can re-read the background of Japan in chapter 13 and look at page 234 to understand the background of Nepal.)
Answer:

The political events that may have influenced the thought that went into the Constitution:
India: The differences in traditional India and disparities in colonial India and political movements shaped the Indian Constitution.
Nepal: The political movements against Monarchy formed the Nepal Constitution.
Japan: The results of World War – II shaped the Japanese Constitution so.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 233 & 234

Question 2.
Read the Preambles of Nepal and Japan given on Pages 232 and 233 in Textbook and answer the following questions.
a) What do you think is similar or different in the political context of these nations? What were the immediate prior events? Who were the previous rulers?
Answer:

1. These nations restrict the monarchy and other forms of governance.
2. They are committed to form the government by those who were given mandate in elections.
3. They believe their representatives make policies whose fruits are enjoyed by people.
4. There were mass movements for democracy in Nepal.
5. Japan started new lease of life after war torn image.
6. Nepal was ruled by the Monarch.
7. Japan was ruled by Pan Asianic rulers.

b) Which Preamble refers to the word gender?
Answer:

1. The Preamble of the Constitution of Nepal refers to the word gender.
2. It promises to solve the problems relating gender.

c) Which Preamble reflects the desire for peace?
Answer:

1. The Preamble of the Japanese Constitution reflects the desire for peace.
2. It promises to never visit the horrors of war.

d) How are people’s movements reflected in the Preamble?
Answer:
The Nepalese Constitution reflects the historic struggles and peoples’ movements launched by the people of Nepal at various times since 1951.

e) What is similar or different for Preambles in their reflection of the past?
Answer:

1. The Nepalese Constitution refers to abolition of monarchy.
2. It also refers to historical struggles and people’s movements.
3. The Japanese Constitution refers to the horrors of war.
4. It would never like to repeat them and promises to world peace.

f) What types of promises are made up about the future society in the three countries?
Answer:

1. In India social, economical, political justice is promised.
2. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship also promised.
3. Equality of status and opportunity also promised.
4. Japanese promised a peaceful world.
5. They desire to occupy an honoured place in an international society.
6. Nepal guaranteed basic rights of the people.
7. Nepal expressed full commitment to democratic values.

g) What promises are made about the nature of political system?
Answer:

1. Nepal will allow competitive multi-party democratic system, human rights, adult franchise, periodic elections, etc.
2. Japan referred Government as a sacred trust of the people who give power to representatives and enjoy benefits of power’
3. They try for the banishment of tyranny and slavery, oppression and intolerance for all time from the earth.
4. Every Indian get the right to vote at the age of 18 years without discrimination.

h) What promises are made to the citizen of these nations?
Answer:

1. Nepal pledges to accomplish the progressive restructuring of the state.
2. It also promises to solve the problems relating to class, ethnicity, region and gender.
3. Japan desires peace for all time.
4. It desires to occupy an honoured place in international society.
5. India promised to provide equality, fraternity, justice and fundamental rights to all the people.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 236

Question 3.
The Constitution of India begins with the statement, “We the people of India…”. Do you think this claim to represent all the people of India was justified?
Answer:

1. The claim to represent all the people of India was definitely justified.
2. The Constitution was made by the people for the people.
3. The draft was printed and made available to the 40 crore people of the country for 8 months.
4. There were more than 7,000 changes proposed by the people.
5. Out of them above 2000 changes were accepted.
6. Thus, the claim is justified.

Question 4.
Do you think all the people of India can participate in the formulation of Constitution for the entire country? Was it important for all people to participate actively in this process or could it have been left to some wise people?
Answer:

1. As you can see the Constituent Assembly was not elected through universal adult franchise.
2. Only 10% of the population could vote in the provincial election.
3. All the people were not necessary to participate actively in the formulation of constitution.
4. Because majority of our people are illiterate and they have no knowledge about the constitution.
   So, in this situation elites participation is necessary to frame our constitution.

Question 5.
If a Constitution for the entire school had to be drafted, who all should be involved in it and how?
Answer:

1. If a Constitution for the entire school had to be drafted the head teacher and all the other teachers should be involved.
2. The representative of all classes of the school should also be involved.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 237

Question 6.
Fill in the blanks.
a) Drafting Committee was appointed roughly ———- days after the Independence.
b) The Assembly first appointed special committees on specific issues like, ———-, ———-, and ———-.
c) The reports of these committees were discussed by the ———- and key decisions were taken by it.
d) The ———- Committee headed by Dr. Ambedkar had to incorporate these decisions.
e) The Draft also drew upon provisions of the ———- passed by the British Government.
f) It was then made available to public for ———- months so that they could criticise and give their suggestions on it.
g) In the Draft Constitution there were ———- Articles and ———- Schedules.
Answer:
a) fifteen,
b) Fundamental rights, Minorities, Tribal Areas,
c) Constituent Assembly,
d) Drafting,
e) Government of India Act, 1935,
f) eight,
g) 395,8.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 238

Question 7.
Fill in the blanks.
a) The powers given to Indian President are more similar to ———-.
b) Constituent Assembly visualised that the Indian President follows the advice of ———-, than ———- of ———-.
Answer:
a) King; England; President; the USA
b) Ministers

Question 8.
What do you think was the difference between the position of the British King and the President of India?
Answer:

1. President occupies the same position as the king under the English Constitution.
2. His position is not hereditary like king but elected.
3. He represents the nation but not rule the nation.
4. He generally bound by the advice of Ministers.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 239

Question 9.
Under federal polity there are more than one government and in the Indian context we have  them at ———- and ———- levels. You belong to ———- state while you belong to ———- nation.
Answer:
Central; State; Andhra Pradesh; Indian.

Question 10.
Which type of Constitution gives more powers to the governments at the Centre?
Answer:

1. Unitary type of Constitution gives more powers to the governments at the centre.
2. Two essential characteristics of a unitary Constitution are the supremacy of the central polity and the absence of subsidiary sovereign polities.

Question 11.
Which type of Constitution gives definite powers to both Central and State governments?
Answer:

1. Federal type of Constitution gives definite powers to both Central and State governments.
2. A Federal Constitution is marked by the existence of a central polity and subsidiary polities side by side and by each being sovereign in the field assigned to it.

Question 12.
In what ways are Indian states not “administrative units or agencies of the Union Government”?
Answer:

1. Indian states are not administrative units or agencies of the union government.
2. Because states have sovereign power assigned to them by the Constitution.
3. They have elected representatives and they are not the agencies of the union, government.
4. They are peripheral entities in the federal system.

Question 13.
Why do you think the framers of the Indian Constitution rejected the idea of dual citizenship (of India and of the state)?
Answer:

1. The framers of the Indian Constitution rejected the idea of dual citizenship.
2. When there is dual citizen, one is for India and other for the state.
3. In such a federal system, rules and laws differ for union and each state.
4. It may not be possible to keep them united.
5. Our Constitution framers showed uniformity in all basic matters which are essential to maintain the unity of the country.
6. So they did not recommend dual citizenship.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 242

Question 14.
Can you point out the main differences between Indian federalism and American federalism?
Answer:

Question 15.
Does the Indian Constitution allow the states to have their own civil servants (officers)?
Answer:

1. The Constitution provides that without depriving the states of their right to form their own civil services, there shall be All Indian Service recruited.
2. It is recruited on All India basis with common qualifications, with the uniform scale of pay and the members of which alone could be appointed to the strategic posts throughout the Union.

Question 16.
Are all officials of a state from the state’s civil services?
Answer:

1. No. All officials of a state are not from the state’s civil services.
2. Constitution provides for an All India Services for every state in strategic posts.
3. They are like Collectors, Superintendents of Police, Secretary, Principle Secretary and Chief Secretary, etc.

Question 17.
In America the judiciary of the Central Government and the judiciary of the states are distinct and separate. In India we have a judiciary in the centre and the states – Explain.
Answer:

1. In America the judiciary of the Central Government and that of states are distinct and separate.
2. Whereas we have a single judiciary in our country.
3. Our judiciary is integrated which is formed with the Supreme Court, all High Courts and other courts.
4. We have one jurisdiction and providing remedies in all cases under civil, criminal and constitutional laws.

Question 18.
How were the ideas of Seth and Draft Committee similar or different?
Answer:

1. The ideas of Seth and Draft Committee were different.
2. He argues that members of CA were not elected by Adult Franchise.
3. He says that our Constitution ignores the centrality of villages.
4. He opposes Centralization of power as it leads to totalitarian power.
5. He desires the decentralization of power to a large extent.
6. He believes centralization of power by law leads to Fascism.

Question 19.
Find out what form of autonomy is now being made available to villages after the 73rd amendment of the Constitution.
Answer:

1. Villages were provided with the autonomy of forming Grampanchayat.
2. Now they are self administered units.
3. State Governments shall ensure that direct elections to all seats of Panchayat are conducted.
4. The reservation of seats for SCs and STs in proportion to their population and for women reservation seats are not less 1/3 of the total seats.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 244

Question 20.
Observe the newspaper cutting and answer the following question. What Hems can you read on this page?
Answer:

1. This was the first page of ‘The Statesman’ newspaper of January 26th 1950.
2. Nehru stated that India emerged as a republic.
3. Nehru called for unity and tolerance.
4. Soekarno congratulated Indian MPsforthe birth of the republic.
5. The preamble of our Constitution is printed.
6. Photo of Nehru who was signing on the cabinet assembly was also printed.
7. “Today’s programme in Calcutta” was also printed.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 245

Question 21.
What are the differences of opinion that are being raised in the above debate (‘Debate on Fundamental Rights’ on Page 243 in Textbook)?
Answer:

1. The above discussion is about the abolition of untouchability to provide equality as fundamental rights
2. Some say untouchability is not a disease itself, but the symptom of disease of caste system.
3. So caste system is to abolished.
4. Untouchability means different things to different people. So it should be defined clearly.
5. Unable to come to a conclusion on definition, it was left for future law makers.

Question 22.
If you were given the choice to participate in the debate, what solution would you suggest?
Answer:
If I have a chance to participate in the debate about untouchability, I will suggest untouchability is a crime however it is in any form in the society. It creates harmess to right to equality. So we should uproot casteism from our society which is main responsible to the untouchability.

Question 23.
Do you think it was a good idea to leave the term undefined in the Constitution? Give reasons for your argument.
Answer:
It was good idea to leave the term “Untouchability” in undefined manner in the Constitution. Because, the word untouchability has different meanings in different places.
So when we are going to use the word ‘untouchability’, we should be in clear manner.
That’s why Article 17 (untouchability is a crime), what says it is correct.

Question 24.
Do you agree with the view that the Constitution should have put an end to all aspects of the caste system instead of just ending untouchability? How do you think it could have been done ?
Answer:

1. It would be better if the Constitution had put an end to all aspects of the caste system instead of just ending untouchability.
2. Caste system is so deep rooted that to end all the aspects of it may not be that easy.
3. But austere efforts and stern action against the practicers of caste system would end it.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 246

Question 25.
What are the examples and explanations you can identify with basic features of Indian Constitution?
Answer:

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Question 1.
Why do we paint wooden doors and windows?
Answer:
We paint wooden doors and window to protect them from moisture, white ants and other insects.

Question 2.
Some deposits were observed in water preserved in Aluminium containers after two to three days. What could the deposit be? What is the reason for the formation of these deposits?
Answer:

1. When water was preserved in Aluminium containers some deposits were observed in the containers after two to three days.
2. This is because salts and minerals present in water form scales on the Aluminium containers.

Question 3.
When a candle is burnt, what type of changes take place? Give another example of a similar process.
Answer:

1. When a candle is burnt both physical and chemical changes take place.
2. Burning of candle giving heat and light and reducing its size is a chemical change.
3. The wax melted during burning again condenses to solid wax is a physical change.
4. Part of the candle burnt is a permanent change and it cannot be reversed.
5. Due to the burning of the candle, carbon dioxide and water vapour are produced.
   Examples:
   1) Burning of LPG in our kitchen.
   2) Liquid state of LPG in the cylinder is converted into a gaseous state when comes out This is a physical change.
   3) When LPG burns in air heat is produced, this is a chemical change.

Question 4.
How is an iron gate prevented from rusting?
Answer:

1. Iron gate when-exposed to moisture and air gets rusted.
2. To prevent rusting of Iron gates it should be painted with a paint.

Question 5.
Between coastal and dry land areas, where is rusting of iron objects faster? Give reasons.
Answer:

1. Rusting of iron objects is faster in coastal areas.
2. In coastal areas there is humidity in the atmosphere (water vapour is present in the air)
3. This water vapour is responsible for the rusting qf iron objects faster.
4. In dry land areas, the humidity in the atmosphere is relatively less.

Question 6.
Classify the changes involved in the following processes as Physical, Chemical or both.
a) Burning of Coal
b) Melting of Wax
c) Beating Aluminium to make Aluminium foil
d) Digestion of food
e) Boiling of Egg
f) Photosynthesis
g) Cutting of Wood
Answer:

Question 7.
Which of the following processes are chemical changes? Give reasons.
a) Making a Salt Solution.
b) Adding Hydrochloric Acid to Marble stone.
c) Evaporation of water.
d) Adding phenolphthalein indicator to acid solution.
e) Respiration
f) Ripening of a Mango
g) Breaking of Glass.
Answer:
Physical changes:
a) Making a salt solution
c) Evaporation of water
g) Breaking of glass
Chemical changes:
b) 1) Adding Hydrochloric acid to Marble stone.
2) New Substances are formed so it is a chemical change.
d) 1) Adding phenolpthalein indicator to acid solution.
2) Phenolpthalein indicator in acid solution is colourless.
3) It turns pink in basic solution.
4) This is a chemical change because there will be a structural change in phenolpthalein.
e) 1) Respiration is also a chemical change.
2) There will be exchange of gases in this process.
f) Ripening of a Mango: This is a chemical change. Ripening can not be reversed back.

Question 8.
Identify the incorrect statements among the following and rewrite them correctly.
a) Formation of manure from leaves is a physical change.
b) Iron pipes coated with Zinc do not get rusted.
c) Setting of curd is a physical change.
d) Condensation of steam is not a chemical change.
e) Burning of Magnesium in air is a chemical change.
Answer:
a) 1) Formation of manure from leaves is a physical change (Incorrect)
2) Formation of manure from leaves is a chemical change (correct)
b) Iron pipes coated with zinc do not get rusted (correct)
c) 1) Setting of curd is a physical change (Incorrect)
2) Setting of curd is a chemical change (correct)
d) Condensation of steam is not a chemical change (correct)
e) Burning of magnesium in air is a chemical change (correct)

Question 9.
Fill in the blanks in the following statements.
a) The chemical name of vinegar is …………
b) Changes in which only ………… properties of a substance change are called physical changes.
c) Changes in which new substances are formed are called ………… changes.
d) Magnesium + Oxygen → …………
e) Copper Sulphate + Iron → …………
Answer:
a) Acetic acid
b) Physical
c) Chemical
d) Magnesium oxide
e) Iron sulphate + copper

Question 10.
Answer the following questions.
I) The gas we use in kitchen is in the form of liquid in the cylinder. When it comes out from the cylinder it becomes a gas (step-I) then it burns (step-II). Choose the correct statement from the following.
a. Only step – I is a chemical change.
b. Only step – II is a chemical change.
c. Both steps – I & II are chemical changes.
d. Both steps – I & II are physical changes.
Answer:
a) Step – I – is a physical change (not a chemical change)
b) Step – II – is a chemical change (It is correct)
c) Both steps I & II – are chemical changes.
This is not correct.
Step – I – Physical change and
Step – II – Chemical Change is correct.
d) Both steps I & II – are physical changes – This is not correct.
Step I – Physical change
Step II – Chemical change.

