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Judiciary VIII

 • What is the Role of the Judiciary: (i) The judicial system provides a mechanism for resolving disputes between citizens, citizens and the government, two state governments and the central and state governments. (ii) The judiciary has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament if it believes that these are a violation of the basis structure of the Constitution. This is called judicial review. (iii) Every citizen of India can approach the Supreme Court or the High Court if his/her Fundamental Rights have been violated. • What is an Independent Judiciary: (i) India has an independence of the judiciary that allows the courts to play a centra role in ensuring that there is no moisture of power by the legislature and the executive. (ii) It plays a crucial role in protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens because anyone can approach the courts if they believe that their rights have been isolated. • What is the Structure of Courts in India: (i) ...
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People As Resource

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People as Resource Class IX   1. What do you understand by ‘people as a resource’? Answer: ‘People as a resource’ is a way of referring to the working population of a country, in terms of their existing productive skills and abilities. A large population is considered as a liability, rather than an asset. However, a large population can be turned into a productive asset by investing in education, training and the medical care of the people. A productive population contributes considerably towards creation of Gross National Product. ‘People as a resource’ is the positive side of a large population that is often overlooked. 2.How is human resource different from other resources like land and physical capital? Answer: The following are the main differences between human resources and other resources such as land and physical capital: 3. What is the role of education in human capital formation? Answer: (i) An educated society facilitates better development than an illiterate one. ...
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AWES QUIZ MIXED FACES

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Class VIII From Trade To Territory

  History: From Trade To Territory  4. What attracted European trading companies to India? Answer European trading companies were attracted to India because of a number of reasons: → Trading with India was highly profitable and fruitful to the businessmen in Europe. → The European trading companies purchased goods at cheaper and sold them in Europe at the higher prices. → The fine qualities of cotton and silk produced in India had a big market in Europe. → Indian spices like - pepper, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon were in great demand in Europe. 5. What were the areas of conflict between the Bengal nawabs and the East India Company? In the 18th century, after the death of Aurangzeb, the Bengal nawabs asserted their power and autonomy. Through the eighteenth century, the conflicts between them and the East India Company intensified. The nawabs refused to grant the Company concessions, demanded large tributes, denied it the right to mint coins, and stopped it from ex...
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How when where MCW

 Social Science History Chapter 1. How ,When and Where 1. Who was the last Viceroy of India? (a) Lord Canning (b) Lord Mountbatten (c) lord Curzon (d) Lord Wellesley 2. Which of the following is NOT the period of division of Indian History by James Mill? (a) Hindu (b) Muslim (c) Christians (d) Sikhs 3. Who is the author of “A History of British India” ? (a) Nicholas Louis (b) Clive Loyd (c) James Mill (d) John Henry 4. Who was the first Governor General of India? (a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Canning (c) Warren Hastings (d) Robert Clive 5. According to Mills, all ____ societies were of lower level. (a) African (b) Asian (c) European (d) American 6. The chosen set of dates by the Historians become more vital when the focus is on a (a) Particular set of events (b) Particular Location (c) Particular Battle (d) Particular King 7. Where is National Archives of India located? (a) Mumbai (b) Dehli (c) Jaipur (d) Jammu 8. Which were not the sources of information of British Rule in India? (a...
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Understanding Marginalization

CLASS VIII REVISION TEST - Understanding Marginalization  1) Stereotyping of Adivasis is related to their being: (a) Exotic (b) Primitive (c)Backward (d) All of these  2) The minorities are forced to live on the margins of economic and social development, this is known as (a) malnourished (b) marginalisation (c)displaced (d) all of these 3) Every citizen of India can approach the courts if they believe that their fundamental Rights have been violate  ( True or false) 4) Which religious group has the lowest literacy rate according to censes of India 2001? (a)Hindus (b) Muslims (c) Sikh 5) Marginalisation results in :- (a) Low social status (b)  unequal access to education  (c)Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these 6) Assertion (A): Adivasis are often marginalised because they follow different cultural practices. Reason (R): The Indian Constitution does not provide any special rights to Adivasis. Options: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of...
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Letter Writing

 *2025 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People*  The Department of Posts is organizing the 2025 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People, and we're excited to share the details with you! *Eligibility* The competition is open to the participants of class VI to VIII  *Subject* "Imagine you are the ocean. Write a letter to someone explaining why and how they should take good care of you." *Content and Form* The composition must be presented in the form of a letter. Date: 18/02/25 (Tuesday) Time: CCA Periods  *Language* The letter can be written in English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India. *Prizes* - *Circle Level:*     - First Prize: Rs. 25,000 and a certificate     - Second Prize: Rs. 10,000 and a certificate     - Third Prize: Rs. 5,000 and a certificate - *National Level:*     - First Prize: Rs. 50,000 and a certificate     - Second Prize: Rs. 2...
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