Q.5 What is the relationship between communalism and communal violence? Ans: Communalism and communal violence are different but inter-related. The former is an ideology which preaches that people from a religious community share common social, economic, political and other kinds of interests which are incompatible with the interests of other communities. Communal violence is violent…
Q.4 Assess the contribution of Bhagat Singh to the Indian Freedom Struggle. Ans: Bhagat Singh was one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian freedom movement, known for his courage, intellect, and unwavering commitment to independence.e. In 1926, he established the ‘Navjivan Bharat Sabha’ to train and recruit youth for revolutionary activity. He played…
Q.3 What was the Khilafat Movement? Ans: The Khilafat Movement, (1919-1920) was a movement of Indian Muslims, led by Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, that demanded the following: Source : Book NCERT Theme 3 : Chapter : Page Number 350 : Extra Info : FIRST PHASE OF THE REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN INDIA AND ABROAD The…
Q.2 Why Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt Act ? Ans: The Rowlatt Act came into effect in March 1919. This Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners…
Q.1 Name any four important family laws related to marriage and dowry. Ans: Source : Book NIOS :FAMILY LAWS: DOWRY, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE Chapter 15 : Page: 70 : Link PDF Extra Info : Hindu Marriage Act 1955The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1976The Protection of Women from the Domestic Violence Act, 2005Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic…
Q.12 Identify the error in the following sentences and rewrite the grammatically correct sentences: Ans – He was painted to realise that he had little leisure left. ‘A little’ का अर्थ है थोडा किन्तु little का अर्थ है ‘नहीं के बराबर या एकदम नहीं’। 2.There are a little people. These are not enough people to…
Q.11 निम्नलिखित शब्दों की संधि / संधि विच्छेद कीजिए –
Q.10 The Bhakti and Sufi movements played a crucial role in shaping the socio-religious landscape of India. Discuss their influence on literature, music, and political thought, with suitable examples. Ans: The Bhakti and Sufi movements played a transformative role in medieval India by promoting religious harmony, social equality, and cultural synthesis. Their impact extended to…
Q.9 Explain orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. Ans: Indian Philosophical Schools – Samkhya System Yoga Nyaya Vaisheshika Mimamsa Vedanta Source : Book : Chapter : Page Extra Info : Heterodox School of Indian Philosophy Buddhist philosophyJain philosophyCharvaka School or Lokayata philosophyAjivika PhilosophyAjnana Philosophy
Q.8 Often westernisation among the middle class makes generational differences more complex. Discuss Ans: Generational Differences Due to Westernisation Among the Middle Class Westernisation has intensified generational differences within the middle class, creating a complex interplay between tradition and modernity. While younger generations embrace Western values and lifestyles, older generations often struggle to reconcile these…