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• Explain the concept. (2) Corruption Corruption means misusing one's position or power for personal gain, for example by taking bribes. Examples: taking money to do work that is... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• Explain the concept. (1) Left-extremism Left-extremism is a movement that aims to overthrow the existing system and capture power through armed, violent revolution instead of democ... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• State whether following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer. (1) Alertness is required to sustain democracy. Social and Political Movements no answer
• The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ............ . (a) Religious conflicts Answer: (c) Deepening the roots of democracy Having elections is not enough. The real challenge for all democratic nations is to deepen demo... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• In a democracy ............ participate in elections and get political power. (a) political pa Answer: (a) political parties In a democracy, political parties contest elections, and the party (or alliance) that wins a majority forms th... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• . State wheather the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer. (1) Movements are important in a democracy. (1) True, (2) False. Statement (3) is cut off in the question; the reason consumer movements came into existence is given below. (1) Movemen... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independence period fighting? Before independence, the women's movement fought mainly for social reforms that would end injustice to women and give them education and equ... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• Explain the nature of farmers movement in India The farmers' movement in India has been a struggle of farmers against exploitation and for a fair return for their work, and its nature has... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• Explain the activities/role/functions of environmental movement. The environmental movement works to protect nature and to make sure that development does not destroy the environment. Its main activities a... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• Explain the concepts. (2) Labour movement The labour movement is the organised effort of workers, through trade unions, to get fair wages, better working conditions and security of e... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• Explain the concepts. (1) Tribal movement The tribal movement is the struggle of tribal people to protect their rights over forests, land and water, and their culture and identity. T... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains ........ Answer: (b) Green revolution In the 1960s India faced food shortages and had to import food grains. To increase agricultural production and... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• (1) ............ is the main demand of farmers movement. (a) Right to cultivate on the forest land (b) To get the right price for agricultural product Answer: (b) To get the right price for agricultural product The main demand of the farmers' movement in India has been a fair, remunerative... Social and Political Movements 1 answer
• What changes have taken place in the nature of political parties in India? Indian politics has changed from one-party dominance to a multi-party system with coalition governments and strong regional parties. End of... Political Parties 1 answer
• What are the major characteristics of political parties? The major characteristics of political parties are: Aim of acquiring power: parties contest elections to win power and form the government.... Political Parties 1 answer
• Explain the following concepts. National Parties A national party is a political party recognised by the Election Commission as having influence in several states across the country, not ju... Political Parties 1 answer
• Explain the following concepts. (1) Regionalism Regionalism is a strong feeling of attachment to one's region, its language, culture and interests. India has great diversity of language, c... Political Parties 1 answer
• State whether following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer. (1) Political parties act as a link between government and people. (1) True, (2) False, (3) True, (4) False (1) Political parties act as a link between government and people: True. Parties take the problems... Political Parties 1 answer
• National Conference is a party in ............ this region. (a) Odisha (b) Assam (c) Bihar (d) Jammu and Kashmir Answer: (d) Jammu and Kashmir The National Conference (Jammu and Kashmir National Conference) is a regional party of Jammu and Kashmir. It w... Political Parties 1 answer
• When people come together and participate in electoral process, to acquire political power, Answer: (c) Political parties A political party is an organisation of people who share common ideas and come together to contest elections a... Political Parties 1 answer
• Explain the meaning of Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is a set of rules laid down by the Election Commission that political parties, candidates and the government must follow... The Electoral Process 1 answer
• Write some additional information about post of the Election Commissioner The Election Commission of India is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, assisted by other Election Commissioners. The Election Commis... The Electoral Process 1 answer
• Explain the functions of the Election Commission. The Election Commission conducts elections in India freely and fairly. Its main functions are: Preparing voters' lists: it prepares and regu... The Electoral Process 1 answer
• Complete the following picture Role of the Election Commission Role of the voters The Electoral Process no answer