Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways: (i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes. (ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legRead more
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways:
(i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes.
(ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legislatures’ For example, reservation of seats in the institutions of higher education in India is a step in this direction to win over disadvantaged sections of society.
(iii) During elections, people vote on the basis of social division. They vote for the candidate of their own community in the hope that he will look after their interest in a better way than the candidate belonging to other community’
(iv) Political parties are formed on the basis of social divisions e.g., DMK, AIADMK, BSP in India.
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary' executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited poweRead more
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary’ executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited power. Their powers are mentioned in the constitution. Not only this, different organs keep a check on each other and maintain balance of power. For example in India, Executive 1.e., Councils of Ministers is responsible to Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers must enjoy the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha. If they loose confidence of the Lok-Sabha, they have to resign. Thus, power is shared among different organs of the government.
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world. (ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds. (iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower. (iv) MosRead more
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world.
(ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds.
(iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower.
(iv) Most of the oil-seeds are edible and used as cooking mediums.
(v) Some are used as raw material in the production of soap, cosmetics and ointments.
(vi) Groundnut is a Kharif crop and accounts for about half of the production of oil-seeds in India.
(vii) Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of groundnut followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
The main causes of scarcity of water are mentioned below : (i) Increase in population: The water scarcity is an outcome of large and growing population that needs more water for domestic use as well as to produce more food- This leads to over-exploitation to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agrRead more
The main causes of scarcity of water are mentioned below :
(i) Increase in population: The water scarcity is an outcome of large and growing population that needs more water for domestic use as well as to produce more food- This leads to over-exploitation to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agriculture. More tubewells for irrigation leads to falling ground water levels adversely affecting water availability.
(ii) Intensive industrialisation : In post independent India, there has been intensive industrialisation. More industries means need for more water and more power to run them.
Thus to meet the requirement, energy is produced from hydroelectric power. Thus industrialisation has led to more consumption of water.
(iii) Urbanisation: Urban centres with large and dense populations and urban life-styles have added to water and energy requirements. People have their own ground water pumping devices to meet their water needs. This leads to over exploitation and depletion in the cities.
(iv) Bad quality of water too leads to scarcity of water. There may be sufficient water in an area but it may be polluted by domestic and industrial wastes, chemicals, pesticides and other pollutants.
(v) Unequal access to water among different social groups: Some time, the poor people in Jhuggi-Jhopri colonies may not get water for their use. The well-to-do people in their colonies may get water. This policy of discrimination of unequal access to water leads to scarcity of water for poor people, particularly in metropolitan cities.
Human activities have affected the depletion of flora and fauna in many ways as given below: (i) During the colonial period expansion of the railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry and mining activities were responsible for depletion of forests. Even after independence between 1951Read more
Human activities have affected the depletion of flora and fauna in many ways as given below:
(i) During the colonial period expansion of the railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry and mining activities were responsible for depletion of forests. Even after independence between 1951 and 1980,26,200 sq km of forest area was converted into agricultural land.
(ii) Large-scale development projects such as Narmada Sagar project in Madhya Pradesh are responsible for the depletion of forests. Since 1951, over 5000 sq km area of forest was cleared for river valley projects.
(iii) Mining is another factor for depletion of forests. The dolomite mining in West Bengal has threatened the Buxa Tiger Reserve. It has disturbed the natural habitat of many species and blocked the migration route of several others, including the great Indian elephant.
(iv) Over utilisation of vegetation and wildlife has also depleted the forests.
Describe the ways in which social divisions are reflected in politics of a country.
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways: (i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes. (ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legRead more
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways:
See less(i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes.
(ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legislatures’ For example, reservation of seats in the institutions of higher education in India is a step in this direction to win over disadvantaged sections of society.
(iii) During elections, people vote on the basis of social division. They vote for the candidate of their own community in the hope that he will look after their interest in a better way than the candidate belonging to other community’
(iv) Political parties are formed on the basis of social divisions e.g., DMK, AIADMK, BSP in India.
Explain power sharing among different organs of government.
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary' executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited poweRead more
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary’ executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited power. Their powers are mentioned in the constitution. Not only this, different organs keep a check on each other and maintain balance of power. For example in India, Executive 1.e., Councils of Ministers is responsible to Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers must enjoy the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha. If they loose confidence of the Lok-Sabha, they have to resign. Thus, power is shared among different organs of the government.
See lessDescribe the production of oil-seeds in India.
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world. (ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds. (iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower. (iv) MosRead more
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world.
See less(ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds.
(iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower.
(iv) Most of the oil-seeds are edible and used as cooking mediums.
(v) Some are used as raw material in the production of soap, cosmetics and ointments.
(vi) Groundnut is a Kharif crop and accounts for about half of the production of oil-seeds in India.
(vii) Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of groundnut followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Explain main causes of scarcity of water?
The main causes of scarcity of water are mentioned below : (i) Increase in population: The water scarcity is an outcome of large and growing population that needs more water for domestic use as well as to produce more food- This leads to over-exploitation to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agrRead more
The main causes of scarcity of water are mentioned below :
See less(i) Increase in population: The water scarcity is an outcome of large and growing population that needs more water for domestic use as well as to produce more food- This leads to over-exploitation to expand irrigated areas and dry-season agriculture. More tubewells for irrigation leads to falling ground water levels adversely affecting water availability.
(ii) Intensive industrialisation : In post independent India, there has been intensive industrialisation. More industries means need for more water and more power to run them.
Thus to meet the requirement, energy is produced from hydroelectric power. Thus industrialisation has led to more consumption of water.
(iii) Urbanisation: Urban centres with large and dense populations and urban life-styles have added to water and energy requirements. People have their own ground water pumping devices to meet their water needs. This leads to over exploitation and depletion in the cities.
(iv) Bad quality of water too leads to scarcity of water. There may be sufficient water in an area but it may be polluted by domestic and industrial wastes, chemicals, pesticides and other pollutants.
(v) Unequal access to water among different social groups: Some time, the poor people in Jhuggi-Jhopri colonies may not get water for their use. The well-to-do people in their colonies may get water. This policy of discrimination of unequal access to water leads to scarcity of water for poor people, particularly in metropolitan cities.
How have human activities affected the depletion of, flora and fauna? Explain three points.
Human activities have affected the depletion of flora and fauna in many ways as given below: (i) During the colonial period expansion of the railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry and mining activities were responsible for depletion of forests. Even after independence between 1951Read more
Human activities have affected the depletion of flora and fauna in many ways as given below:
See less(i) During the colonial period expansion of the railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry and mining activities were responsible for depletion of forests. Even after independence between 1951 and 1980,26,200 sq km of forest area was converted into agricultural land.
(ii) Large-scale development projects such as Narmada Sagar project in Madhya Pradesh are responsible for the depletion of forests. Since 1951, over 5000 sq km area of forest was cleared for river valley projects.
(iii) Mining is another factor for depletion of forests. The dolomite mining in West Bengal has threatened the Buxa Tiger Reserve. It has disturbed the natural habitat of many species and blocked the migration route of several others, including the great Indian elephant.
(iv) Over utilisation of vegetation and wildlife has also depleted the forests.