Every society makes certain rules to regulate one’s conduct. They tell us what is right and what is wrong. what is recognised by the society as rightful becomes the basis of rights. (i) The notion of 'right' changes from time to time and society to society. (ii) when the socially recognised claims aRead more
Every society makes certain rules to regulate one’s conduct. They tell us what is right and what is wrong. what is recognised by the society as rightful becomes the basis of rights.
(i) The notion of ‘right’ changes from time to time and society to society.
(ii) when the socially recognised claims are written into law, they acquire. real force. otherwise, they remain merely as natural or moral right.
(iii) when law recognises some claims, they become enforceable. we can then demand their application. when fellow citizens or the government do not respect these rights, we call it violation of our rights.
(i) Kosovo was a province of Yugoslavia before it split. In this province, the Serbs were in minority and Albanians were in majority. while it was the other way round in the rest of the country. (ii) A narrow-minded Serb nationalist Milosevic had won the elections. His government was hostile to theRead more
(i) Kosovo was a province of Yugoslavia before it split. In this province, the Serbs were in minority and Albanians were in majority. while it was the other way round in the rest of the country.
(ii) A narrow-minded Serb nationalist Milosevic had won the elections. His government was hostile to the Kosovo Albanians.
(iii) He wanted the Serbs to dominate the country. Many Serb leaders thought that ethnic minorities like the Albanians should either leave the country or accept the dominance of the Serbs.
(i) The prisoners Were being tortured in ways that violated the US laws. (ii) They were being denied the treatment that even prisoners of war must get as per the international treaties. (iii) Prisoners were not released even after they were guilty.
(i) The prisoners Were being tortured in ways that violated the US laws.
(ii) They were being denied the treatment that even prisoners of war must get as per the international treaties.
(iii) Prisoners were not released even after they were guilty.
(i) We have selected various crops from the reserve of edible plants from a bio diverse environment. (ii) we have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants. (iii) There are animals who are milch animals. They provide us milk alongwith other milk products prepared by us. (iv) They also proRead more
(i) We have selected various crops from the reserve of edible plants from a bio diverse environment.
(ii) we have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants.
(iii) There are animals who are milch animals. They provide us milk alongwith other milk products prepared by us.
(iv) They also provide us help during drought-prone season in cultivating and ploughing the fields.
(v) The fish is nutritive and provides rich proteins.
(vi) Many insects help in pollination of crops and fruit trees. So, every species
has a role to play in the ecosystem.
The government issued proclamation permitting Shanar women whether Christian or Hindu to wear a jacket to cover their upper bodies in any manner what so ever but not like the women of high caste.
The government issued proclamation permitting Shanar women whether Christian or Hindu to wear a jacket to cover their upper bodies in any manner what so ever but not like the women of high caste.
Women of Shanar caste were attacked by upper caste Nairs in public places in the Southern Princely state of Travancore, for wearing a cloth across their upper bodies. They attacked them and tore off their upper clothes.
Women of Shanar caste were attacked by upper caste Nairs in public
places in the Southern Princely state of Travancore, for wearing a cloth
across their upper bodies. They attacked them and tore off their upper
clothes.
By 1917 thousands of women were employed in ammunition factories. They wore a working uniform of blouse and trousers with accessories such as scarves, which was later replaced by Khaki overalls and caps.
By 1917 thousands of women were employed in ammunition factories. They wore a working uniform of blouse and trousers with accessories such as scarves, which was later replaced by Khaki overalls and caps.
How does society affect the implementation of rights?
Every society makes certain rules to regulate one’s conduct. They tell us what is right and what is wrong. what is recognised by the society as rightful becomes the basis of rights. (i) The notion of 'right' changes from time to time and society to society. (ii) when the socially recognised claims aRead more
Every society makes certain rules to regulate one’s conduct. They tell us what is right and what is wrong. what is recognised by the society as rightful becomes the basis of rights.
See less(i) The notion of ‘right’ changes from time to time and society to society.