II) Bacteria digest animal waste and produce biogas (step – I). The biogas is then burnt as fuel (step – II). Choose the correct statement from the following.
a) Only step – I is a chemical change.
b) Only step – II is a chemical change.
c) Both steps – I & II are chemical changes.
d) Both steps – I & II are physical changes.
Answer:
a) 1) Only step – I is a chemical change This is not correct.
2) Both step – I and step – II are chemical changes – This is correct.
b) 1) Only step – II is a chemical change – This is not correct.
2) Both step – I and step – II are chemical changes – This is correct.
c) Both steps I & II – are chemical changes – This is correct.
d) 1) Both steps I & II – are physical changes – This is not correct.
2) Both steps I & II – are chemical changes – This is correct.

III) A piece of paper was cut into four pieces. What type of change occurred in the property of the paper?
A) Physical change B) Chemical change C) Both changes D) No change
Answer:
A) Physical change

IV) Aryan stretched a rubber band. What does it represent?
A) Chemical change B) Physical change C) Both changes D) No change
Answer:
B) Physical change

V) Which of the following changes are reversible or irreversible?
a) Rise of water from ground to the overhead tank …………
b) Setting of cement …………
c) Absorption of water by a sponge …………
d) Migration of birds …………
e) Rise in temperature during summer …………
Answer:
a) Rise of water from ground to the overhead tank is a reversible change.
b) Setting of cement is an irreversible change.
c) Absorption of water by a sponge is a reversible change.
d) Migration of birds is a reversible change.
e) Rise in temperature during summer is a reversible change.

Question 11.
Sudheer wants to make his vessels, which are made of Brass and copper, clean and shiny. What suggestions you would like to give him?
Answer:

1. Brass and copper vessels when exposed to air we find a greenish coat on them.
2. This greenish coat is formed when copper or brass reacts with oxygen and carbon dioxide present in air.
3. This coat protects copper from getting further corroded.
4. To keep them clean and shiny they must be used regularly washing them with cleaning powders.
5. In case if they are not used regularly grease on than to prevent direct contact of these metals with oxygen and water vapour in the air.

Question 12.
Does Anurag appreciate the changes in ripe mango as “How nice its colour and taste are” ? Give some examples of changes that makes you feel happy, or wonder.
Appreciate them in your own words.
Answer:

1. When mango ripens, the contents present in the fruit gives good taste. The change in colour indicates that the fruit is ripend.
2. Similar situations we experience with many fruits like banana, guava, papaya, pine apple … etc.
3. In fact fruits are a gift to human beings as they give instantaneous energy when eaten.
4. Nature is so kind to us to provide such ready made safe foods.

Question 13.
The changes like, chicks came out of eggs, blossoming flowers, etc. are very pretty to see. List out such type of changes around you which make to feel happy on observation.
Answer:

1. A cow giving birth to a calf
2. Plants producing vegetables
3. A new born baby trying to search for milk.
4. These are all wonderful changes we feel happy to observe in the nature.

Question 14.
Match the following.

Answer:

Question 15.
Collect information on changes taking place in the food during the process of digestion. [From the school library/internet and display your observations on
the bulletin board].
Answer:
1. The digestion of food in human beings starts from mouth.
2. The digestive system of human being consists of mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.
Summary of the digestive enzymes of various glands with their secretions and/end products of digestion in man

Question 16.
Collect information on the process of artificial ripening of fruits in fruit markets and discuss whether it is useful or harmful.
Answer:

1. Calcium carbide is more commonly known as “masala” is used for the artificial ripening of fruits.
2. It is very harmful to health.
3. Calcium carbide is a carcinogenic agent.
4. The most important precaution to avoid eating such artificially ripened fruits is to go in for fruits and vegetables which are not unseasonal.
5. Always wash the vegetables and fruits properly before consuming them.

Question 17.
Ravi prepared carbon – dioxide using baking soda and vinegar. Carbon – dioxide changed lime water into milky white. Represent this experiment in a diagram with labelling.
Answer:

Question 18.
When you burn a piece of wood different changes take place. Analyse the following.
a) Predict possible changes and list them all.
b) Are there any physical changes among them?
c) How many forms of energy are released in the change?
d) What chemical changes do you notice? Explain briefly why these occur.
Answer:
a) During burning.

1. Heat is produced
2. Sound and light is also produced.
3. Wood turns into ash
4. Chemical change.

b) No physical changes are there in the list.
c) Heat energy, light energy, sound energy are produced.
d) Wood turns into carbon dioxide and ash.
(wood) carbon + (Air) Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + ash.

SCERT AP Board 10th Class Social Solutions 12th Lesson Sustainable Development with Equity Textbook Questions and Answers.

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10th Class Social Studies 12th Lesson Sustainable Development with Equity Textbook Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
Identify at least ten food items that you consume and find out how far they have travelled from their place of production to reach your plate.
Many people have argued for localisation of food production rather than food travelling long distances. How is localisation of food connected to the environment ? Find out more about the localisation movement in food and organise a discussion and debate in the classroom.
Answer:

Question 2.
Why did the people of Jalsindhi village refuse to move out of the village?
Answer:

1. The people of Jalsindhi were asked to leave the place as it would be the first village in Madhya Pradesh to be submerged by Sardar Sarovar dam.
2. They have lived there for generations, cleared the forests, worshipped Gods, improved the soil, domesticated animals and settled in villages.
3. In hard times they went to the forest and used its produce.
4. They live with their clan, their relatives.
5. They are all alike and they share a common understanding.
6. Their village gods were all there.
7. The land in Gujarat was not acceptable to them.
8. The compensation to be given by Madhya Pradesh government was not acceptable to them.
9. They were born from the belly of the Narmada and they were not afraid to die in her lap.
10. That’s why they were not ready to leave their village.

Question 3.
“This is the land of our forefathers. We have a right to it. If this is lost, then we will only get spades and pickaxes, nothing else ” says Bava Mahalia. Can you explain the statement?
Answer:

1. Bava Mahaliya belonged to Jalsindhi, a village on the banks of river Narmada.
2. When government decided to construct Sardar Sarovar dam, it would be the first village in Madhya Pradesh to be submerged.
3. They lived there for generations.
4. Their ancestors cleared the forest, worshipped Gods, improved the soil, domesticated the animals and settled in villages.
5. They had flowing water of the river Narmada and fodder in the forest.
6. In hard times they depended on forest produce.
7. Their children played on the banks of the river Narmada.
8. They were all alike there and shared a common understanding.
9. Thus, they say that was their forefathers’ land and they won’t leave it. They will try to protect it by hook or crook.

Question 4.
“Last, but not the least, the key to the environmental problem lies in changing lifestyles that will minimise waste and pollution.”
(i) What are the various ways in which our lifestyles affect the environment? Use examples from your own context to explain.
Answer:

1. There are various ways in which our lifestyles affect the environment.
2. Nowadays people are using polythene covers as carry bags for almost every household chore.
3. After usage they are thrown into waste.
4. It takes many years for them to completely decay into land.
5. Everyone is using vehicles to travel, they emit carbon monoxide and a few other gases which cause damage to environment.
6. The usage of air-conditioners and refrigerators is also increasing, the gases emitted by them cause the destruction or holes to ozone layer.
7. Thus, our lifestyle is the key to environmental problems.
8. So we need to change our lifestyle and minimize the waste and reduce the pollution.

(ii) Find out about the various ways in which the problems of garbage and emissions are being dealt with around the world.
Answer:

1. The problems of garbage and emissions are dealt In i
2. The garbage is divided into dry waste and wet waste and thus channelized to be used In production of electricity.
3. Much research is underway in waste management.
4. United Nations organs are working on the emission of gases and their management.
5. Euro standards were set up and the production of vehicles also was made compatible.
6. In many places conversion from the usage of petroleum or diesel to Natural Gas Compressed (CNG) was also advocated.
7. Making products that are more durable, repairable, re-usable and recyclable would help out down on the amount of waste being created.
8. Encouraging people and business to re-use goods via charity shops or other re-use networks would help boost markets for second hand items.

Question 5.
Rapid extraction of minerals and other natural resources would adversely impact the future development prospects. Do you agree?
Answer:

1. Yes, I agree with this statement.
2. We are extracting minerals and natural resources rapidly.
3. Modern industrial development and agricultural development are intensive in use of minerals and natural resources.
4. If this extraction goes on like this, the mineral deposits and natural resources will be deploted.
5. The extent of our current use of minerals and natural resources is such that the chances of future generations to have access to their fair share of scarce resources are endangered.
6. Moreover, the consequences in terms of impacts on the environment may Induce serious damages that go beyond the carrying capacity of the environment.

Question 6.
Why do you think the effects of ‘climate change’ may be felt by all countries?
Answer:
Many global issues are climate-related, including basic needs such as food, water, health and shelter.
Changes in climate may threaten these needs with increased temperatures, rise of sea level, changes in precipitation, etc. Climate change also threatens key natural resources, affecting water and food security.
So conflicts, mass migrations, health Impacts and environmental stresses happened.
So, I think the effects of climate change may be felt by all countries.

Question 7.
Should the average temperature of the earth be treated as a natural resource for all people?
Answer:

1. The average temperature of the earth should be treated as a natural resource for all people.
2. The complete radiation of the heat received by the sun Is important.
3. If the CO₂ proportion in the atmosphere Increases, then less heat will be radiated.
4. This causes an increase in global temperatures called Global Warming.
5. So the average temperature of the earth is treated as natural resource for all people.
6. People can use this temperature for different types of solar energy operated equipment.

(OR)

Yes, the average temperature of the earth can be treated as a natural resource for all people. Taking the advantage of this renewable resource in the form of solar energy, people can reduce their dependency on non – renewable sources like coal, petroleum etc.

Question 8.
What are the lessons to be drawn from the alternate PDS initiative at Zaheerabad mandal in Telangana?
Answer:

1. Many lessons can be drawn from the alternate PDS initiative of Zaheerabad mandal In Telangana.
2. We have to reverse the dependence on crops like wheat and rice.
3. We can adapt to crops like millets.
4. Millets are hardy crops and nutritious.
5. Community can cultivate and start community grain banks.
6. Manage local grain and ensure food security in the village.

Question 9.
“Environment is crucially important for the lives and livelihoods of the local communities and the lifestyles of local communities are harmonious with the environment.” Explain.
Answer:

1. For most rural communities, the link between the environment and the lives of people is very strong.
2. Access to environment serves their needs like food, firewood, fodder, commercially valuable articles, etc.
3. They lose out all if they are displaced.
4. The environment is denuded of its rich biodiversity and rich traditional knowledge.
5. With It they can make good contributions to environment when it is endangered.
6. So, environment is crucially important for the lives and livelihoods of the local communities.
7. The lifestyle of local communities also should be in harmony with the environment.

10th Class Social Studies 12th Lesson Sustainable Development with Equity InText Questions and Answers

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 159 & 160

Question 1.
Write a brief note on the inequality in India based on the graphs and figures.
Graph: Distribution of households in India based on annual income (2010 survey)


Answer:
Graph 1 shows the distribution of households in India based on annual income. It gives the details of rich people, middle class, below middle class and poor people. We can see a lot of difference in terms of inequality. There are 135 million households with annual income Rs. 1.5 lakhs, 71 million households with income between Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 3.4 lakhs, 31 million households with income between Rs. 3.4 to Rs. 17 lakhs whereas 3 million households are there with annual income above Rs. 17 lakhs.
Graph 2 depicts that the total wealth held by Billionaires. When compared to 1996 and 2004, the total wealth by Billionaires had an enormous increase in 2011.
Graph 3 shows an increase in the number of Billionaires. There were 3 billionaires in 1996, 9 billionaires in 2004 but the number of billionaires was 56 in 2011 which shows an enormous increase between 2004 and 2011.

1. The figures show the living conditions of the rich and the poor. The rich are getting richer and richer whereas the poor are getting poorer and poorer.
2. The rich are leading comfortable lives and the poor are living in pitiable conditions without even basic amenities.
3. People with education, skill and wealth have made the best use of opportunities.
4. On the other hand, there are many people who have not shared the benefits.
5. Such wide inequalities in incomes and opportunities across people cannot be the basis for a just society.

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Question 2.
Revisit the class IX chapters on Indian Agriculture and industry.
How have they discussed issues of disparity and distribution and access to resources in these two contexts?
Answer:

1. There are disparities in cultivating various crops and areas under such crop cultivation.
2. The land distribution was not equitable, more land was concentrated in the hands of large farmers and landlords.
3. Small landholdings were there for many small and marginal farmers.
4. There were irrigation facilities for only 40% of the total land cultivated.
5. When it comes to Industries, we lack in sophisticated technologies and in the adaption of them.
6. The capital required did not meet through mobilization and expansions of industries were not in large scale.
7. There is shortage of skilled labourers and the wages paid were also low.
8. Post globalisation era, changed these situations to some extent of improvement.

Question 3.
Identify how the idea of development has been contested through problems of the environment.
Answer:

1. The Idea of development has been contested through problems of environment.
2. The ground water levels fell rapidly and ground water recharge is also not to the expected level.
3. Fertilizers made the soil less fertile and ever increasing costs to farmers.
4. Industrialization has resulted in a world where natural resources are threatened.
5. Industrialization has resulted in disruption of climate.
6. Economic development focussed narrowly on GDP springs from its neglect of the environment.
7. Environmental resources have been used up and damaged to an unprecedented extent.
8. There occurred long-term damages to the environment.

Question 4.
What kind of environmental problems did the spread of ‘green revolution’ create? What lesson does this have for the future?
Answer:

1. The ‘Green Revolution’ has brought in several environmental imbalances.
2. The High Yielding Variety seeds usage required plenty of water.
3. The number of tubewells were increased over the years, the groundwater level fell rapidly which meant that less groundwater is available for future use.
4. Green Revolution resulted in a loss of soil fertility.
5. The soil was deprived of the normal production of micro-organisms.
6. Chemical fertilizers polluted groundwater, rivers, lakes, etc.
7. Thus, it resulted in ever-increasing costs for farmers.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 162

Question 5.
Why do you think has the modern method of lifting water proved to be unsustainable?
Answer:

1. The modern method of lifting water has proved to be unsustainable.
2. Initially, there was relief from drudgery, and lifting of water with pumps was easy.
3. With the lifting of groundwater by electric and motor pumps, the water table started going down.
4. Nearly 1/3 of the country is pumping out groundwater than what goes in as recharge.
5. About 300 districts have reported a water level decline of over 4 mts during the past 20 years.
6. Groundwaters are also becoming unsafe and being contaminated by chemical industrial waste.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 164

Question 6.
The environment is also called ‘natural capital’. Recall the definition of capital from Chapter 9. Why do you think the environment is called natural capital?
Answer:

1. Capital from chapter 9 defines as the money needed to meet the inputs of agriculture and the raw materials for production.
2. They also included factors of production like land, labour on which money is to be spent.
3. Many naturally existing substances like land, water, minerals and ores, products from trees and animals are central to the production processes.
4. All the sectors of economy too are dependent on natural resources in various degrees i.e., environment’s source function.
5. Thus, we can say that environment is natural capital.

