2.5: Local Self-Government: Urban Local Institutions — History & Civics STD 9 — Question

With reference to economic conditions during the Sangam Age, explain the following: Socio-economic Inequalities in the Sangam Age.

Describe the shortcomings (limitations inefficient working) of the Panchayati Raj System with reference to the following:
Unethical Means adopted in elections

Explain the rise and significance of the Sufi Movement with reference to:
Nizam-ud-Din Auliya’s main beliefs

With reference to Fundamental Rights, answer the following:
How is the Right to Information an implied Fundamental Right?

Mention three different kinds of Seals discovered at the various sites of the Harappan Valley Civilization.

Describe the differences or dissimilarities between Capitalism and Socialism under the following heading:
Private Ownership versus State Ownership

With reference to the Sangam Age :  Explain why the Sangam Age is so called?

Mention the evidence which suggest that the Harappan people had trade relations with other countries.

There were many factors responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century BC.
In this context, explain the role of the following:
Rigit Caste System.

With reference to the sources of information about the Harappan Civilisation, describe the significance of the following : Script