(ii) when the socially recognised claims are written into law, they acquire. real force. otherwise, they remain merely as natural or moral right.
(iii) when law recognises some claims, they become enforceable. we can then demand their application. when fellow citizens or the government do not respect these rights, we call it violation of our rights.
What was the background in which the ethnic massacre took place in Kosovo?
(i) Kosovo was a province of Yugoslavia before it split. In this province, the Serbs were in minority and Albanians were in majority. while it was the other way round in the rest of the country. (ii) A narrow-minded Serb nationalist Milosevic had won the elections. His government was hostile to theRead more
(i) Kosovo was a province of Yugoslavia before it split. In this province, the Serbs were in minority and Albanians were in majority. while it was the other way round in the rest of the country.
See less(ii) A narrow-minded Serb nationalist Milosevic had won the elections. His government was hostile to the Kosovo Albanians.
(iii) He wanted the Serbs to dominate the country. Many Serb leaders thought that ethnic minorities like the Albanians should either leave the country or accept the dominance of the Serbs.
How were prisoners tortured by the US army in Guantanamo Bay prison?
(i) The prisoners Were being tortured in ways that violated the US laws. (ii) They were being denied the treatment that even prisoners of war must get as per the international treaties. (iii) Prisoners were not released even after they were guilty.
(i) The prisoners Were being tortured in ways that violated the US laws.
See less(ii) They were being denied the treatment that even prisoners of war must get as per the international treaties.
(iii) Prisoners were not released even after they were guilty.
What is the importance of various species in the ecosystem?
(i) We have selected various crops from the reserve of edible plants from a bio diverse environment. (ii) we have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants. (iii) There are animals who are milch animals. They provide us milk alongwith other milk products prepared by us. (iv) They also proRead more
(i) We have selected various crops from the reserve of edible plants from a bio diverse environment.
See less(ii) we have also experimented and selected many medicinal plants.
(iii) There are animals who are milch animals. They provide us milk alongwith other milk products prepared by us.
(iv) They also provide us help during drought-prone season in cultivating and ploughing the fields.
(v) The fish is nutritive and provides rich proteins.
(vi) Many insects help in pollination of crops and fruit trees. So, every species
has a role to play in the ecosystem.
What was the significance of Indian headgear ‘turban’?
The turban in Indian was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign of respectability and could not be removed at will.
The turban in Indian was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign
See lessof respectability and could not be removed at will.
Who were Shanars?
Shanars were a community of toddy tappers who migrated to Southern Travancore to work under Nair landlords.
Shanars were a community of toddy tappers who migrated to Southern Travancore to work under Nair landlords.
See lessWhat proclamation was issued by the government for Shanar women?
The government issued proclamation permitting Shanar women whether Christian or Hindu to wear a jacket to cover their upper bodies in any manner what so ever but not like the women of high caste.
The government issued proclamation permitting Shanar women whether Christian or Hindu to wear a jacket to cover their upper bodies in any manner what so ever but not like the women of high caste.
See lessHow did the dress code of women cause violent conflict over caste?
Women of Shanar caste were attacked by upper caste Nairs in public places in the Southern Princely state of Travancore, for wearing a cloth across their upper bodies. They attacked them and tore off their upper clothes.
Women of Shanar caste were attacked by upper caste Nairs in public
See lessplaces in the Southern Princely state of Travancore, for wearing a cloth
across their upper bodies. They attacked them and tore off their upper
clothes.
How did Bengali Bureaucrats resolve the dilemma of western clothes?
They wore western style clothes for work outside the home and changed into more comfortable Indian clothes at home.
They wore western style clothes for work outside the home and changed into
See lessmore comfortable Indian clothes at home.
What did women wear during First World War?
By 1917 thousands of women were employed in ammunition factories. They wore a working uniform of blouse and trousers with accessories such as scarves, which was later replaced by Khaki overalls and caps.
By 1917 thousands of women were employed in ammunition factories. They wore a working uniform of blouse and trousers with accessories such as scarves, which was later replaced by Khaki overalls and caps.
See less