Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources — Social Science STD 8 — Question

In each of the following situations, identify the minority. Write one reason why you think it is important to respect the views of the minority in each of these situations.

1. In a school with 30 teachers, 20 of them are male.
2. In a city, 5 per cent of the population are Buddhists.
3. In a factory mess for all employees, 80 percent are vegetarians.
4. In a class of 50 students, 40 belong to more well-off families.

Collect pictures, stories, poems and information about any of the following - Maharaja Ranjit Singh contemporary ruler of your region.

[Says Rahim, keep water, as without water there is nothing. Without water pearl, swan and dough cannot exist. ]
These lines were written by the poet Abdur Rahim Khankhana, one of the nine gems of Akbar’s court. What kind of resource is the poet referring to?
Write in 100 words what would happen if this resource disappeared?

How can laws ensure that markets work in a manner that is fair? Explain with the help of an example?

What do you think the famous cartoonist R.K. Laxman is trying to convey in this cartoon? How does it relate to the 2006 law that you read about on page 125?

“Vegetation and wildlife are valuable resources.” Comment.

What was the Rowlatt act? Give an account of the Rowlatt Satyagraha?OR
Why was the Satyagraha call given by Gandhiji in 1919? What did it lead to?

Why is it important to separate religion from the state?

State the demands of the Congress made in its early years.OR
What were the demands of the congress in its early years?

How did the Company suppress the revolt?