Understanding Marginalisation — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

How did surveys become important under the colonial administration?
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Explain the importance of survey under the colonial administration.

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Why did surveys become a common practice under the colonial administration?

What Is shifting cultivation? What are its advantages?

How can we conserve water?

Many of the traditional techniques of production have either disappeared or are on a decline. For example, the stitching of ships saw a severe decline after the arrival of the Europeans in the Indian Ocean in the 16th century. The technique is now used only for small fishing boats.
(a) Why do you think the use of indigenous techniques has declined? Discuss in the class.
(b) Find out some techniques and products from your region that showcase human effort and skill. Explain briefly using drawings and text in the class.

In 1919, Gandhlji gave a call for a satyagraha agalnst the Rowlatt Act that the British had just passed. What was the Rowlatt Satyagraha? Explain.

How is a new law introduced in Parliament?

List the different types of religious practice that you find in your neighbourhood. This could be different forms of prayer, worship of different gods, sacred sites, different kinds of religious music and singing etc. Does this indicate freedom of religious practice?

Discuss the implications of extracting the natural resources in those parts for current and future generations. Suggest ways in which we can use Nature’s gifts in responsible ways.

Why were the Indian sepoys employed by the Company discontented?

Why do you think that Parliament keeps an eye on government expenditure? (Hint: Whose money does the government spend?)