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Kriti

Asked: November 11, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Power Sharing and Panchayati Raj We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution. Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy – in the hands of the people. Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency. When people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus, Panchayati Raj will strengthen the foundations of our democracy. (28.1) How does the principle of power sharing promote democracy? (28.2) Mention the main impact of women’s participation in Panchayati Raj. (28.3) Explain the role of Panchayats in the development of villages.

The principle of power sharing promotes democracy by decentralizing authority and involving citizens directly in decision-making. It prevents the concentration of power, ensures transparency and encourages participation at all levels of governance, thus strengthening equality, accountability and the true spirit ...

Kriti

Asked: November 11, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Sardar Sarovar Sardar Sarovar Dam has been built over the Narmada River in Gujarat. This is one of the largest water resource projects of India covering four states — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Sardar Sarovar project would meet the requirement of water in drought prone and desert areas. Sardar Sarovar Project will provide irrigation facilities to 18.45 lakh hectare of land, covering 3112 villages in 15 districts of Gujarat. It will also irrigate 2,46,000 hectares of land in the strategic desert districts of Barmer and Jalore in Rajasthan and 37,500-hectare land in the tribal hilly tract of Maharashtra through lift. About 75 per cent of the command area in Gujarat is drought-prone while entire command in Rajasthan is drought-prone. Assured water supply will soon make this area drought-proof. (18.1) Explain the importance of Sardar Sarovar Dam. (18.2) How does Sardar Sarovar Dam align with sustainable development? (18.3) Examine the role of community participation in the success of the Sardar Sarovar Project.

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is extremely important because it supplies water to drought-prone regions of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. It provides irrigation to millions of hectares, supports drinking water needs and helps improve agriculture, especially in dry and desert districts. ...

Kriti

Asked: November 11, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Print and Censorship The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept continuous track of all books and newspapers published in India and passed numerous laws to control the press. During the First World War, under the Defence of India Rules, 22 newspapers had to furnish securities. Of these, 18 shut down rather than comply with government orders. The Sedition Committee Report under Rowlatt in 1919 further strengthened controls that led to imposition of penalties on various newspapers. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the ‘Defence of India Act’ was passed, allowing censoring of reports of war-related topics. All reports about the Quit India Movement came under its purview. In August 1942, about 90 newspapers were suppressed. (8.1) Why were newspapers suppressed in 1942? (8.2) How did the colonial government’s policies affect nationalism? (8.3) Examine the role of the press in colonial India.

Newspapers were suppressed in 1942 under the Defence of India Act because they reported on the Quit India Movement and criticized British rule. The colonial government feared that such reports would inspire public unrest and fuel nationalist sentiments against their ...

Virat

Asked: November 10, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

A research student interviewed two workers, Ramesh (a bank employee) and Suresh (a street vendor), about their jobs. Based on their responses, the student concluded Ramesh works in the organised sector while Suresh is in the unorganised sector. Analyse the key differences between these sector that helped the student reach this conclusion.

Ramesh works in the organised sector because he has fixed working hours, regular salary, job security and benefits like PF, leave, and insurance. Suresh is in the unorganised sector as he lacks stable income, formal contracts, social security and protected ...

Virat

Asked: November 10, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

“The Bretton Woods system laid the foundation for post war economic stability and growth but its collapse marked the beginning of globalisation”. Analyse this statement with suitable reasons.

The Bretton Woods system, formed in 1944, ensured economic stability by fixing exchange rates and creating IMF and World Bank. Its 1971 collapse ended fixed rates, encouraging free trade, foreign investment and flexible markets — marking the rise of globalisation.

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