Question 7.
Why should water be considered as common property?
Answer:

1. Water is available to us through the nature.
2. We can have access to it from different sources like underground water, canals, tanks and rivers, etc.
3. It is a compulsory part of living.
4. Thus it is common for all and is called common property.
5. We shall have it and retain it for the future generations.
6. We have used up it and this extra use is causing a concern of future availability.
7. Underground waters are to be recharged and we should see that they are not contaminated.
8. For a better quality of life to everyone, water is necessary. So water is considered as common property.

Question 8.
Why was it considered necessary to go to court to stop the use of endosulfan?
Answer:

1. In 1976, to protect cashew crop the government sprayed the pesticide endosulfan by helicopter over 15,000 acres of land in Kasaragod in the northen part of Kerala.
2. The air, water and entire environment was suffused with the pesticide.
3. Caused serious health problems to local people, especially agricultural labourers.
4. At least 5,000 people died and for countless life became miserable.
5. So, it was necessary to go to court to stop the use of endosulfan.
6. In recent years, the use of endosulfan was banned by court order.

Question 9.
The court order banning the use of endosulfan argued that the pesticide violated the Right to Life (Article 21 of the Constitution). Can you describe how use of endosulfan had violated people’s Right to Life?
Answer:

1. The Constitution gaurantees Right to Life under Article 21 of it.
2. It states that every individual has the right to lead life which is secured.
3. But the spraying of pesticide, endosulfan claimed the lives of 5,000 people.
4. Apart from this it has caused cancer and deformities which made life worse than death.
5. The treatment was continued for 25 years.
6. Thus, the use of endosulfan had violated people’s Right to Life.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 167

Question 10.
“In the chapter ideas on Development, we read that what is development for one might not be development for another”. Use Bava Mahaiiya’s letter to explain this statement.
Answer:

1. Bava Mahaliya in his letter brings out different ideas of development.
2. The idea that the government took was different from him.
3. Government says their lands were not hospitable but they say they are satisfied with living there.
4. As government calls them, they say that they own houses and have prosperous agriculture.
5. They have traditional knowledge of every tree and herb and shrub, which would be lost if they are to be dislocated.
6. They say they pool together and construct a house in one day and are living alike with sharing a common understanding.
7. Thus, we can say ‘what is development for one might not be development for another’.

Question 11.
Create a table identifying the current aspects of living and changes that will occur if the tribal people are re-settled in a different state on the following aspects:
Food habits; Farming; Finance; Relation with forest; Religious practices; House making; Social relations.
Answer:

Question 12.
How is the loss of biodiversity being expressed in the letter?
Answer:

1. The loss of biodiversity is expressed in different ways in the letter.
2. The forest will be submerged and cannot be seen.
3. The various trees, shrubs and herbs are not seen and their traditional knowledge will be forgotten.
4. Many different kinds of crops that were not grown outside the forest will not be cultivated.
5. Channels made from streams will be washed away.
6. Thus, the loss of biodiversity was discussed.

Question 13.
For the tribal people livelihood, cultural practices and social relations are deeply connected to the local environment. Can you explain?
Answer:

1. They get their livelihood from local cultivation of own seeds, manure from livestock.
2. For irrigation water they make channels from stream in the local environment.
3. They live with their clan, their relatives and their kin.
4. All of them pool together to any individual’s work needs.
5. Their village gods were all there and their ancestors memorial stones were there.
6. People come from all over to celebrate their festivals.
7. All of them go to market where the youth choose their spouses.
8. Thus, tribal people’s livelihood, cultural practices and social relations are deeply connected to the local government.

Question 14.
Do you think that the people of Jalsindhi village are food secure in their present location?
Answer:

1. I think the people of Jalsindhi village are not food secure in their present location.
2. As far as the various crops they grew, nothing insecure of food.
3. They eat the leaves of forest trees like hegva, mahia, amli, etc. It does not refer to food security.
4. In times of famine they are survived by eating roots and tubers which is not food secure.
5. When they fall sick, their medicine was leaves, roots and bark from forest, this is also not
   food secure.

Question 15.
If you lived in the above situation, how would you have responded to the demand for resettlement?
Answer:

1. If I lived in the above situation, I would have accepted the demand for resettlement.
2. At the place of resettlement, one may get schooling to their children.
3. In place of tribal medicine treatments governments provide with public health.
4. The food taken there may at times prove to be health hazardous.
5. Government pay provide with alternate land to practice modern agriculture, etc.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 168

Question 16. Observe the following figure.
Write your caption in the context of the environment.
Answer:
FOR BETTER FUTURE – SAVE THE NATURE
Man is overusing natural resources indiscriminately
Creating severe problems ecologically
For our future generations we should work collectively
To conserve these invaluable resources judiciously
And take measures that are eco-friendly.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 169

Question 17.
You have read about the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in the Chapter on Ideas of Development. Can you interpret the protest in view of what you have read here?
Answer:

1. Kudankulam was a peaceful village in Tamil Nadu.
2. Most people from there depend on fishing for livelihood.
3. With the setting up Kudankulam nuclear power plant all of them have to vacate that place.
4. They lost their livelihood.
5. Not only they have allayed the fears of the accidents in Nuclear plants.
6. A recent accident jn Nuclear plant in Japan created a havoc in the minds of people.
7. They have protested on large scale.

Question 18.
“Environment protection is not just crucial for those communities directly affected but for all of us.” Explain with a few examples.
Answer:

1. Climate change affects all countries and people, some may be more than the others.
2. Even a country is trying to reduce emission of greenhouse gases, its environment would continue to deteriorate if other countries do not regulate their emissions.
3. As more and more ground water is pumped out through electric and motor power pumps the water tables deplete.
4. In 59% of the districts of India, water from hand pumps and wells are unsafe for drinking.
5. Thus, environment protection is not just crucial for those communities directly affected but for ail of us.

Question 19.
Revisit the class VIII chapters on Mines and Minerals in the context of Andhra Pradesh. What issues of conflict emerge between industrialists and people living in regions of minerals?
Answer:

1. People living in regions of minerals face cutting down of forests, destroying fields and habitations, creating large pits and mounds.
2. Nearby rivers and water sources are polluted.
3. This results in people leaving the land like that as the older use of land cannot be continued.
4. Even people who live nearby face problems created by mining.
5. Uncontrolled mining by the private companies far in excess of the permits given to them and disregarded safety measures.
6. Minerals taken by private companies without paying royalty to the government- thus people do not get anything.

Question 20.
There has been rapid increase in the extraction of minerals for domestic use and for exports to other countries since liberalisation and globalisation of Indian economy. Using figures from the table here substantiate the observation.
Answer:

1. The extraction of Bauxite is raised from 6108 thousand tonnes in 1997-98 to 15250 thousand tonnes in 2008-2009.
2. The extraction of Coal is raised from 297000 in 1997-98 to 493000 thousand tonnes in 2008-2009.
3. The extraction of Iron ore is raised from 75723 in 1997-1998 to 225544 thousand tonnes in 2008-2009.
4. The extraction of Chromite is raised from 1515 thousand and tonnes in 1997-1998 to 3976 thousand tonnes in 2008-2009.

Question 21.
What do you think would be the environmental and human costs of such rapid growth in mining?
Answer:

1. Such rapid growth in mining would have a negative impact on the environment as well as at the human cost.
2. Mines are dug deep, so the layers of earth become weak.
3. They may cause landslides, avalanches, earthquakes, etc.
4. Most of the water is used in the process of digging and later process also.
5. Post liberalisation era brought private people (companies) into mining activities.
6. Accidents may occur, tunnel may fall down, or get flooded with water or there can be fire and suffocation due to gases – these dangers may be faced in mining.
7. With the motto of earning profits, these companies do not take proper measures of safety.
8. Thus, there may be many human losses in rapid extractions of minerals.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 170

Question 22.
Observe the following picture.
Write your caption in the context of development.
Answer:
On the name of development, man is causing nature’s destruction, So for the flora and fauna where is the protection ?

Project work

You have read about composting in the context of organic farming. Here is a simple method that you can try out in your school and home.

• Take a large size container and make several holes for water drainage.
• Layer it with coconut fibres for drainage.
• Cover it with a thin layer of soil.
• Add vegetable wastes in a layer.
• Add another layer of soil.
• Again add vegetable wastes in a layer.
• Cover with soil.
• After one week, introduce earthworms in it.
• After decomposition, use the soil to make a small garden with plants of your choice.

Answer:
Self Activity.

AP State Syllabus AP Board 7th Class Science Solutions Chapter 16 Forest: Our Life Textbook Questions and Answers.

AP State Syllabus 7th Class Science Solutions 16th Lesson Forest: Our Life

7th Class Science 16th Lesson Forest: Our Life Textbook Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
How can you say forest is a habitat for people?
Answer:

1. Forests have been a home of people from ancient times.
2. In various forest areas of Andhra Pradesh, we find people still living there and making it their home.
3. They usually live in places in the forest where water is available.
4. These people, aadivasis, never harm the forest in any way.
5. They never cut green trees for fuelwood and for domestic purposes. They collect only dry wood.
6. They also hunt only small animals like lizards and rabbits for their food.
7. While collecting tubers that they eat, they leave a part of them in the soil for the plants to grow again.
8. They earn money by selling forest products in the weekend markets (santha)

Question 2.
What variations do we see in forest types?
Answer:
1) There are two types of forests. They are:
a) Forest of hot and humid areas. (Equatorial forests)
b) Forest of cold areas (Alpine forests)

Question 3.
How do we depend on forests?
Answer:

1. Forests keep the surroundings cool.
2. We get different varieties of timber from forests.
3. We get honey, tamarind, bamboo from the forests.
4. Forests provide us the rains, fresh air and fresh water.
5. We get medicinal plants from the forest.
6. The forests help us in getting food, shelter and clothing.

Question 4.
How can you say forests are lungs of our earth?
Answer:

1. Forests take up a large amount of Carbon dioxide and some other harmful particles
   and gases and keep the air clean.
2. They serve as lungs of our earth.

Question 5.
List the things that we use in our daily life which are made from wood.
Answer:
We use in our daily life the following which are made of wood.

1. Windows
2. Doors
3. Tables
4. Chairs
5. Stands
6. Bench
7. Cot
8. Cradle
9. Sofa
10. Almirah
11. Counter
12. Cup – Board etc.

Question 6.
What is deforestation? How can it be stopped?
Answer:

1. Deforestation is cutting down forests for replacement of industries or for timber or for other economic needs, croplands etc.
2. People destroy the forests for their own economic purposes. For example, earning by selling trees and thus excessive cutting down of trees or deforestation is taking place.
3. Deforestation can be stopped by the following steps.
   a) The forest officials should make good efforts with voluntary organisations to save forests.
   b) People should be continuously educated about the adverse effects of deforestation.
   c) Plantation of trees should be encouraged.

Question 7.
This is not a forest product.
A) Soap nut B) Plywood C) Matchstick D) Kerosene
Answer:
D) Kerosene

Question 8.
If you want to develop social forestry in your village which type of plants would you like to grow. Why?
Answer:
1) If we want to develop social forestry in our village, we would like to grow the following plants.

1. Bamboo
2. Karaka
3. Rose wood
4. Nallamadi
5. Tamarind
6. Usiri
7. Jafra etc.

Question 9.
Collect the pictures of forest products and stick them in your scrap book.
Answer:
The student can prepare the scrapbook.

Question 10.
Write a note on livelihood of forest tribes of our state.
Answer:

1. Tribals like ‘Chenchu’ are living in the forests of our state.
2. The forest tribes, walk through the forests for nearly 30 km. every day and has thorough knowledge of forest, its flora, fauna and birds with in a radius of around 15 km.
3. They collect various food products like soap nuts, honey, tamarind, bamboo etc and sell them’ in Santha (a weekend market) and purchase materials like clothes etc.
4. They also collect medicinal plants from the forest for which they are well known through- out the state.
5. These people never cut green trees for fuel wood and for domestic purposes.
6. They also hunt only small animals like lizards and rabbits for their food.
7. While collecting tubers, that they eat, they leave part of them in the soil for the plants to grow again.
8. They have very little needs and happily go about their daily lives.

Question 11.
Collect some songs / stories / poems about conservation of trees.
Answer:
Poem: 1
See the leaves that fall from trees.
Watch then fall to ground with grace.
Carried by the winds of nature.
They never stay in just one place.
Poem: 2
See the leaves that fall from trees.
They grow from branches nice and quick.
A seasons when they live their life.
Full and short poisoned sick.

Question 12.
We can see animals not only in the forests but also in the Zoo. Write some similarities and differences between the conditions in which animals are found in the zoo and the forest.
Answer:
a) Similarities:

1. Both the animals in the forest and in the zoo appear in the same way.
2. They continue their food habits.
3. The nature of these animals do not change.
4. They give birth to the off spring.

b) Differences:

1. The animals in the forest feel independence. The animals in the zoo do not feel it.
2. The animals in the forest struggle to get their food. The animals in the zoo get their food in fixed times without any effort.
3. There is difference in the conceivement of forest animals and zoo animals. Zoo animals are facing inconvenience.
4. Forest animals can wander freely where as zoo animals cannot wander freely. This has an effect on their Biological system.

Question 13.
Charita said “forest is good habitat” How can you support her?
Answer:

1. By harboring greater variety of plants the forest provides greater opportunities for food and habitat for the herbivores.
2. Larger number of herbivores means increased availability of food for a variety of carnivores.
3. The wide variety of animals help the forests to regenerate and grow.
4. Forests provide habitat to a wide variety of plants and animals.

Question 14.
Draw or collect pictures of forests. Discuss with your friends. Write about fate of forests in your state and what steps you would take to conserve them.
Answer:
The student can collect pictures of forests available.
The fate of Forests:

1. In many parts of our country, the deforestation has been on a large scale and the consequences are being faced by men.
2. Flood situations, drought, soil erosion, land slides etc. are very common problems due to deforestation.
3. People are clearing forest land for cultivation, construction of houses, roads, factories and dams.
4. Extinction of many animals and living organism result of this deforestation.

Steps for conservation:

1. We must make efforts to save forests by planting plants like Karaka, Rosewood, Nallamadi, Usiri etc.
2. We should conserve soil moisture by making bunds along edges of plantation areas, digging trenches etc.
3. We should see that no one harms trees.
4. We should Start growing forests once again.

Question 15.
Find out about state of forests in India and write a brief report on it.
Answer:

1. In our country the area of the forests is decreasing due to deforestation.
2. This has already shown its effect on our environment.
3. Several types of organisms already disappeared due to this deforestation in our ‘ country.
4. There are forests only on 19.3% of the geographical area of our country.
5. Forests play an important role in the maintenance of ecological balance.
6. Conservation of forests is the need of the hour in our country.

Question 16.
Plant a tree on your birthday or during any celebration in the family.
Answer:
Every student, parent, teacher, and citizen should follow this suggestion.

SCERT AP Board 10th Class Social Solutions 16th Lesson National Movement in India–Partition & Independence Textbook Questions and Answers.

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10th Class Social Studies 16th Lesson National Movement in India–Partition & Independence Textbook Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
Make a table and show how different groups, and individuals in India responded to World War II. What dilemmas were faced by these groups?
Answer:

Question 2.
Given the brutal manner in which particular communities like Jews and others were treated in Germany, do you think it would have been morally right to support Germany or Japan?
Answer:

1. Hitler propagated Nazism in Germany.
2. They killed lakhs of Jews.
3. Even though Japan is a small country in Asia, has been competing with powerful European nations and started colonialism in the name of Pan Asianism.
4. So, morally it is not right to support Germany or Japan.

