How the State Government Works — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

Kautilya says, “A king shall increase his power by promoting the welfare of his people, for power comes from the countryside which is the source of all economic activity. [The king] shall show special favours to those in the countryside who do things which benefit the people, such as building embankments or road bridges, beautifying villages, or helping to protect them.” Why do you think it was important to take special care of the countryside?

Write a short note on earthquake preparedness.

What is the impact of human activity on the natural environment?

How are clouds formed? How do clouds cause precipitation?

Give physical landscape of Sahara desert.

What was the role of the zamindar in Mughal administration?

In what way nature balance our lives? How this balance would be disturbed?

Who were Zamindars? What were their duties?

Describe the reasons for the decline of Mughal Empire.

In what ways is a hawker different from a shop owner?