Elections — History & Civics STD 9 — Question

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:
Distinguish between two types of elections.

The Growing harmony between various religious communities was a marked feature of social life during the reigns of rulers from Akbar to Shah Jahan. In this context explain briefly:

Growing harmony between Hindus and Muslims

With reference to the Panchayat Samiti, write a short note on the following:
Composition of the Panchayat Samiti.

Explain the following term in the context of the Preamble to the Constitution:
Fraternity

Some rights are available to all persons, others are available to Citizens alone.

What role did the following factor play in decline and downfall of the Mughal Empire:
Incompetence of the Later Mughals.

The Gupta era witnessed unprecedented intellectual progress. In this context explain : Enrichment of Sanskrit literature with reference to the works of Kalidasa and Visakhadutta

Mention the significance of inscriptions for providing information about the Cholas.

The purpose of incorporating duties is to highlight one’s obligations to oneself, to state and the nation at large. In this context, mention a Citizen’s duty:
Towards State

With reference to the Mughal Empire, explain briefly the significance of the following:
Monuments at Fatehpur Sikri.