Question 3.
Make a list of various reasons for the Partition of the country.
(OR)
Write a short note on various consequences of partition of India.
Answer:

1. The Muslim League thought of reserved seats for Muslims, where they are the majority.
2. Congress accepted this logic, so, from 1909 separate electorates were implemented.
3. League pointed out many issues and blamed Congress of insensitivity to the needs of Muslims.
4. The fears of League were fueled by British ‘Divide and Rule Policy’.
5. League was able to convince Muslim masses of the benefits and need for a separation.
6. When Cabinet Mission recommended India was to be united, League opposed it.
7. They asked people to come out on the streets and riots and violence and thousands of people were dead.
8. So it was inevitable for the partition of India.

Question 4.
What were the different ways in which power sharing among different communities was organised before Partition?
Answer:

1. Before the Partition there were different ways in which power sharing among different communities was organised.
2. There were too many organizations like the Muslim League, Congress, Hindu Maha Jana Sabha, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, etc. in function in India.
3. There were separate electorates for Muslims both provincial assemblies and in central assembly.
4. In 1946, Muslim League won all 30 seats in the Centre and 442 out of 509 seats in the provinces.
5. It had got more than 86% of the Muslim votes.
6. In 1946 the Congress swept the general constituencies, capturing over 91% of the non-Muslim vote.

Question 5.
How did British colonialists practise their ‘divide and rule’ policy in India? How was it similar or different from what you have studied about Nigeria? (OR)
How did the British implement “Divide and rule” policy in India ?
Answer:

1. The British colonialists practised their Divide and Rule Policy in India.
2. They encouraged Muslims to set up a separate party Muslim League in 1906.
3. They set separate electorate for Muslims from 1909.
4. They gave communal electorate to Sikhs also in 1932.
5. They also extended separate electorate to Dalits.
6. Thus, all the time they wanted to weaken the hold of Congress on people, which is fighting hard against them for Independence.

Comparison :
In Nigeria, in 1939 the British separated the Yoruba and Igbo regions into Western and Eastern Nigeria and encouraged competition and conflict between the three major tribal groups so as to be able to “divide and rule” the country.
(OR)

1. In the Indian context, the basic truth is that the British did rule and, they did try to divide opposition.
2. Divide and rule was seen in the following actions :
   a) Partition of Bengal
   b) Encouraging formation of Muslim League,
   c) Separate electorates for Muslims and for SC.
3. The idea that ‘Divide and Rule’ was such a set and evil strategy that it actively, logically led on to partition of our country.
4. To solve the minority question, the British imperialists, implementing their policy of divide and rule, separated the continent into a Hindu and a Muslim state.

Question 6.
What were the different ways in which religion was used in politics before Partition? (Or)
Trace out role of religion before the Partition of India.
Answer:

1. Religion played a crucial role in politics before Partition.
2. To weaken Congress’s hold over the people, the British vigorously followed ‘Divide and Rule’ policy.
3. So with support and encouragement of British, Muslim League for Muslims was started.
4. Separate electorate and reserved seats for Muslims were there from 1909.
5. Hindu Maha Sabha and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh wished to unite all Hindus overcoming caste divisions.
6. As minorities, Muslims made a demand to carve out a new state from regions where they were majorities.
7. The League created an impression that Congress was basically a Hindu party.
8. There were riots broke out and several thousand people dead after Cabinet Mission plan was rejected.

Question 7.
How were workers and peasants mobilised during the last years of freedom struggle? (Or)
“Peasants were also restless during British rule.” Give your opinion.
Answer:

1. On Feb. 22,1946,3 lakh mill workers put down their tools in Bombay and fought violently for two days.
2. Small and poor peasants agitated in Bengal for 2/3 of the crop for them instead of 1/2 crop then.
3. This was called ‘Tebhaga’ movement and was led by Provincial Kisan Sabha.
4. In Telangana farmers opposed land owners and demanded their debts to be cancelled.
5. They also demanded that bonded labour should be stopped and land be distributed to those who worked on it.
6. Peasants took up arms to fight against the rulers and their armies.
7. Armed revolt of peasants took place in Travancore in Punnapra-Vayalar.

Question 8.
How did Partition affect the lives of ordinary people? What was the political response to mass migration following Partition?
(OR)
Read the following paragraph and answer the question given below.
Gandhiji moved amongst riot hit people, in camps and hospitals, spreading the message of peace and brotherhood. This was not the freedom and Swaraj he had worked so hard to achieve. The Father of the Nation fasted and did not celebrate on the first Independence Day.
Comment on the conditions that the people had to face on both sides of the newly drawn border with the creation of Pakistan.
Answer:

1. They felt anger and hatred against each other for being forced to move out of their homes, villages and cities.
2. Around 1-5 crore people both Hindus and Muslims were displaced.
3. They were killed, looted and burnt.
4. Between 2 to 5 lakh both Hindus and Muslims were killed.
5. They became refugees, lived in relief camps and hospitals, moved out in trains to find new homes.
6. Gandhiji moved amongst riot hit people, in camps and hospitals, spreading the message of peace and brotherhood.
7. The Congress now passed a resolution on the rights of minorities.
8. Thus, while the nation was celebrating its first independence day, the father of the nation was on fasting.

Question 9.
Integration of various Princely states into the new Indian nation was a challenging task. Discuss.
(OR)
How were the princely states integrated?
(OR)
“Integration of various princely state in newly independent India was a challenging task”.
Answer:

1. At the time of withdrawal of British from India, there were around 550 princely states in Indian territory.
2. They become independent after the British rule.
3. They were asked by the British to decide if they wanted to join India, Pakistan or remain independent.
4. In Hyderabad and Travancore peasants were revolting with arms against the ruling Zamindars.
5. Sardar Vallabhai Patel was given charge of this matter of merging Princely states into Indian Union in July 1947.
6. He began discussing with princes the necessity to join India.
7. All Princely States agreed to join Indian Union except Kashmir, Hyderabad and Junagadh.
8. In Hyderabad and Junagadh, the rulers were Muslims and majority of population were Hindus, rulers want to join Pakistan people want to Join India, a conflict.
9. In Kashmirthe ruler was a Hindu and majority population were Muslims, so a difficulty in consensus.
10. Thus it was difficult, but thr^e states were also made to join in the next two years.
11. Junagadh was merged after conducting referendum.
12. Kashmir was merged after receiving a letter from the ruler.
13. But Hyderabad was merged after a police action.
14. With great efforts of Patel, this challenging task was completed by merging these states.

(OR)

1. The 550 princely states were given freedom to decide their future. The ordinary people did not want princely states to continue.
2. They started movements and revolts.
3. Guided by the masterful diplomacy of Sardar Patel, the home minister, most of them acceded to India.
4. However, the Nawab of Junagadh, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir did not accept to unite with India.
5. Sardar Patel made it clear that if they do not join India, the army would have to be sent to complete the process of unification.
6. With the military action on these, the work of integration of princely states had been completed.

10th Class Social Studies 16th Lesson National Movement in India–Partition & Independence InText Questions and Answers

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 218

Question 1.
Do you think Indians should have felt grateful to the British government for the powers given by the Act of 1935 ?
Answer:

1. The Government of India Act was passed in 1935 by the British parliament.
2. According to this right to vote was given to a small section of population.
3. Winning Prime Minister should work under the supervision of a British Governor.
4. Indians made a pledge to have complete swaraj in the Lahore session of INC in 1929.
5. So, they may not be greatful to British, but they grabbed the opportunity with eagerness.
6. It is our country, so we need to elect our representatives.

Question 2.
Do you think the rise of Hitler was such a big threat to the freedom of humanity that Indians should have set aside their fight for freedom from the British and concentrated on the fight for a free world ?
Answer:

1. The rise of Hitler was a big threat to the freedom of humanity.
2. He believes in his ‘Nordic’ racial supremacy.
3. He was the root cause of the deaths of lakhs of Jews.
4. He has the attitude of vengeance. He also hates Communism.
5. Indians should have set aside their fight for freedom from the British.
6. Indians should have concentrated on the fight for a free world.

Question 3.
According to you, what would be the reasons for and against supporting the British in World War II?
Answer:
Reason for supporting the British:

1. Most congress leaders were opposed to Hitler, Mussolini, and the ideology of fascism.
2. They were determined to resist the Fascist drive to conquer other sovereign nations.
3. So India had no other choice it was better to support the British.

Reasons for against the British:

1. It is vindicative that they are showing double standards.
2. On one side they say they are protecting sovereign nations and on the other, they occupied India.
3. They did not even consult Indians before announcing that India would support them.

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Question 4.
Do you think Congress could have taken some other steps to protest against the attitude of the British?
Answer:

1. A difficult question arose before the Congress leaders.
2. Should they support the British in fighting a war against Germany?
3. The Congress was torn in its mind over this question.
4. The British were willing to give India Dominion Status.
5. Congress wanted a promise of full freedom.
6. The Congress was upset with the British and walked out of the provincial governments.
7. There was no other alternative.

Question 5.
Why did the British not make the promise and win the support of the Indians? After all, in 1939 only a promise was being asked for ? Discuss together in class.
Answer:

1. During the Second World War the British intended to have the support of Indians.
2. But Indians demanded full freedom after the War, at least a promise to that effect.
3. It was hard for the British to accept that they will really have to dismantle the empire they had built.
4. The British objected to this by saying that they have to also protect the interests of several other communities in India.
5. With this they implied that congress did not represent all Indians, like Muslims.
6. They also implied that congress may be Ignoring the interests of many Indians and the British were required to protect these interests.

Question 6.
When ministers resign, who continues to conduct the day to day affairs of governance ?
Answer:
When ministers resign, now, the government officials continue to conduct the day to day affairs of governance.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 220

Question 7.
Read the passage and answer the following question.
“Through 1940 and 1941, the Congress organised a series of individual satyagrahas to pressure ; the rulers to promise freedom once the war had ended. No major protest was launched.”
Imagine what would happen if Congress leaders stepped up protests against the British government at this point of time ? Would it make the fight for freedom stronger?
Answer:

1. If Congress leaders stepped up protests against the British government at this time, the British would severely punish our leaders and imprison them.
2. It would not make the fight form freedom stronger.

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Question 8.
Discuss the importance of addressing the concerns of minorities. Why is it felt that majority based elections are not enough to help minorities ?
Answer:

1. The traditional notion of democracy has always upheld the voice of the majority over the minority.
2. So it is the fundamental importance that the minority is protected against discrimination and exploitation.
3. Basically India is a democratic state. In any democracy there is always a danger that the interest of majority conflicts with the interest of minorities. It may not be also.
4. If there is such a conflict, it is the interest of majority which will override the interest of the minority even if it happens to an unjust interest.
5. So it is felt that majority based elections are not enough to help minorities.

Question 9.
Separate electorate was one method to protect minority interests. Can you think of some other methods that can be helpful for this purpose? For example, would it help if there was a rule that a non Muslim member of a council must consult the Muslim population of his/her constituency before voting on an issue that concerned them? When would such a method work and under what conditions would it fail to be effective ?
Answer:

1. The Indian Constitution paved a way – ‘reservations’ to the minorities. It is a wonderful solution for the problems of minorities.
2. It would not help.
3. Such a method would work in small village panchayats. In minorities also there may be difference of opinion.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 223

Question 10.
How would people assess the possible benefits from the politics of Muslim League? Would they have any doubts? What kind of questions will they have? Discuss.
Answer:

1. League was able to convince the Muslim masses of the benefits and need for a separate nation.
2. Peasants could think of a state where Hindu Zamindars and Moneylenders did not exploit them.
3. Traders, businessmen and job seekers could think of a state where competition from Hindu traders, businessmen and job seekers would not be there.
4. There would be greater religious freedom.
5. Muslims had the fears of Hindu domination.
6. Their doubt was that it is difficult to protect their interests in an Indian Government.
7. i) What about their future in Independent India ?
   ii) How would be their conditions as minorities ? etc.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 224

Question 11.
Why did the Japanese allow Bose to recruit soldiers whom they had imprisoned?
Answer:

1. Japan and Southeast Asia were major refuges for Indian nationalists living in exile before the start of World War-II.
2. Japan has sent an intelligence mission to gain support from the Indian movement.
3. These missions were successful in establishing contacts with indian nationalists in exile supporting the establishment and organisation of the indian Independence league.
4. At the outbreak of World War – II, in Southeast Asia, 70,000 Indian troups were stationed in Malaya and later imprisoned by Japan after the fall of Malasia and Singapore.
5. From these prisoners of war, the first Indian National Army was formed and received considerable Japanese aid and support.
6. In 1943 the Japanese invited Bose to lead the Indian Nationalist Movement in East Asia.
7. Bose accepted and reached Japan and took the lead.

Question 12.
Why did the Indian soldiers join INA?
Answer:

1. In the beginning, they were soldiers in the British Army.
2. They were captured by the Japanese when the British were defeated in Burma and Malaya.
3. They were prisoners of war.
4. Bose convinced Japan to allow them to form an Army.
5. This army would fight alongside of Japan and against the British.
6. The soldiers joined Indian National Army with patriotism and national consciousness.

Question 13.
Why were Indian soldiers not scared of losing the war and falling into the hands of the British? What would the British do to them ?
Answer:

1. The Indian soldiers felt very proud to fight for the country, so they didn’t scare of losing the war and felling into the hands of the British.
2. They hope, that if the Britishers were defeated in the war we would get independence.
3. But in the war Indian army was defeated and punishments were imposed by British.

Question 14.
Review the period 1942-45. How can you say that the resistance of Indian people to the British rule had become more powerful than ever before?
Answer:

1. Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch ‘Quit India’ campaign in 1942.
2. Although he was jailed at once, young activists organised strikes all over the country.
3. Students^eft their colleges to go to jail.
4. Socialist resistance was very active.
5. Independent Governments were formed in several districts.
6. Bose waged war for 3 years with his INA against mighty British Army.
7. All the masses of the country were active against the British.
8. So we can say during 1942-45 resistance to British rule had become more powerful than ever before.

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Question 15.
Imagine the tragic turn of events and how these must have affected the lives of these people.
Answer:
The soldiers of INA were imprisoned and the British decided to punish them. A trial of INA soldiers was began – to court martial them for being traitors to the army and hanging them to death in punishment.
Unrest and unhappiness and discontent kept erupting in different parts of India as the INA trails proceeded.
In this popular upsurge of nationalist consciousness, the issue of Hindu-Muslim identity and separatist politics often became unimportant.

People were restless with food shortages, rationing of food, high prices, black marketing and hoarding. Railway and postal employees and other government employees were planning to go on India wide strike against prices.

Question 16.
What horror would the other Indians have felt at the thought that the INA soldiers who were like heroes to them were being tried and hanged as traitors by the British ?
Answer:

1. The INA soldiers were like heroes to other Indians.
2. They weret^ing tried and hanged as traitors by the British.
3. Unrest and unhappiness and discontent kept erupting in different parts of India as the INA trials proceeded.
4. Nationalist consciousness was growing and separatist politics became unimportant.
5. The people’s anger and sympathy gave no thought to the religion of the soldiers.

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Question 17.
Review the actions of ordinary masses in the country. What were they demanding ?
Answer:

1. On 18th February 1946, Royal INDIAN NAVY in Bombay came out from harbour on hunger strike.
2. The strike committee demanded better food, equal pay for white and Indian sailors release of INA and other political prisoners, withdrawal of Indian troops from Indonesia.
3. In 1946 the workers of factories and mills stoppages their work and demand for better wages and solving their problems.
4. CPI and the Socialist parties were active in these movements.
5. In Bengal small and poor peasants who took land for rental purpose demanded that their share of harvest should be increased.
6. The Telangana farmers demanded that debts of farmers be written off, bonded labour be stopped and land be distributed to those who tilled it.

