Write a short note on the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu.

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Look at the newspapers and discuss some elections that you may have read about. Why do you think elections are required after a fixed period?

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Look at the cartoon carefully and answer the question.
(i) What approval or disapproval is being expressed here?

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What is the importance of public opinion? Name the agencies which are helpful in the formation of public opinion.

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What is the structure of the judiciary in India?

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What features of the Indian Constitution are mentioned in the Preamble?

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How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected?

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What do you understand by the term 'participation'? Why do conflicts arise? Give an example of conflict in India.

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