1. (a) The place where the Indigo Planter’s movement took place – Champaran, Bihar (1917), where Mahatma Gandhi led the Indigo Satyagraha against British planters. (b) The place where a Peasant Satyagraha was organised – Kheda, Gujarat (1918), led by Mahatma Gandhi, where farmers protested against unfaRead more

    (a) The place where the Indigo Planter’s movement took place – Champaran, Bihar (1917), where Mahatma Gandhi led the Indigo Satyagraha against British planters.

    (b) The place where a Peasant Satyagraha was organised – Kheda, Gujarat (1918), led by Mahatma Gandhi, where farmers protested against unfair tax collection during famine conditions.

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  2. The essence of the statement is sustainable development. Environmental problems like pollution, climate change and deforestation do not remain confined to one region or country. Hence, human activities must focus on development that meets present needs without compromising future resources, integratRead more

    The essence of the statement is sustainable development. Environmental problems like pollution, climate change and deforestation do not remain confined to one region or country. Hence, human activities must focus on development that meets present needs without compromising future resources, integrating economic progress, social equity and environmental conservation across regions and nations. Correct Option: (C) Sustainable Development

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  3. Over the past eight years, India’s elephant population has declined by 25% because of man-made threats such as electrocution, poaching, train accidents and habitat fragmentation. These pressures force elephants to enter human settlements and farmland in search of food, causing frequent human-elephanRead more

    Over the past eight years, India’s elephant population has declined by 25% because of man-made threats such as electrocution, poaching, train accidents and habitat fragmentation. These pressures force elephants to enter human settlements and farmland in search of food, causing frequent human-elephant conflicts, property damage and sometimes casualties. The correct option is (A).

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  4. Jammu and Kashmir: The state has a significant forest cover, with coniferous forests like Deodar, Chir and Kail constituting over 50% of the total forest area. These forests play a critical role in the region’s biodiversity and ecology.  The correct option is (a). Kerala: The state has embraced partRead more

    Jammu and Kashmir: The state has a significant forest cover, with coniferous forests like Deodar, Chir and Kail constituting over 50% of the total forest area. These forests play a critical role in the region’s biodiversity and ecology.  The correct option is (a).

    Kerala: The state has embraced participatory forest management as a key strategy for biodiversity conservation and improving the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities.

    Andhra Pradesh: The state has identified 16 new wetlands in what is being called the largest single-phase wetland recognition effort in South India. The government is committed to conserving wetlands while promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development

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  5. The discovery of America reshaped global trade and human progress: The inflow of gold and silver from American mines strengthened European economies and promoted global trade expansion. The exchange of new crops like maize, potatoes and tomatoes improved diets and supported population growth acrossRead more

    The discovery of America reshaped global trade and human progress:

    1. The inflow of gold and silver from American mines strengthened European economies and promoted global trade expansion.
    2. The exchange of new crops like maize, potatoes and tomatoes improved diets and supported population growth across continents.
      Thus, America’s discovery linked distant regions and began a new era of global economic and cultural exchange.
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