Food Security in India — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

Why do migratory birds travel to India in winter from thousands of kilometres away? Give reasons.

"Amount of rainfall decreases as we go Westward from West Bengal to Punjab." Justify with two suitable reasons.

How forest dwellers’ lives changed after new forest laws were imposed?

Non-market activities can be converted into market activities if they are paid for. Justify this statement.

How vulnerability is determined?

‘‘It is the citizen of a country, who make good or bad democracies’’. Justify the statement by giving three suitable reasons.

Political parties in Bangladesh have agreed that a neutral government should rule the country at the time of elections. How will this ensure free and fair electoral competition?

After reading the example of the reservation order, three students had different reactions about the role of the judiciary. Which view, according to you, is a correct reading of the role of judiciary?
Anjaiah says that judiciary is independent because it could have given a verdict against the government order. The Supreme Court did direct the government to modify it.

Three friends went to watch a film that showed the hero becoming Chief Minister for a day and making big changes in the state. Imran said this is what the country needs. Rizwan said this kind of a personal rule without institutions is dangerous. Shankar said all this is a fantasy. No minister can do anything in one day. What would be your reaction to such a film?

What does ‘voter turnout’ during an election in India signify?