Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

The following is an example of a question asked in Parliament.
Lok Sabha
Unstarred Question No: 48 Answered On:
15.12.2017
Converge of Schemes for Children
Manoj Rajoria
Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state
(a) Whether the Government proposes to converge various schemes and policies for children in the country;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and:
(c) If not, the reasons therefor?
(a) and (c) The Ministry has developed the National Plan of Action for Children 2016 which largely draws upon the existing programmes and schemes of various Ministries/Departments. It provides a framework for convergence and co-ordination between Ministries/Departments. If provides a framework for convergence and co-ordination between Ministries/Departments and State/UTs Governments and encourages collective action from all stakeholders to address multi-dimensional vulnerabilities experienced by children.
The National Plan of Action for children 2016 categorises children's rights under four key priority areas; (i) Survival, Health and Nutrition, (ii) Education and Development, (iii) Protection and (iv) Participation. It identifies key programmes, schemes and policies as well as stakeholders for the implementation of different strategies.
In the above question, what information is being sought from the Minister of Women and Child Development?

Which continent is the leading producer of iron ore in the world?
OR
Which continent is largest producer of iron ore?

Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity?

Which fundamental right in the Indian constitution allows citizens to move the court if they believe that any of their fundamental rights have been violated by the state?

Name the country where the Indian Sepoys were asked to go through the sea route.

What activities would you do with children who have witnessed and experienced an earthquake when they come to a relief camp or shelter?

State whether the given statement is true or false. If true, write the reasons.
Human interference and changes of climate can maintain the ecosystem.

What is the name given to the process involved in rain formation?

Explain the appellate system.

Mention the areas where nomadic herding is practised.
OR
In what sort of areas is nomadic herding practised?