The making of regional cultures

1) Match the following:Answer:Anantavarman → OrissaJagannatha → PuriMahodayapuram → KeralaLilatilakam → KeralaMangalakavya → BengalMiniature → Kangra 2) What is Manipravalam? Name a book written in that language.Answer: Manipravalam is a mixed language used in medieval literary works in South India, combining Malayalam and Sanskrit. An example of a book written in Manipravalam is ‘Lilatilakam.’ 3) … Read more

The making of regional cultures

Q1. Which language is associated with the Chera kingdom and its official records in the ninth century? a) Tamil b) Sanskrit c) Malayalam d) Oriya Answer: c) Malayalam Explanation: The Chera kingdom, established in the ninth century in present-day Kerala, introduced the Malayalam language and script in their official inscriptions, making it one of the … Read more

Industries

Q1. What is the primary purpose of secondary activities in manufacturing? a) To extract minerals b) To change raw materials into products of higher value c) To provide various services d) To cultivate agricultural products Answer: b) To change raw materials into products of higher value Explanation: Secondary activities in manufacturing transform raw materials into … Read more

Understanding Marginalisation

Q1. What is the primary consequence of being socially marginalised? a) Increased political power b) Greater access to resources c) Exclusion from mainstream society d) Improved economic status Answer: c) Exclusion from mainstream society Explanation: Social marginalisation refers to the process of being relegated to the fringes of society, resulting in exclusion from mainstream social, … Read more

Judiciary

Q1. What is the primary role of the judiciary in India? a) To enforce government policies b) To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes c) To manage the economic system d) To conduct national elections Answer: b) To provide a mechanism for resolving disputes Explanation: The judiciary in India primarily resolves disputes between citizens, citizens … Read more

कक्षा में प्रथम आने पर छोटे भाई को बधाई पत्र लिखिए l

अनिल शर्मा, गाँवदेवी रोड़, दादर पश्चिम, मुंबई – ४२ दिनांक : …………………….. प्रिय अनुज विनोद, सस्नेह आशीर्वाद। मैं यहाँ कुशलता से हूँ और माता-पिता का स्वास्थ्य भी अच्छा हैं। उम्मीद करता हूँ कि तुम भी हॉस्टल में कुशलतापूर्वक होगे। मुझे यह जानकर बहुत ख़ुशी हुई है कि तुमने अपनी कक्षा में प्रथम स्थान प्राप्त किया … Read more

जन्मदिन की बधाई देते हुए मित्र को पत्र लिखिए l

अशोक कदम, गाँवदेवी रोड़, दादर पश्चिम, मुंबई – ४२ दिनांक : …………………….. प्रिय मित्र अशोक, सप्रेम नमस्कार। मैं यहाँ आनंद से हूँ | उम्मीद है तुम भी वहाँ आनंद से होगे तथा तुम्हारे माता पिता का स्वास्थ्य भी अच्छा होगा | मैं यह पत्र तुम्हे तुम्हारे जन्मदिन के खास मौके पर बधाई देने के लिए … Read more

अपने नगर के स्वास्थ्य – अधिकारी को पत्र लिखिए जिसमें आपके क्षेत्र में फैली गंदगी तथा उसके दुष्परिणामों की ओर ध्यान आकर्षित कीजिए ।

सेवा में, स्वास्थ्य अधिकारी, महानगरपालिका, कुर्ला, मुंबई विषय: क्षेत्र में फैली गंदगी तथा उसके दुष्परिणामों की ओर ध्यान आकर्षित करने हेतु । महोदय, मैं उपरोक्त क्षेत्र का निवासी हूँ जो महानगरपालिका के कुर्ला वार्ड के अंतर्गत आता है । पिछले १५ दिन से मेरे मोहल्ले की सीवेज प्रणाली पूरी तरह ठप्प पड़ी है । घरों … Read more

Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

Q1. Who was William Jones, and what was his contribution to education in India? a) A British official who introduced the English Education Act of 1835 b) A linguist who studied Indian languages and set up the Asiatic Society of Bengal c) A Scottish missionary who established missionary schools across India d) The author of … Read more

Structure of the Atom

Q1. Which sub-atomic particle was discovered by J.J. Thomson? a) Proton b) Neutron c) Electron d) Positron Answer: c) Electron Explanation: J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in 1897. His experiments with cathode rays led to the identification of the electron as a fundamental sub-atomic particle carrying a negative charge. Q2. What was the main conclusion … Read more

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