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• India’s per capita income is less than Brazil due to ____________. Answer: (ii) Massive population India’s per capita income is less than Brazil due to massive population. Per capita income = national income... Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• The economy of Brazil is mainly dependent on the -------------------- activities there. Answer: (iii) Tertiary The economy of Brazil is mainly dependent on the tertiary activities there. The pie charts in the textbook (2016) sho... Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• The economies of India and Brazil are of the ------------------ type. Answer: (iii) Developing The economies of India and Brazil are of the developing type. Both countries are progressing in technology, educati... Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• Justice Party - a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into .......... Political Party. Answer: (c) Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam Justice Party - a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam Political Party. T... chapter 3 Political Parties. 1 answer
• Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as part of the basic structure of the Constitution? Answer: B. Two-party system Answer: (D) Two-party system The basic structure includes republican and democratic government, federal structur... chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• After the year 2000, democratic reforms in India came to be seen as Answer: C. rights of citizens Answer: (B) rights of citizens Under the rights-based approach citizens got the Right to Information, educatio... chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• The Indian Constitution came into force on Answer: B. 26th January 1950 Answer: (C) 26th January 1950 Since then the Government has worked according to the principles of the Constitut... chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• The voting age in India was reduced from 21 years to Answer: C. 18 years Answer: (B) 18 years This gave the young generation an opportunity of political participation. chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• Which amendments to the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to local self-governing institutions? Answer: D. 73rd and 74th Answer: (C) 73rd and 74th They gave constitutional status to local self-governing institutions and increased their... chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• The 73rd and 74th amendments reserved ............ of seats for women in local self-governing institutions. Answer: B. 33% Answer: (B) 33% This percentage was later raised to 50% in several states, including Maharashtra. chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• In Maharashtra, ............ seats are reserved for women in local self-governing institutions. Answer: D. 50% Answer: (D) 50% The 33% reservation of the 73rd and 74th amendments has been raised to 50% in Maharashtra. chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• The Right to Information was given to the citizens of India in the year Answer: D. 2005 Answer: (B) 2005 RTI 2005 ensures transparency and accountability and has reduced secrecy in the working of government. chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• Which of the following laws created a favourable environment for women to secure freedom and self-development? Answer: D. Dowry Prohibition Act Answer: (B) Dowry Prohibition Act Along with equal share in property, the act against sexual harassment and... chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• According to the judiciary, while amending the Constitution the Parliament cannot alter the Answer: D. basic structure of the Constitution Answer: (B) basic structure of the Constitution The judiciary accepted Parliament's power to... chapter 1 Working of the Constitution 1 answer
• The consumer movement emerged in India after the Consumer Protection Act came into existence in Answer: B. 1986 Answer: (B) 1986 It protects consumers from adulteration, high prices and frauds in weights and measures. chapter 4 Social and Political Movements. 1 answer
• Who is known as the 'Waterman of India'? Answer: B. Dr Rajendra Singh Answer: (B) Dr Rajendra Singh He built thousands of johads in Rajasthan through Tarun Bharat Sangh and won the... chapter 4 Social and Political Movements. 1 answer
• The organisation formed by Dr Rajendra Singh for building johads in Rajasthan is Answer: B. Tarun Bharat Sangh Answer: (B) Tarun Bharat Sangh It worked to build eleven thousand johads in hundreds of villages. chapter 4 Social and Political Movements. 1 answer
• Which of the following is a farmers' organisation in India? Answer: D. Shetkari Sanghatana Answer: (C) Shetkari Sanghatana Bharatiya Kisan Union and All India Kisan Sabha are other farmers' organisati... chapter 4 Social and Political Movements. 1 answer
• The movements after 1980, which are issue-based, are called Answer: A. neo-social movements Answer: (A) neo-social movements Their nature is different from earlier movements as they organise issue-bas... chapter 4 Social and Political Movements. 1 answer
• Which is described in the textbook as an important economic movement? Answer: A. Swadeshi movement Answer: (A) Swadeshi movement Rights, voting, minimum wages and economic security are the focus of political an... chapter 4 Social and Political Movements. 1 answer
• Which Article of the Indian Constitution established the Election Commission? Answer: A. Art. 324 Answer: (A) Art. 324 It is an autonomous body of one Chief Election Commissioner and two other commissioners. chapter 2 The Electoral Process. 1 answer
• The Election Commissioners are appointed by the Answer: D. President Answer: (B) President The Chief Election Commissioner cannot be removed easily or for political reasons, which preserve... chapter 2 The Electoral Process. 1 answer
• ............ was the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent India. Answer: A. Sukumar Sen Answer: (C) Sukumar Sen He took charge after the Election Commission was established in 1950. chapter 2 The Electoral Process. 1 answer
• Constituencies are created by the ............ Commission. Answer: D. Delimitation Answer: (B) Delimitation The Delimitation Commission restructures constituencies without succumbing to any pressure. chapter 2 The Electoral Process. 1 answer