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1.
Which of them is not true about the F.I.R.?
The police begins the investigation after the registration of F.I.R
The F.I.R. mentions the date, time, place of the offence
There is a prescribed form to register an F.I.R
The complainant may/may not sign the F.I.R.
2.
Industrial disaster occurred in Bhopal on
3rd December, 1974
3rd December, 1980
3rd December, 1983
3rd December, 1984
3.
Human resources differ from one another in respect of
age
educational level
sex
all of these
4.
In the 1850s, Britain came to be known as the _____________
textile hub
most industrialised nation
workshop of the world
devil's workshop
5.
The mutiny started from __________
Meerut
Delhi
Barrackpore
Lucknow
6.
India has _____ national parks and ______ wildlife sanctuaries covering 1,09,652 sq km of the country's total area.
7.
...............in Japan and in........... India are two densely populated areas.
8.
Tipu's sword was made of ___________steel.
9.
The Indian Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights to its citizens.
10.
Adivasi languages are not inspired by mainstream Indian languages.
11.
Nylon and polyester are natural fibres.
12.
With the help of an atlas, identify some iron and steel industries in India and mark their location on an outline map of India
13.
What is Safai Karamchari Andolan?
14.
What does 'Dalit' refer to?
15.
What was the lifestyle of Adivasis like in pre-colonial India?
16.
What does a judge do?
17.
What were the pleas of Rani Lakshmibai?
18.
Explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
19.
How did "Charakha" symbolise India?
20.
What is the general trend of migration?
21.
How dalits are confronting marginalisation?
22.
Where is Niyamgiri Hill located? List the inhabitant of this Hill?
23.
What is marginalisation?
24.
Explain the social, cultural and economic impact on population distribution.
1.
(d)
The complainant may/may not sign the F.I.R.
2.
(d)
3rd December, 1984
3.
(d)
all of these
4.
(c)
workshop of the world
5.
(a)
Meerut
6.
( )
54,372
7.
( )
Osaka
8.
( )
Wootz
9.
(a)
10.
(a)
11.
(b)
12.
13.
( )
Safai Karamchari Andolan is Andhra Pradesh based organisation working for the rights of manual scavengers.
14.
( )
The word 'Dalit' literally means 'broken' and is used by certain groups to highlight the centuries of discrimination they have experienced within the caste system.
15.
( )
In pre-colonial India, Adivasis were traditionally ranged hunter-gatherers and nomads.
16.
( )
The judge decides who is guilty and who is innocent after hearing the case
17.
( )
Under the Doctrine of Lapse, law made by the British, adopted sons could not inherit their ancestors' rights.
18.
The following rights were granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.
(i) The British government declared that all the treaties and agreements would be honoured.
(ii) The Doctrine of Lapse was abandoned.
(iii) The Indian Princess were assured that their territories would never be annexed.
(iv) The right to adoption was recognized.
19.
The "Charkha" represented India and it was put at the centre of the tricolour flag of the Indian National Congress adopted in 1931.
20.
Migration generally occurs from less developed regions to more developed regions in the search of employment. People also travel from the rural to urban areas due to better infrastructural facilities.
21.
The dalits are enlightened about their rights and they utilize the Fundamental Rights if they are discriminated by the individual, community or by the government. Now, they have drawn the attention of the government of India to follow the Constitution and to ensure justice for them.
22.
Niyamgiri Hill is located in Kala Kandi district of Orissa. Dongarria konds is the inhabitant of this Hill. It is an Adivasi community.
23.
Marginalisation refers to the reduced power and importance of certain people in our country. For example, tribals or Adivasi, OBCs, religious minorities and women.
24.
Social factors: Areas with better housing, education and health facilities are more populated than others.
Cultural factors: Places with cultural and religious importance attract more people than others.
Economic factors: Industrial areas are more populated as they provide employment opportunities.
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