People as Resource — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

Answer the following questions briefly.
Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, despite a longer course?

Describe any three demands of the workers, who went on strike at Petersburg in 1904.

Here are some reports of malpractices in Indian elections. Identify what is the problem in each case What should be done to correct the situation?
a. Following the announcement of elections, the minister promised to provide financial aid to reopen the closed sugar mill.
b. Opposition parties alleged that their statements and campaign was not given due attention in Doordarshan All India Radio.
c. An inquiry by the Election Commission showed that electoral rolls of a state contain name of 20 lakh fake voters.
d. The hoodlums of a political party were moving with guns, physically preventing supporters of other political parties to meet the voters and attacking meetings of other parties.

What territorial losses did Germany incur by the Treaty of Versailles?

Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?

Is India a democratic country? Write any three arguments in favour of your answer.

What is fixed capital?

How does a person exercise his right to freedom of religion?

‘The Nazi regime used language and media with case, and often to great effect’. Explain and justify.

What was the condition of women in France before the revolution? Describe briefly.