Question 18.
It was noted that religious divisions were not important in many of these mass movements mentioned above. What could be the reason for the unity of the people in these movements?
Answer:

1. Unrest, unhappiness and discontent kept erupting in different parts of India.
2. Popular upsurge of nationalist consciousness did not allow separatist religious politics.
3. The people’s anger and sympathy gave no thought to the religion of the soldiers.
4. All were taking part in movements unitedly.

Question 19.
What were the demands of the Muslim League that were not acceptable to the Congress? Do you agree with the reasons of the Congress ?
Answer:

1. League should have an absolute right to choose all the Muslim members of the Executive Council.
2. The separate nation of Pakistan to be carved out of Punjab, NWFP, Sindh, Baluchistan, Afghan and Kashmir.
3. These were the demands that were not acceptable to the Congress made by League.
4. Congress was correct as sizable Muslim representatives are there from Congress and other party like Unionist Party of Punjab.

Question 20.
According to you, what did the election results of 1946 indicate about public mood ?
Answer:

1. In 1946, elections were held for the Provincial Governments and Central Assembly.
2. Muslim League got more than 86% of Muslim votes.
3. Congress captured 91% of non-Muslim vote.
4. Public mood is vindicative that there is great hope in the Congress in non-Muslim people and, in Muslim League in Muslim people.

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 228

Question 21.
Newspaper report on Indian Independance. What different items can you identify in it ? Discuss.
Answer:

1. This was the first page of “The Statesman” Newspaper dated Friday, August 15,1947.
2. There is political freedom for the fifth of Human race as Two Dominions are born.
3. Nehru’s reply to Mr. Attlee that there will be close friendship with the Britain.
4. The excellency MnC. Rajagopalachari Sworn as first Governer of West Bengal.
5. We can see joyful sceffnes in Calcutta celebrations by Hindus and muslims.
6. First Cabinet of India begins to function headed by Pandit Nehru.
7. The meeting of Mahatma was listened without interruption.
8. And some ad like OMEGA watch is seen here.

AP State Syllabus AP Board 7th Class Science Solutions Chapter 15 Soil: Our Life Textbook Questions and Answers.

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7th Class Science 15th Lesson Soil: Our Life Textbook Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
How can you say soil is a precious resource? Give reasons.
Answer:

1. Soil is a precious resource.
2. It is the basis for growth of plants.
3. It is habitat for micro organism, animals, reptiles etc.
4. Soil is used for various purposes.
5. Almost all the things in our surroundings directly or indirectly depend on soil.

Question 2.
Which type of soil is suitable for growing cotton?
Answer:

1. Black soil is suitable for growing cotton.
2. Black soil is sticky in nature. It retains water for a long time.
3. This soil is suitable for the growth of cotton, sugarcane and paddy.

Question 3.
Give reasons for low percolation rate of clayey soil as compared to sandy soil.
Answer:

1. Clayey soil mainly contains clay.
2. Only small percentage of sand and slit are present in the clayey soil.
3. Humus is also present in this soil.
4. The components having good percolation capacity are not present in the clayey soil in the desired proportion.
5. So clayey soil has low percolation rate as compared to sandy soil.

Question 4.
Why is top soil more useful for us?
Answer:

1. The top organic layer of soil, made up mostly of leaf litter and humus (decomposed organic matter).
2. This layer is soft and porus. It contains nutrients which help in the growth of plants.
3. To soil is capable of retaining water in it.
4. It is a good habit at for many living organism.

Question 5.
What types of soils are there in your village? Make a. list of crops grown on these soils.
Answer:

1. Types of soil differ from village to village.
2. For guidance, a village in Krishna District is identified and details are given here.
3. There is black soil in the village. This soil can retain water for a long time.
4. Here farmers grow cotton, sugarcane and paddy.

Question 6.
If a farmer wants to improve water holding capacity of his sandy soil field what will you suggest to him?
Answer:

1. In sandy soi] the proportion of larger sized particle is more.
2. This soil will have more percolation rate.
3. If a good proportion of fine particles are added to the sandy soil, these fine particles hold the water.
4. So the farmer is advised to mix clay soil, having fine particles, with the sandy soil, to improve water holding capacity.

Question 7.
Do you think rotting vegetation and animal remains are important for the soil? In what way?
Answer:

1. Rotting vegetation and animal remains make up the humus rich in fertility.
2. They contain nutrients, natural manure which give good support to the growth of plants.

Question 8.
Roots of grasses hold soil particles. This conserves the
Answer:
Soil

Question 9.
Which of the following statements is correct? Correct the wrong one.

• Soil form from sand.
• Crop rotation protects soil fertility.
• Clay soil can’t hold water for a long time.
• Upper layers ofsoild are made of rocks.

Answer:

• Soil form from sand. …….. This, is wrong.
• Crop rotation protects soil fertility. ……… This is correct.
• Clay soil can’t hold water for a long time. …….. This is wrong.
• Upper layers of soild are made of rocks. …….. This is wrong.

Correct statements:
a) Soil is formed slowly as rock erodes into tiny pieces near the Earth’s surface.
b) Statement is correct.
c) Clay soil contains more fine particles. So its water holding capacity is more.
d) The upper layers of soil is made up of humus mixed with mineral particles.

Question 10.
Collect soil from your school ground. Try to make a ring with that soil. Write down your observations. What type of soil is it?
Answer:
The student can do it.
The soil changes from school to school. So the student with the help of the teacher can make the observations.

Question 11.
Take a boiling tube. Put two spoons of soil in it. Heat it on a spirit lamp and cover it.
a) Do this experiment and write your findings.
b) Do you find any moisture in the soil?
c) How can you say that?
Answer:
a)

1. This soil is found to contain minerals like salts of sodium, calcium and magnesium.
2. Traces of potassium chlorides, sulphates and carbonates are also observed.

b) I found moisture in the soil.
c)

1. As the boiling tube is covered, on the bottom of the cover, water drops condensed
   are found.
2. Due, to heat the moisture in the soil got evaporated and the vapours were condensed on the bottom of the cover.

Question 12.
Nazmal’s grandmother said “Human beings always depends on soil”. Is she correct? How do you support her statement?
Answer:

1. Nazmal’s grandmother is correct. I support her statement.
2. Soil is one of the most important natural resources. It supports the existence of living organisms.
3. We use soil for different purposes in our daily life. Almost all things in our surroundings directly or indirectly depend on soil.
4. The soil supports all plants, animals and microorganism.
5. We grow our food components in this soil.

Question 13.
“If you sow a seed in the soil it will give birth to a tiny plant which grows bigger and bigger. “It is the wonder of soil” Swetha said. How do you express your appreciation of soil like Swetha?
Answer:

1. Soil always support plants to grow.
2. It is plants that grow life long.
3. Soil supplies the necessary water and nutrients to the plant throughout its life period.
4. The plant makes it own food using, solar energy and the gases in the atmosphere with the help of water supplied by the soil.
5. It is one of the wonderful things we observe in the nature.

Question 14.
Write a dialogue between seed and soil and perform a small play using your own script.
Answer:
Soil : Who are you?
Seed : I am as eed.
Soil : What do you want from me?
Seed : I want water, minerals and nutrients.
Soil : Why do you need all those things?
Seed : As I want to germinate and become a big tree I need all those things.
Soil : Definitely I will supply all that things needed to you to become a big tree.

Question 15.
If you have a chance to talk with a soil scientist, what questions would you like to ask him about soil?
Answer:
I shall ask the following questions.

1. How can you test the soil for its acidity?
2. Is it possible to change the basic nature of the soil?
3. How can the water holding capacity of the soil be increased at a low cost.
4. Suggest methods to improve the fertility of the soil.
5. What can be done with the black cotton soil when a building is to be constructed?
6. As black cotton soil yields, and the building cracks, suggest preventive measures for it.

Question 16.
Do you find any relationship between the chapters “Soil” and “Nutrition in plants”. What are they?
Answer:

1. Plants get their nutrition from the soil where they grow.
2. All plants cannot grow in every soil. We have to select plants to seed suited to the soil available.
3. By taking proper steps, we can improve the quality of soil for a good growth of the plants.

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Question 1.
Correct the false statements.
(a) Increase in food production alone ensures food security.
Answer:
It is not sufficient that there is increase in food production. Everyone should be able to buy them for consumption.

(b) It is important to encourage mono-crop cultivation to ensure food security.
Answer:
Encouraging mono-crops will not serve the purpose of food secuirty. It makes the soil lose its ife&ility. Care must be taken to encourage farmers to go for agricultural diversification.

(c)
Low-calorie intake is higher among people with low income.
Answer:
It is correct.

(d) Legislations have an important role to play in ensuring food security.
Answer:
It is correct. Those legislations are needed to be executed in a heartful manner.

(e) PDS system could be used to address the issue of child nutrition.
Answer:
To address the issue of child nutrition PDS could be used. Anganwadis and Mid-day meals are. serving the needs of children. Their parents shall be made to have the purchasing power to sufficient food with secured access.

Question 2.
The consumption of calories has consistently ——– in rural areas. The average per capita calorie consumption in 2004-05 is ——– than the required calories. The minimum calorie consumption for persons living in urban areas is 2100 calories. The difference between actual calorie consumption in 2004-05 and the required calorie consumption in urban areas is ——–.
Answer:
(i) decreased
(ii) less
(iii) 300 calories

Question 3.
Supposing the foodgrain production has been affected in a particular year, because of a natural calamity. In what ways can the government ensure higher availability of foodgrains for the year?
Answer:

1. The food production has been affected in a particular year, because of natural calamity.
2. The government ensures higher availability of foodgrains for the year in different ways.
3. It could arrange from stocks with it.
4. It could arrange from imports i.e., increasing the amount of foodgrains compared to the exports.
5. Encouraging the farmers who suffered in calamity with waiver of taxes and providing free inputs.
6. Insuring the crops all the time by paying the premium by government itself.

Question 4.
Use an imaginary example from your context to describe the relationship between underweight
and access to food.
Answer:

1. There is some relationship between underweight and access to food.
2. If we have access to sufficient food with required calorific values, there is no question of underweight.
3. No one would have a lower weight if he/she had access to adequate food.
4. The purchasing power of people is also related with weight.
5. Madhavaiah and his family earns monthly Rs. 6000 and with a rented house and medication to parents, he can only afford less amount on food apart from educating his children.
6. Thus, all his family members do not consume sufficient calories food, which resulted in underweight.
7. They are even prone to diseases.

Question 5.
Analyse a week’s food habit of your family. Create a table to explain nutrition elements included in it.
Answer:

Question 6.
Describe the relationship between increase in food production and food security.
Answer:

1. Producing a sufficient amount of foodgrains is an important requirement of food security.
2. The government creates conditions so that farmers are able to produce an increasing amount of foodgrains.
3. The necessary inputs to agriculture are to be provided in a judicious manner.
4. To expand the irrigation and water is to be made available to all.
5. It is not sufficient to produce food grains and other items.
6. Everyone should be able to buy them for consumption.

Question 7.
Give reasons to argue for the following statement “Public Distribution system can ensure better food security for people”.
(OR)
“Central and State Governments purchase one-third of food grains from farmers. Through different programmes, these food grains are distributed to people.”
Do you think that the public distribution system managed by the government is providing proper food security? Express your opinion in an elaborate manner.
Answer:

1. The Indian government came out with a new law in 2013 called the National Food Security Act to legalise peoples’ Right to Food.
2. This food security bill covers nearly 70% of people of the country.
3. They will be given rice, wheat and millets at subsidised prices of Rs. 3. Rs. 2 and Rs. 1 respectively.
4. Every person of low income families is entitled to 5 kg of foodgrains at subsidised price.
5. Among poor families, the poorest ones are entitled to 35 kilograms of foodgrains.
6. 75% of rural population and 50% of urban population will be covered under this scheme.
7. It will provide cooked meals for pregnant women, lactating mothers, children between 1-6 years and mid-day meals to children of 6-14 years.
8. If the government is not able to arrange foodgrains, it will give cash for the people to buy food grains. Thus, public food distribution can ensure better food security for people.

Question 8.
Below poster what indicates about food security.
Answer:
The above poster indicates :

1. Every night one in seven of us goes to bed with hungry.
2. We know that it doesn’t have to be happend in this way.
3. We wake up with this situation.
4. So food security is very important in our life.

Question 9.
Make similar posters about food security.
Answer:

10th Class Social Studies 11th Lesson Food Security InText Questions and Answers

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 146

Question 1.
Examine the given graph and fill in the blanks.
The food grains production has grown over the period 1970-71 to ——–. Paddy production increased from about 40 million tonnes in 1970-71 to about ——– million tonnes in 2010-11. Another important food crop that witnessed rapid increase in production during this 40 years period was ——–. Compared to paddy and wheat the production of ——– did not increase during 1970-2011. This could be due to ——–.
Answer:
The food grains production has grown over the period of 1970-71 to 2010-11. Paddy production increased from about 40 million tonnes in 1970-71 to about 96 million tonnes in 2010-11. Another important food crop that witnessed rapid increase in production during this 40 years period was wheat. Compared to paddy and wheat the production of jowar did not increase during 1976-2011. This could be due to dry land agriculture.

Question 2.
Read again the section on “Land and other natural resources” In chapter 9, What are the possible ways of increasing production of crops from land?
Answer:

1. After going through “Land and other natural resources” in chapter 9, there are a few possible ways of increasing production of crops from land.
2. One way is to grow more than one crop on the same piece of land.
3. It is the most common way of increasing production from land.
4. The other way is to grow three different crops in a year due to the well-developed irrigation system.
5. Electric tubewells could irrigate much larger area of land easily.
6. Increasing the production with intensive use of natural resources like land and water.

(OR)
The possible ways of increasing production of crops from land.

1. Mechanization
2. High yield varieties, which were the basis of the green revolution.
3. Fertilizers
4. HW of seeds
5. Increased plant density.
6. Growing three different crops in a year due to the well developed irrigation system.
7. Electric tube wells could irrigate much larger area of land easily.

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Question 3.
Describe the per hectare yield of paddy and wheat by filling the following passage.
Two crops ——– and ——– always had low yield when compared with paddy and wheat. Yet both these crops have shown slow increase in yield in recent years.
Answer:
Two crops jowar and oil seeds always had low yield when compared with paddy and wheat. Yet both these crops have shown slow increase in yield in recent years.

Question 4.
Why should attention be given to increase the yield of jowar? Discuss.
Answer:

1. Jowar is the poor man’s food.
2. It is the third most important food crop ranking next to rice and wheat in both area and production.
3. It is a rainfed crop mostly grown in moist areas which hardly need irrigation.
4. Maharashtra is the largest producer of jowar, followed by Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh.
5. Only half of the jowar crop area is being cultivated with High Yielding Varieties seeds.
6. As it does not need irrigation, use of HYVs can be increased, thus we should give attention to increase the yield of jowar.

(OR)

1. Jowar is a highly nutritious food.
2. To increase the availability of food grains, and food security.
3. Not necessary to use of pesticides, fertilizers and insecticides.
4. Even though where the water availability is very low this crop is also suitable.
5. Jowar has more demand in the market.

