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

What change occurred in the 18th century in Mughal army?

The world population has grown very rapldly. Why?

What was written in the charter from the Queen Elizabeth I to the East India Company in 1600?

Re-read the section on Minorities and marginalization. What do you understand by the term minority?

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.
The Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Rights that protect us against State power as well as against the tyranny of the majority. The Indian Constitution allows individuals the freedom to live by their religious beliefs and practices as they interpret these. In keeping with this idea of religious freedom for all, India also adopted a strategy of separating the power of religion and the power of the State. Secularism refers to this separation of religion from the State.
(i) Define secularism
(ii) What does the Indian Constitution mention about religious beliefs?

Imagine that you are a Company representative sending a report back to England about the conditions in rural areas under Company rule. What would you write?

Why did the Indian sepoys go to Burma by the land route?

Which zone does your village or city fall in? Has your village or city ever experienced an earthquake?

What industries have started replacing the textile industry in Osaka?OR
What industries have replaced the cotton textile industry of Osaka?

Why is water considered as a part of the fundamental right to life?