Social Studies VSQ (2 Marks)

A. The IRP was known to use many dirty tricks to win elections.
B. All those who were employed in government offices had to attend its party meetings.
C. Teachers of government schools used to force parents to vote for the IRP.
D. Media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except to criticize them.

A. These activities are related to services.
B. These activities do not produce any tangible goods rather they result in the production of services.
C. For e.g., trade, banking, communication, health, tourism, transportation, insurance, etc.

A 'Virtuous cycle' is created by the educated parents when they invest heavily in the education and skill training of their children because these children when they become parents, will also invest heavily in the education and skill training of their children, as they realise the importance of education.
This cycle will continue to repeat for generations, thus creating a virtuous cycle'. In contrast, uneducated parents, not realising the importance of education, do not invest in their children's education, thus, creating a 'vicious cycle'.

Shiwalik is the southernmost range of Himalayas. Shiwalik Range is also called as the upper Himalayas they are the short Himalayas It is the youngest of all the three ranges (recent origin) and it is still rising in height. It is famous for longitudinal valleys which are called "Duns". Dehradun and Kothridun are the best examples.