Question 5.
What factors have contributed to the high growth of paddy and wheat yields over a long period?
Answer:

1. Many factors have contributed to the growth of paddy and wheat yields over the long period.
2. The rice and wheat are cultivated in India by intensive and unscientific application of chemical fertilizers and insecticides have led to the continuous increase in the yield levels.
3. Development of a dense network of canal irrigation and tubewells helped the growth in yieds of rice and wheat.
4. The use of High Yielding Varieties of seeds under Green Revolution helped the growth in yields of rice and wheat.
5. They provide for larger amounts of grains as the stalks are short and a short period of maturity of the crop in most cases.

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Question 6.
Complete the following table.
Answer:

Question 7.
Based on your calculations, fill in the blanks:
The per person availability of food grains _____ (increased/decreased) between 1971 and 1991 but was _____ lower/higher) in 2011. This happened despite shown in population growth in recent decades. In the future, the government must ensure higher availability through _____.
Answer:
The per person availability of food grains increased between 1971 and 1991 but was lower in 2011. This happened despite slowdown in population growth in the recent decades. In future, the government must ensure higher availability through selling from its existing stocks.

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Question 8.
Underline words and sentences that deal with agricultural diversification and explain why are these essential for Indian farmers.
Answer:
Water development – technology – cash crops – vegetables – dairying – best pulse seeds – second crop – yields – a plan and government effort.

• The bank gave credit to them for water development.
• The technology is fairly good.
• They take more money from cash crops and it is vegetables all the way.
• A great thing that happened on the way was dairying.
• Farmers know the best pulse seeds come from Maharashtra.
• The second crop, if any, depending on the rains.
• Yields are low.
• Without a plan and government effort it would be a cruel joke to talk about diversification to them.

Question 9.
Write a description about agricultural diversification for your own village or any village that you know about.
Answer:
Velpur has most of the lands with black cotton soils. There are a few rainfed streams for irrigation water. Rice is cultivated as the primary crop. Cotton is cultivated as the second crop. The seeds for these crops are collected from corporate seed companies. Most of the villagers own few buffaloes. They are much interested in dairying. Some part of the land is used to keep grass which is to be used as the fodder to the cattle.
When there was a shortage of rainfall, the crops are damaged and they do not yield good crop. Along with cotton, chillies are also grown in large scale. People are taking up the works of agriculture with much of the usage of technology. A proper plan from the government and its efforts are enabling this village to experience the agricultural diversification.

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Question 10.
Recall the discussion on Public Distribution System in Class VIII. How is PDS related to food security of the people in the country ?
Answer:

1. PDS has played a crucial role in reaching food to everyone both in the rural and urban areas.
2. Around 1997, government decided that ration shops should cater mainly to the poor.
3. Governments buy foodgrains from farmers and supply these to the ration shops.
4. Ration shops keep stocks of foodgrains and these items are then sold to people.
5. Prices at the ration shops are meant to be lower than the prices in the market.
6. The government is trying to provide food to all.
7. The government stakes a lot of amount in purchasing food from farmers and wholesalers and selling them at subsidised prices.
8. Thus, PDS is thriving for food security of the people in the country.

Question 11.
Observe the following graph and fill in the blanks.
Percentage Share of Purchases from PDS, rice and wheat, 2009-10.

(a) Fill in the blanks.
For all India, —— percent of peoples’ total consumption of rice and —— percent of peoples total consumption of wheat are purchased from the ration shops. This shows that people have to buy most of their foodgrain requirements from ——. However, there are several well-performing states like —— and ——. And some states like ——, ——, —— where PDS hardly seems to be fulfilling peoples’ needs for food grains.
Answer:
For all India, 39 percent of peoples’ total consumption of rice and 28 percent of people’s consumption of wheat are purchased from the ration shops. This shows that people have to buy most of their food grain requirements from market. However, there are several well-performing states like Tamil Nadu and combined Andhra Pradesh. And some states like Bihar, Rajasthan and Punjab where PDS hardly seems to be fulfilling peoples’ needs for food- grains.

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Question 12.
How can an effective Anganwadi center deal with such a situation for a locality? Discuss.
Answer:

1. Out of 7000 children, in the age group of 1 – 5 years, examined in the survey of NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) from many states in the country, 45% of children are underweight.
2. Their weight was less than what is expected by normal standards.
3. These children are in fact hungry and not getting adequate food.
4. Unless they are severely underweight it may not be easily visible or identifiable.
5. In such circumstances an effective anganwadi center in such locality would provide the children nutritious food.
6. Its teachers are supposed to go to every household where children are present and supply them this food.
7. Make their parents to know about the losses of sustained underweight of children and educate them to provide their children with nutritious food.

Question 13.
What overall conclusions can you draw from these statistics? Write a paragraph.

Answer:
When weight is plotted against age nearly 45% of children in the country are under weight. It means that they cannot study, work or perform physical activities. They do not grow as quickly as healthy children. Their immune system is weakened. When height is plotted against age 41% of children not up to the height they have to be. It seems their growth is affected and short for their age. They are difficult to cover this. When weight is plotted against height 21% children are not with weight they are supposed to be. With sufficient food they can cover this up.

Project work

Read the following poem, Aai. Can you write a poem relating to any aspect of food security?

Answer:
Some Quotes on Food Security:

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Question 1.
Fill in the blanks and give reasons.
a) Cleaning of water is a process of removing …………
b) Waste water released by houses is called …………
c) Dried ………… is used as manure.
d) Drains get blocked by ………… and …………
Answer:
a) Impurities – This is to remove the wastage to get purified water.
b) Sewage This is a liquid waste which causes harmful bacteria and other microbes.
c) Sludge – The soft wet earth or subtances which are used as manure.
d) Oil and fat The impurities stagnated in water which releases some oil and fats like fossil fuels.

Question 2.
What is sewage? Explain why it is harmful to discharge untreated sewage into rivers or seas?
Answer:

1. All the waste water released by homes, industries, hospitals, offices and other users are collectively called Sewage.
2. Sewage is a liquid waste.
3. Most of it is water, which has dissolved and suspended impurities, disease-causing bacteria and other microbes. These impurities are called contaminants.
4. If this is discharged into canals, it causes a lot of harm to animals, human beings, aquatic animals and plants if this water used.

Question 3.
Why should oils and fats not be released in the drain? Explain.
Answer:

1. Oils and fats should not be released in the drain.
2. If they are released they do not dissolve in water and at the same time attach themselves to the walls of the drain.
3. These catch other material and finally obstruct the flow of drain water.
4. This makes the drain water stagnate causing new sanitation problems.

Question 4.
Describe the steps involved in getting clarified water from wastewater.
Answer:

1. Wastewater is passed through bar screens. Large objects like rags, sticks, cans, plastic packets, etc are removed by this.
   
2. Water then goes to a grit and sand removal tank.
   The speed of the incoming wastewater is decreased to allow sand, grit and pebbles to settle down.
3. The water is then allowed to settle in a large tank which is sloped towards the middle.
   
4. Solids like faeces settle at the bottom a removed with a scraper. This is the sludge.
5. A skimmer removes the floatable solids like grease. Water so cleared is called clarified water.

Question 5.
What is sludge? Explain how it is treated.
Answer:
Sludge:

1. Waste water is passed through bar screens.
   After removal of large objects, water goes to a grit and sand removal tank. Here water is allowed to settle in a large tank which is sloped towards the middle.
   
2. Solids like faeces settle at the bottom and are removed with a scraper. This is the sludge.
3. The sludge is transferred to a separate tank where it is decomposed by an aerobic bacteria.
4. The biogas produced in the process can be used as fuel or can be used to produce electricity.
5. Air is pumped into the clarified water to help aerobic bacteria to grow.
6. Bacteria consume human waste, food waste, soaps and other unwanted matter still remaining in clarified water.
7. After several hours, the suspended microbes settle at the bottom of the tank as activated sludge. The water is then removed from the top.
8. The activated sludge is about 97% water. The water is removed by sand drying beds or machines.
9. Dried sludge is used as manure, returning organic matter and nutrients to the soil.

Question 6.
Untreated human excreta is a health hazard. Explain.
Answer:

1. If the human excreta is left untreated it reaches the canals through rain water.
2. The canal water is contaminated with this.
3. People who use this canal water are prone to many diseases.
4. Thus it is a health hazard.

Question 7.
Name two chemical used to disinfect the water.
Answer:

1. Chlorine and
2. Ozone are the two chemicals used to disinfect the water.

Question 8.
Explain the function of bar screens in a waste water treatment plant.
Answer:
Large objects like rags, sticks, cans, plastic packets… etc in waste water are removed by the bar screens in a waste water treatment plant.

Question 9.
Explain the relationship between sanitation and disease.
Answer:

1. Sanitation plays a major role in keeping good health for the public.
2. If the sanitation is poor* both water and air becomes polluted.
3. Public depend upon these two items for their healthy living. If they are contaminated public health becomes a big threat.
4. Neglected sanitation leads to diseases in the people living nearby.

Question 10.
Outline your role as an active citizen in relation to sanitation.
Answer:

1. I shall educated the members of my house to keep the house and surroundings clean and neat.
2. I request the neighbours not to throw away their house hold wastes on roads or at any place of their choice.
3. I shall suggest them to separate organic and inorganic wastes and hand over to the people who collect these waste materials.
4. I propagate the importance of sanitation by mouth and also with my friends.
5. I cooperate with all organisations who work in this direction.

Question 11.
What would, you do to motivate people in your street to utilise toilets?
Answer:

1. I explain the people about the importance of using toilets.
2. I shall emphasize how one is prone to get hookworm if goes for defecation in the open.
3. Further such things lead to the contamination of air and water which causes a threat to the health of the people living nearby.
4. If toilets are used the waste materials go deep into the earth and become soil in course of time without creating any problem.
5. Defecation irt the open, attracts mosquitoes, house flies and other insects which inturn transmit diseases.

Question 12.
What would happen if there were no microbes that break down wastes in sewage?
Answer:

1. Microbes are doing a lot of service in breaking down the complex organic compounds in waste materials to simple structured substances.
2. These substances ultimately becoming a manure.
3. If there were no microbes, our life will be in danger.
4. All the waste organic material remain as it was and pollute air and water posing a big problem to our survival.

Question 13.
What point would you like to address in the letter for your panchayat officer about drainage system in your village/town?
Answer:

1. The drainage system in our town is very poor. The drains were not cleaned regularly by the sanitary people.
2. The drain walls (or pipes) in some places were broken and the drain water is not freely flowing due to obstacles
3. When it rains, all the drain water along With the rain water is occupying the roads making it very unhygienic.
4. We therefore request you to attend to this drainage repair work.

Question 14.
Go to a nearby railway station/bits station/ hospital/ industry. What type of sewage is released? List out where and how.
Answer:

Question 15.
Fresh water is scarce. What is your contribution to make your family members aware of the need to save water?
Answer:
I shall see that my family members follow the following methods of using water.

1. Pick up water that is reqired for drinking. Donot throw away the water left out in the glass.
2. Water used for cleaning rice and vegetables will be sent to the garden in the backyard.
3. For bath, required water is to be used.
4. I suggest the members to use mild soaps as the water after bath can be sent to plants in the garden of the house.
5. No spill out of water from the tap must be seen by every family member.
6. ‘Think’ before you use every drop of water is the suggestion I put before the family members.

Question 16.
Prepare atleast 5 slogans on “Don’t waste water”. (OR)
Write 4 slogans on “conservation of water ”
(OR)
Write any 4 slogans on Conservation of water and wastage of water. J&JAMlIrM
Answer:
5 slogans on’Don’t waste water’.

1. ’Water is our currency. Use it with care’
2. ‘Water is our life. Save it’.
3. ‘Water is precious. Use it but donot throw it’.
4. ‘Save water. Never become a partner for its shortage’.
5. ‘Water is life. Life is not water’.

Question 17.
Make a writeup for your project on preservation of rain water.
Answer:

1. If villagers take up the activity of sludge removal in tanks, more: water can be stored in them. Government should take up the renovation of lakes / tanks from time to time.
2. Groundwater increases if check-dams are built over rivers, streams and riverets. This water can be used for all purposes.
3. The rain water which flows from roof tops cap be diverted into a pit or a big Tank in the surroundings of the house, and this water can be used for few days.

Question 18.
Is there a check dam or any other water conservation unit in your village? Write a note on it.
Answer:
We have a water tank in the middle of the village, near to the Z.P. High school.
All people of Our village get water from that tank in the morning and evening.

Question 19.
Have you got any doubt about diseases caused by untreated water? List them out.
(OR)
Ashok wants to know the effects of “drinking” contaminated water. Which questions may he ask the doctor?
Answer:

1. What are the diseases caused by using untreated water?
2. What are the steps to be taken to treat the untreated water?
3. What are the different methods used to treat the untreated water?

Question 20.
If you see water running off from a public tap what would you do about it?
Answer:

1. If I see water running off from a public tap immediately I turn off the tap and stop the run of water.
2. If the control system of the tap is not there, I shall take measures to close the way out of water and report the same to the authorities.

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Question 1.
Draw a table with the following items and summarise various examples in the context of migrant labourers.

1. Migrant labour
2. Reasons for the migration
3. Living standards of the migrants
4. Economic impact on their lives
5. Economic impact on the lives of people from where they migrated.

Answer:

Question 2.
Compare and contrast the migration from rural to urban areas and rural to rural areas.
Answer:

Question 3.
Which of the following could be considered as seasonal migration? Why?

1. Women moving from their parents’ house to husband’s house due to marriage
2. Turmeric harvesters moving from one district to another district in Tamil Nadu for three months in a year
3. Cycle rickshaw pullers in Delhi coming from rural parts of Bihar for six months a year
4. Women from Nalgonda district come to work as domestic maids in Hyderabad

Answer:

1. This could not be considered as a seasonal migration. In accordance with our social norms wife is supposed to live permanently in the house of her husband.
2. This could be considered as a seasonal migration. Because duration of the season is three months, which is below the 6 months norm.
3. This could be considered as a seasonal migration as it is not more than 6 months and the migration is done every year.
4. This could not be considered as seasonal migration as the domestic maids need to serve
   throughout the year.

Question 4.
Do you think migrants are trouble makers/trouble shooters in their destinations? Justify your answer.
Answer:

1. I think migrants are trouble shooters.
2. In almost all examples from our lesson, migrants served the purpose.
3. They were nowhere trouble makers.
4. But for them, most works cannot be easily completed.
5. Though they lived in inhumane conditions, they worked hard.
6. Apart from these, they eke out a living.

Question 5.
The following are migrants of different types. Classify th into internal and international migrants.
a) People going from India to Saudi Arabia to work as technicians
b) Agricultural labourers going from Bihar to Punjab
c) Brick workers going from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh
d) Teachers going from China to India to teach Chinese to Indian children
Answer:

Question 6.
‘Most children of migrant families become dropouts.’ Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Answer:

1. Most children of migrant families become dropouts.
2. I do agree with this statement.
3. Children accompanying their parents do not have creche facilities.
4. Grown-up children are not able to continue their studies at their parents’ new work places.
5. Schools in their native place refuse to take them again when they come back.
6. They finally become dropouts.
7. Young girls in such families are required to take care of siblings and many of them become dropouts.

Question 7.
How does rural to urban migration increase the purchasing power of people in rural areas?
(OR)
How does migration affect the purchasing power of people?
Answer:

1. Rural to urban migration increases the purchasing power of people in rural areas.
2. Remittances are an important means of supplementing or generating additional income for the rural families.
3. Migration allows households to meet debt and other obligations without having to sell assets.
4. The majority of migrants either remit or bring back savings.
5. Migrant families buy house, land, agricultural machinery and consumer durables.
6. Thus, their purchasing power increases.

Question 8.
Why are only professionals able to go to developed countries? Why cannot unskilled workers migrate to these countries?
Answer:

1. Professionals are able to go to developed countries.
2. Unskilled workers cannot migrate to these countries.
3. Developed countries depend a lot on industries and service sector.
4. They require people with technical skills and professionals.
5. So, the unskilled workers cannot serve the purpose.
6. Thus, there is no scope for unskilled workers to migrate to developed countries.

Question 9.
Why are only unskilled workers from India wanted in West Asian countries?
Answer:

1. Only unskilled workers from India are wanted in West Asian countries.
2. Semi-skilled workers also migrate to these countries.
3. They are oil-exporting countries.
4. They employ workers on contract basis.
5. They empldy workers on large scale with lower wages.
6. They do not nekL^technically skilled or professionals for these jobs.
7. Besides, the need to pay handsome perks and emoluments.
8. Thus, only unskilled workers are wanted in West Asian countries.

Question 10.
Why are workers from three states able to go to a considerable extent to work in West Asia?
Answer:

1. Unskilled and semi-skilled workers migrate to West Asian countries.
2. Nearly three fifths of workers going to West Asia are from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
3. A considerable section of these are engaged in construction projects, maintenance services, transport and telecommunications.
4. Most work in oil exporting work.
5. Nearly 30-40 years back many people from these three states went there.
6. They are using the contacts and network in West Asia and making to migrate others from their birth places.

Question 11.
Describe the similarities and differences between the impacts of internal and international migration.
Answer:
People generally migrate to improve their standard of living. Sometimes it is internal and sometimes internationals. The differences are:

10th Class Social Studies 8th Lesson People and Migration InText Questions and Answers

10th Class Social Textbook Page No. 102

Question 1.
Draw a sketch map showing Kurnool district along with Nandyala town. Mark arrow lines linking the names listed in the case study.
Answer:

Question 2.
Here is a list of a few people. Categorise them as migrant or non-migrant. Indicate the pattern and guess the probable reasons for migration.
Answer:

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Question 3.
Read the following table and complete the required information.
Answer:

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Question 4.
In the following map, what are the states from which migrant come to Delhi ?
Answer:
From Bihar, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, migrants come to Delhi

Question 5.
In the following map, form which states do the people migrate to Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka?
Answer:

1. From Karnataka, migrants come to Andhra Pradesh.
2. There is no migration from other states to Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Question 6.
In the following map, look at Tamil Nadu, what could be the reasons for out-migration and in-migration?
Answer:

1. People migrate to Tamil Nadu to acquire new skills, to find new jobs, to find job in the film industry and to earn a better salary.
2. People migrate from Tamil Nadu to Kerala in the tourism industry.

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Question 7.
Interview a person who has come to a town to work in the unorganized sector as a labourer or domestic servant and write her story (see the case study of Ramaiah).
Answer:
Seethamma – a domestic helper in Bengaluru.
I hail from Pedavadlapudi village, Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur District. I am 56 years old. We have two male children. Both of them are married off. My husband used to pull rickshaw. But his untimely death, a few years ago made my life miserable. We have some debts to be repaid.
A woman of acquaintance introduced me to Mr. and Mrs. Rao. Both of them are software professionals. They hail from our village and are working in Bengaluru. They were married two years back. Recently Mrs. Rao gave birth to a male child. As they couldn’t afford to foster him in time, I was asked to take care of the child and work as a domestic helper.
They cleared our debts in advance and deduct them from my wage. I go to my place for some festivals.

Question 8.
If you live in a rural area, interview a person who has come on a vacation from working in a town in the unorganized sector, write his story (see the case study of Ramaiah).
Answer:
Suresh – a salesman in a readymade shop.
I was a resident of Pedakonduru village of Duggirala Mandal in Guntur District. I studied up to 5th class in Pedakonduru elementary school and later up to 10th class in Pedapalem, a 2 km journey upwards. Later I could not continue my studies.
Later I went to Vijayawada, a 17 km distant city in nearby district Krishna. I joined ‘Step-n- Style’ a readymade garment shop at Patamata in Vijayawada. Except salary they do not provide me with any other facility. It is the work under unorganized sector. Our shop works 7 days a week. Each one is allowed to take a weekly off on a different day of the week.
I have been working there for the last 17 years. I had pleasure working there for that much time. At times, we aren’t even given off on festival days. Most of the customers are of friendly nature and we don’t usually have any tensions.

Question 9.
Compare and contrast these two situations.
Answer:

• Both of them do not work in any organised sector.
• Both of them are paid low.
• Both of them are denied of good health and family care programmes.
• Domestic helper’s life took different turn after facing many difficulties.
• Salesman was unable to get well educated.
• He was contented and did not attempt to improve his education.
• Both of them work in different working conditions.

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Question 10.
Why are contacts and networks essential for getting jobs in urban areas?
Answer:

1. Contacts and networks are crucial for getting jobs in urban areas.
2. Migration is the survival strategy for many families.
3. Villagers pre-arrange their jobs from rural areas.
4. They come to urban areas through their contacts or networks.
5. Migrants also pass on the urban opportunities to the rural masses.
6. So that potential migrants can engage in rural-based job research.

Question 11.
Calculate the total number of persons added to urban population for each period and percentage of each group. Write sentences for each bullet point.
Answer:

1. During 1961-71, there were 31 million (20 + 5 + 6) people added in the urban population. In terms of percentage, 65% increase was due to natural increase, 16% was due to expansion of urban areas and 19% was due to migration.
2. During 1971-81, there were 50 million people added in the urban population. In terms of percentage, 52% increase was due to natural increase, 28 was due to expansion of urban areas and 20 was due to migration.
3. During 1981-1991 there were 56 million people added in the urban population. In terms of percentage, 63% increase was due to natural increase, 14% was due to expansion of urban areas and 23% was due to migration.
4. During 1991-2001, there were 67 million people added in the urban population. In terms of percentage, 60% increase was due to natural increase, 19% was due to expansion of urban areas and 21% was due to migration.

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Question 12.
Observe the graph given on page 107 in Textbook and answer the following questions.
a) How would you construct a table to show the effect of migration for the entire period 1961 – 2011?
Answer:

b) When people move out of rural areas which sector of the economy in the rural area loses the most number of people? Why?
Answer:

1. When people move out of rural areas primary sector of economy in the rural area loses the most number of people.
2. Had they not been moved out of rural areas, they would have taken part in agriculture and allied activities.
3. So, primary sector is losing the most number of people.

c) In urban areas, what are the common sector(s) of the economy in which migrants from the rural areas find employment? What are the reasons for this?
Answer:

1. Most urban migrants find employment in the unorganised sector.
2. They work as hawkers, painters, mechanics, rickshaw pullers, construction labour etc.
3. They come to work in industries and other service activities.
4. They have opportunities for education and acquiring skills.
5. Urban areas also appear to offer greater freedom and somewhat less discrimination based on caste and gender.
6. They want to increase their income and they desire better family prospects.

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Question 13.
Why is there a shortage of sugarcane cutters in western Maharashtra ?
Answer:

1. There is a shortage of sugarcane cutters in western Maharashtra.
2. Maharashtra produces about 70 % of sugar in the country.
3. It has about 186 cooperative sugar factories.
4. Large scale sugarcane cultivation began here in the early 1970s after the Koina dam was built.
5. Sugarcane cutting requires a lot of workers.
6. It needed to be transported to mills at the earliest.
7. As many of the western Maharashtra farmers are growing sugarcane, there is a shortage of sugarcane cutters.
8. On the contrary, central Maharashtra, i.e., Vidharbha region is less cultivated, so there is scope of migration.

Question 14.
What would happen to children who come with their parents? Is it possible to bring these children to schools? Are there any provisions in the government laws for educating these children?
Answer:

1. The children who come with their parents are engaged in piling the canes that are cut and removed the leaves if they are of working age.
2. As their parents are living in bamboo huts, it is difficult for children to go to school.
3. It is a seasonal migration.
4. There is no provision of schools.
5. It is possible to bring these children to schools.
6. It requires a lot of care and interest on the part of the government.
7. There are provisions like setting up of Bridge schools and seasonal hostels for children of migrated parents.

Question 15.
Why are sugarcane cutters employed only for six months? What work might they do during the other six months of the year?
Answer:

1. Sugarcane cutters are employed only for six months.
2. Because the season ends with it.
3. Sugarcane cutters come there due to distress caused in rural areas.
4. They might do agricultural works or MNREGA works during the other six months of the year.

Question 16.
How could the living conditions of these workers be improved?
Answer:

1. They live in small conical huts.
2. They live together with animals in congested conditions.
3. They have to fight exhaustion all the time.
4. The living conditions of these workers have to be improved.
5. The owners of sugarcane cultivating lands, the government at the state and even local self governments should take initiative to develop their living conditions.
6. They should set up health clinics, make shift houses and schools, fix proper wages and work hours.
7. See that children are not engaged in work, but sent to schools.

Question 17.
The seven districts in western Maharashtra- Nasik, Ahmadnagar, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and Sholapur – comprise the “sugar belt” which extends into Surat (Gujarat) in the north and Belgaum (Karnataka) in the south. Five districts of the arid Marathwada region – Beed, Jalgaon, Ahmadnagar, Nasik and Jalna – send out labour to this sugar belt for six months every year for sugarcane harvesting.
Draw arrow lines on a map showing districts of origin and destination of migrants.
Answer:

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Question 18.
Describe an example of seasonal migration of your region.
Answer:

1. People from our region migrate to Guntur and other towns to work in tobacco barons.
2. With the gap in agricultural activities, many of the landless poor and even marginal farmers migrate there in search of employment.
3. Leaving the children with grandparents, they migrate to work in barons.
4. They bring back their savings.

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Question 19.
What can be done so that migrants are able to get food, health and family care programmes?
Answer:

1. Migrants should get good food, health and family care programmes.
2. It should be made possible for them to get food from fair price shops at their work places.
3. Make-shift hospitals with doctors and nurses are to be established at or near the work places.
4. Necessary care must be taken to prevent accidents in work places.
5. Unorganised sector workers are also to be provided with access to various health and family care programmes.

Question 20.
There are some initiatives taken by government and voluntary agencies. Find out if there is any such initiative in your area. Invite some persons from such agencies for a talk in the school.
Answer:
Self Activity.

Question 21.
National boundaries are protected against migrants. Here are examples of
a) USA on Mexican border
b) South Korea on North Korean border
c) India on Bangladesh border.
What do you think of migrants across the border?
Answer:
In the above figures the national boundaries of Mexico – the USA, South Korea – North Korea and India – Bangladesh are shown. It is common to arrange a fence between two countries along the border. The soldiers belonging to both the countries always safeguard the borders. But, due to many reasons different people try to cross the borders and enter the neighbouring countries. Some among them are terrorists who resort to violence and destruction in their enemy countries. They are induced and inspired by respective countries. They are called state sponsored terrorists.

In terms of employment and infrastructure, America is more attractive than Mexico. That is the reason why some people enter that country in illegal ways. Both South Korean and North Korean governments have different doctrines. One is communist whereas the other is capitalist. Those who differ with other countries’ doctrines try to cross the borders and go from one country to other for the sake of spying.

In Bangladesh, the rule has been dictatorial and the life of people there has been pathetic for ages. So some people of that country cross the border and enter the democratic country India. The states such as Paschim Banga and Assam are facing a grave problem with these people.

It’s a crime to cross the borders in an illegal way. And these people become a problem to the country they enter.

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Question 22.
Draw arrow lines on a World Map depicting people from India going to different countries mentioned in the above passages.

1. USA
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. Australia
5. Germany
6. Norway
7. Japan
8. Malaysia
9. Saudi Arabia
10. UAE

Answer:

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Question 1.
Match the following.

Answer:
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B

Question 2.
Trace the changes in the role of women seen in China over the decades. Why is it similar or different from that of the USSR and Germany?
Answer:

1. Long back Chinese women were forced to follow the practice of footbinding, they were subordinated and sufferers, of polygamy.
2. They were not allowed the public life.
3. Till 1940s they were confined to household.
4. Mao supported the emergence of rural women’s associations, stopped purchase or sale of marriage contracts.
5. After New Democracy women got protective rights and polygamy was abolished.
6. It is similar to women of the USSR who were provided with rights after revolution.
7. In Germany no such provisions were there till the end of Second World War.

Question 3.
After the overthrow of monarchy, China had two different types of regimes. How were they similar or different? (Or) Trace out the political conditions in China after throwing over monarchy.
Answer:
After the overthrow of monarchy, China had two types of regimes. The Guomindang (The National People’s Party) under Chaiang Kai-shek and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) under Mao Zedong.
Similarities:

1. Both the parties wanted to unite the country and bring stability.
2. Both spread education by starting schools.

Differences:

Question 4.
Countries discussed in the above chapter were all mostly dependent on agriculture. What were the measures taken in these countries to change these practices?
Answer:

1. In China, the major steps were a class identification of all villagers, followed by the confiscation and redistribution of land lord and other productive property.
2. In Vietnam, French began building canals and draining lands in the Mekong delta to increase cultivation. The vast system of irrigation works, canals and earth works built with forced labour increased rice production.
3. In Nigeria, the British developed trade in agricultural produce i.e., palm oil and cocoa.

Question 5.
Who owned industries in countries discussed above and what policies were brought in to change the systems? Make a table to compare them.
Answer:

Question 6.
Compare the national movement in India and Nigeria – can you explain why it was stronger in india?
Answer:
Comparison:

Explanation:

1. Compared to National Movement in Nigeria, that in India was stronger.
2. Social reformers in India and educated youth brought in the changes.
3. The introduction of newspapers and political organizations were started nearly 100 years before Independence.
4. Most classes of society included in the National Movement, thus it was stronger.
5. Whereas in Nigeria political parties and youth movements were only 30 to 40 years old.
6. Their nationalism plagued by ethnic conflict between the Yoruba and Igbos.

Question 7.
What are the challenges faced by the independent Nigerian nation? In what ways is it similar or different from the challenges faced by independent India?
Answer:

1. Nigeria became Independent on October 1st, 1963.
2. Unfortunately a just and balance democracy could not be worked out there.
3. Soon it slipped into civil war and military rule resulted in domination of the North.
4. Corruption and suppression of human rights went hand in hand.
5. The multinational oil corporations funded the military rulers and still facing challenges of building a democratic nation.
6. On the other hand, India successfully functioning as the world’s biggest democracy.

Question 8.
Unlike Vietnam or India, Nigeria did not have to struggle so hard for freedom. Can you find some explanations for this?
Answer:

1. Vietnam had paid great loss in the freedom struggle.
2. Vietnam also faced a war with the USA in the struggle.
3. India also paid great loss in the freedom struggle.
4. Indians fought against the British to get freedom.
5. In Nigeria a section of western-educated intellectuals developed the idea of a common Nigerian nation and began to fight the British rule.
6. Nigerian nationalism grew in popularity.
7. By that time England has granted independence to many countries and unable to maintain colonies.
8. Considering the wave of nationalism, the British decided to hand over power to Nigerians.

Question 9.
What role did schooling play in national movement of the countries discussed above?
Answer:

1. Both the influencial personalities in China Sun and Mao were well educated.
2. Post New Democracy era Chinese universalised education.
3. In Vietnam students fought against the colonial government through newspapers and political parties.
4. Ho Chi Minh was also well educated.
5. The role of students and educated youth is invaluable in Nigerian liberation movement.

Question 10.
Freedom struggle in these countries involved wars against the rulers. Briefly describe its impact.
Answer:

1. China was attacked and occupied by Japan between 1937 and 1945.
2. Both Guomindang and CCP tried to join forces to fight Japan.
3. After Japan’s surrender to US, both CCP and Guomindang engaged in war with each other.
4. CCP became ruler in main land of China and Guomindang set up government in Taiwan.
5. Vietnam waged 8 year long war with France and got independence but was divided.
6. North Vietnam under Ho Chi Minh was again attacked by US and war lasted 7 long years.
7. Finally a peace agreement was made and Vietnam was united.
8. Nigerian organisations, Nigerian soldiers tried to fight with the British.
9. Considering the wave of nationalism, the British decided to handover power to Nigerians.

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Question 1.
Observe the following map and answer the given questions.

(a) Identify one Asian and one African colony of Britain.
Answer:
India is the Asian and Nigeria is the African colony of Britain.

(b) Identify one Asian and one African colony of Holland.
Answer:
Indonesia is the Asian and Western Sahara is the African colony of Holland.

(c) Identify one Asian and one African colony of France.
Answer:
Vietnam is the Asian, Algeria is the African colony of France.

(d) Identify two Asian and one African country that was not colony of any power.
Answer:
China and Russia are the Asian and Ithiopia is the African country which was not a colony of any power.

(e) Whose colony was Australia?
Answer:
Australia was the colony of the British.

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Question 2.
Recall/ Revisit Class IX textbook as to what constitutes the idea of Nationalism and how it emerged.
Answer:
The idea of nationalism constitutes to develop a sense of common identity and shared history and descent.
Nationalism emerged due to

1. Oppressive rule of the colonial rulers.
2. Liberal ideas spread by philosophers and leaders.
3. Culture, art, pointing, poetry etc. also helped to express nationalist feelings.

Question 3.
If the traditional rulers of these countries had fought for freedom, what kind of political systems would have been created?
Answer:
If the traditional rulers of these countries had fought for freedom, monarchial kind of political systems would have been created.

Question 4.
In colonies which social groups have fought for freedom? And why were the ideas of equality and democracy important to them?
Answer:

1. In colonies mostly educated and the youth fought for freedom.
2. Apart from them peasants and at times, women also fought for freedom.
3. There was support from soldiers for these liberation wars.
4. Most commonly, all the above fought under the leadership of powerful leaders who envisaged the independence of their colonies.
5. The idea of equality and democracy is important for them as their old emperors are military rulers who did not give them freedom and equality.

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Question 5.
Why do you think young” Chinese wanted to fight both against old traditional practices and against foreign powers?
Answer:

1. Young Chinese wanted to fight both against old traditional practices and against foreign powers.
2. The old traditional Chinese language and script are very complex, the practice of foot binding is against the dignity of women.
3. There is the subordination of women and no equality in marriage, and poverty is more prevalent.
4. Despite being an ally of the victorious side led by England, China did not get back the territories seized from it by Japan.
5. So they tried to attack old tradition.
6. Revolutionaries called for driving out the foreigners, who were controlling the country’s resources.
7. So they wanted to be against the foreign powers.

Question 6.
Did something similar happen in India?
Answer:

1. Yes. Something similar happened in India.
2. Indians resented the old practices like Sati, Polygamy, Untouchabilities, Child Marriages, encouraged widow remarriages and girl child education, etc.
3. Many peasant movements, socio religious movements were conducted.
4. People resented the British rule.
5. They wanted to drive the British away.

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Question 7.
What were the major political parties that emerged during the period? (In China)
Answer:

1. After the republican revolution in 1911 the country entered a period of turmoil.
2. The Guomindang (the National People’s party also called KMT – Kuo Ming Tong) and the Chinese Communist Party are the two major political parties emerged during the period.

Question 8.
Who were the members of such mobilisation? (In China)
Answer:
Peasants, labourers, women and students.

Question 9.
What was the nature of their social and economic changes that were thought of?
Answer:

1. Mao Zedong was for the abolition of land-lordism and built army with peasants.
2. Through confiscation of land of the landlords, he distributed the land among peasants.
3. He supported the rural women’s associations, stopped purchase and sale of marriage contracts.
4. He fought foreign imperialism.
5. Achieved universalisation of elementary education was achieved in initial years.
6. Freedom and equality.

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Question 10.
In what ways did the land reform programmes help CCP win the war?
Answer:

1. It is generally agreed upon by the scholars that the successful carrying out of the land reforms and universalisation of education achieved in the initial years of the revolution formed a solid basis for the future development of China.
2. The CCP gradually established a single party rule in which the supreme leaders or Chairman was all powerful.
3. All opposition activities were disallowed.

Question 11.
Compare the land reforms carried out in China with that of India. What were the similarities and differences between them?
Answer:
Land Reforms carried out in India:

1. In India Zamindari and Mahalwari systems were abolished and the Ryotwari system was introduced.
2. Land Ceiling Act was implemented and the distribution of surplus land to the poor was taken.

Land Reforms carried out in China:

1. Identify the all village inhabitants.
2. Confiscation of all village lands and redistribution of land lord’s land and other productive property.

Similarities:

1. The land was distributed among the poor peasants in all the cases.

Differences:

1. Unlike India, in China it was done with force and incurred human loss but in India we see very rare occasions of deaths of land lords.

Question 12.
Do you agree with the view that equal participation of men and women and equal opportunity for them is necessary for freedom and development of the country?
Answer:

1. I agree with it. Equal participation of men and women is necessary for freedom and development of the country.
2. And availability of equal opportunity to both men and women is necessary for freedom and development of the country.
3. That is why our Constitution promised these equal rights and opportunities to men and women.

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Question 13.
Why were the railways and canals developed in Vietnam by the French?
Answer:

1. The French were keen to develop Vietnam as an exporter of rice.
2. For this purpose they made a three fold strategy.
3. That includes improving irrigation network, encouraging landlords and encouraging marketing of agricultural produce like rice and rubber.
4. Thus, French started building canals and draining lands in the Mekong delta.
5. It was followed by infrastructure projects to help transport like roads and railways.

Question 14.
What was the difference between a landless peasant and landless workers?
Answer:

1. There was difference between a landless peasant and landless workers.
2. Landless peasants practice only cultivation either taking land on rent or attending the agricultural works or both of them.
3. On the other hand landless workers do not practice cultivation.
4. They only attend to agricultural work or in absence of these they will search for another employment or settle in activities other than agriculture.

Question 15.
You read about the condition of peasants in the British rule in India, in what ways was it similar to that of Vietnam ?
Answer:

1. The condition of peasants in the British rule was miserable.
2. They were under the burden of heavy taxation and no exemption of taxes during crop failures and natural calamities etc.
3. In Vietnam also the peasants who rented the land of landlords had to pay rent in both share of produce and also by working on the fields of them.
4. They need to pay different taxes imposed at the will of landlords.
5. These forced them to debt bondage.

Question 16.
Try to remember the policies followed by the British in India. Compare the colonial policies followed by the British in India and the French in Vietnam. What similarities and differences do you find between them?
Answer:

1. The colonial policies of both the British and the French were the same.
2. Both of them provided irrigation water by digging canals and that provision of transport systems like roads and railways.
3. They administered the colonies.
4. All these expenses were charged from the revenue of the country.
5. These sums were taken to their native countries.
6. Vietnam was encouraged to cultivate rice by the French whereas the British forced for the cultivation of indigo, opium and jute.

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Question 17.
Why did the fall in price rice lead to the rise of rural indebtedness?
Answer:

1. Vietnam was the third largest exporter of rice in the world.
2. It is also one of the largest exporters of rubber.
3. The great depression of 1930s had a profound impact on Vietnam.
4. The prices of rice and rubber fell, leading to rising rural debts, unemployment.
5. As the rural peasants invest most on rice and rubber, the fall prices hurt their revenue.

Question 18.
The youth and students played an important role in the emergence of nationalism in both Vietnam and China. Discuss the similarities and differences between them.
Answer:
Differences:

Similarities:

1. Both fought against colonial government’s efforts.
2. Both were inspired by patriotic feelings and the conviction that it was the duty of the educated to fight for the benefit of society.
3. Both were forming various political parties.
4. Both published nationalist journals.

Question 19.
Why do you think land rent reduction was one of the first steps taken by the independent government in Vietnam ?
Answer:

1. The first step taken by the independent government in Vietnam was the reduction of land rents.
2. Earlier most of the lands were under the control of landlords.
3. They kept the land rents not only high but also imposed other taxes at will.
4. So, the new government reduced the land rents.

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Question 20.
What would have been the impact of such land reform on Vietnamese society? Discuss from the point of view of various social classes in the rural areas.
Answer:
From the point of view of landowners: It was a great damage to their earnings.
From the point of view of landless peasants: It was a great relief for them.
From the point of view of landless workers: It would create them some opportunity of work.

Question 21.
Compare the nature of land reforms in China, Vietnam and India.
Answer:

1. In India land reforms were conducted In a half-hearted manner.
2. Zamindars or landlords somehow managed to retain their lands.
3. In China land reforms were organised in a radical manner.
4. Most of the landless peasants were benefited.
5. In Vietnam they gave priority to reduction in land rents.
6. Land distribution among the landless was organised in a soft manner.

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Question 22.
Do you think America was justified in using chemical weapons like Napalm and Agent Orange on civilian population and jungles ?
Answer:

1. I don’t think America was justified In using chemical weapons like Napalm and Agent Orange.
2. Their Intention to clear the jungles was it would be easier to kill people If there was no jungle cover.
3. They destroyed many villages and decimated jungles and civilians died in large numbers.
4. That did not deter the courages of the peasants and people of Vietnam.

Question 23.
How was it possible for a small country like Vietnam to stand up the might of the USA?
Answer:

1. There was great power of nationalism in people of Vietnam that they moved to action.
2. They were Inspired and sacrificed their home and family.
3. The USA underestimated the commitment of the lakhs of poor peasants.
4. These lakhs of poor peasants, who received recently land were with commitment to fight.
5. The land reforms played a most crucial role in defeating the mightiest army of the world.

Question 24.
What was the role of peace movement in the USA in the decision of the US government to withdraw from Vietnam ?
Answer:

1. Many were critical of the US government for getting involved in a war that they saw as indefensible.
2. The prolongation of war created strong reactions even within the US.
3. The wide spread questioning of government policy strengthened moves to negotiate an end to the war.
4. A peace settlement was signed in Paris in January 1974.

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Question 25.
Discuss how do you think the idea of Pan-Africanism is different from nationalism. Do you think the idea of nationalism is limiting?
Answer:

1. Pan-Africanism is an idea that promotes the unity of all African peoples irrespective of country or tribe.
2. It used not only to fight colonialism and racial discrimination.
3. Building unity among all inhabitant tribes based on principles of equality, social justice and human dignity.
4. On the other hand, the idea of nationalism constitutes to develop a sense of common identity and shared history and descent in one nation.
5. Comparatively Nationalism was limiting.

Question 26.
Colonial rule led to uneven development of regions in a century. In India too under the British coastal regions like Bengal, Madras and Bombay developed faster. Why do you think such uneven, development takes place?
Answer:

1. The colonial rule aimed at taking away raw material cheaply from colonies and selling away their finished products in colonies.
2. All colonial countries conducted sea trade.
3. So they obviously connected different regions of raw material availability and markets to finished goods with these port cities.
4. So the development was mostly concentrated in the port cities only.
5. Apart from this, most of their factors lived there and their fortifications also present there only.

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Question 27.
Most of the oil resources of Nigeria are in the South Eastern region. The Igbos think that they should get the maximum share of oil profits. They object to oil wealth being used for the development of the North. What do you think will be the proper and just solution to this problem?

1. Most of the oil resources of Nigeria are in South Eastern region.
2. The Igbos think that they should get the maximum share of oil profits.
3. They object to oil wealth being used for the development of the North.
4. The claim of the Igbos was not correct.
5. The natural resources belong to the entire nation.
6. Government should use the wealth from natural resources to develop all the regions of the country.
7. In case, the region with resources was backward, care must be taken to develop it.

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Question 1.
What happens if seeds are not dispersed?
Answer:

1. Seeds dispersal is essential for the survival of plants.
2. If seeds are not dispersed, there will be competition with the mother plant for air, water and minerals.
3. Most of the seeds won’t germinate.
4. If seed dispersal is not there, we can’t see different plants in different areas.
5. If seed dispersal is not there, we can see only a few plants in our surroundings.

Question 2.
How are the seeds dispersed in caltropis?
Answer:

1. Caltropis seeds are dispersed through wind.
2. Caltropis seeds have light and hairy structure at one end.
3. They travel with wind and settle at a suitable place to germinate.

Question 3.
Why do most of the coconut trees grow along the seashore?
Answer:

1. Coconut fruit floats on water and moves from one place to another.
2. The outer covering of the coconut seed has empty spaces filled with air and are fibrous.
3. This is the reason for coconut fruit to float on water.
4. When the coconut fruit reaches ground it germinates there.
5. That’s why usually coconut trees grow along the seashores.

Question 4.
Do you find any relationship between the weight of the seeds and the dispersal mechanism? Discuss with suitable examples.
Answer:

1. I find relationship between the weight of the seeds and the dispersal mechanism.
2. For example: Seeds of caltropis.
   a) These are light and have hairy structure at one end.
   b) So they travel with wind and settle at a suitable place to germinate.
   c) Milkweed, cotton seeds etc., are all dispersed by wind.
3. Another example: coconut fruit
4. a) The outer covering of the seed has empty spaces filled with air and are fibrous.
   b) The coconut fruit floats in water and reaches the ground somewhere. There it germinates.
   c) Seeds of lotus is another example.
5. Another example: Neejn fruit.
   a) Birds like Bulbuls, Mynahs, crows eat the outer fleshy part gets digested in the food canal and the seed coats of them become tender.
   b) They are then dispersed to other places as bird droppings.
6. Similarly animals, Human beings carry the seeds to other places.

Question 5.
Ravali said “Dispersal of seed is very important in nature”. Is she correct? Why do you support her?
Answer:
Yes, It is correct I support her because

1. The seeds of a plant should be dispersed to different places for the plants of the – same species to be grown there.
2. As a result of this dispersal, there will not be competition for space, air and other nutrients between the mother plant and daughter plants.
3. Plants Of any species will not be populated at one particular place but will be distributed to different places.

Question 6.
Collect the information in the following table and discuss the reasons.
Answer:

Question 7.
Some seeds like soap nuts have very hard shell? Why is it so?
Answer:

1. Soap nuts will be transported to different places by any means.
2. During the transport, the seed must be intact without any damage.
3. Some birds may swallow it and come out as a dropping on the way of their flight. It is in a very hard shell, the seed is not damaged.

Question 8.
Nowadays people want to eat sprouts. List out the reasons why they take sprouts as food.
Answer:

1. Sprouts contain many nutrients needed for human body.
2. Sprouts do not contain harmful contents that cause damage to the health of human beings.
3. Sprouts give not only energy but also health to human beings.
4. These are the main reasons for people to eat sprouts now-a-days.

Question 9.
Collect some seeds sow them in a particular place in your school garden. Observe how many days each type of seed takes to germinate. Tabulate your observations.
Answer:
The student can do it.

Question 10.
Collect Tadi seeds and make a model. Display them in your School.
Answer:
The student can do it with the help of the teacher.