NCERT WITH KVS

  (i) What is meant by the term ‘industry’? Answer :  Industry refers to an economic activity that is concerned with the production of goods like the iron and steel industry, the extraction of minerals like the coal mining industry and the provision of services like the tourism industry. (ii) Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry? Answer :  Setting up an industry leads to the development and growth of that location. The factors that affect the location of industries are the easy availability of raw materials and land, adequate supply of water and labor , access to power and transport, presence of markets and a good amount of capital. Sometimes, the government also provides incentives like subsidized  power, lower transport cost and other infrastructural facilities. This is done to encourage industries to be established in economically backward areas. (iii) Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of the modern industry and why? Answer :  Stee

                                     WHY DO  WE NEED A PARLIAMENT 1. Why do you think our national movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote? Answer:  The freedom struggle was fought by people belonging to different backgrounds, and they were inspired by the ideas of freedom, equality and participation in decision-making. The reason to fight for the freedom of the nation was to live in a country governed by leaders who were sensitive to people’s needs and demands and who could completely abolish the inequalities that existed under British rule. The dreams and aspirations of people to live a free and respectful life were based on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise.

  1. Fill in the blanks: (a) The British described the tribal people as ____________. (b) The method of sowing seeds in jhum cultivation is known as ____________. (c) The tribal chiefs got ____________ titles in central India under the British land settlements. (d) Tribals went to work in the ____________ of Assam and the ____________ in Bihar. Answer. (a) The British described the tribal people as  wild and savage . (b) The method of sowing seeds in jhum cultivation is known as  broadcasting . (c) The tribal chiefs got  land  titles in central India under the British land settlements. (d) Tribals went to work in the  tea plantations  of Assam and the  coal mines  in Bihar. 2. State whether true or false: (a) Jhum cultivators plough the land and sow seeds. (b) Cocoons were bought from the Santhals and sold by the traders at five times the purchase price. (c) Birsa urged his followers to purify themselves, give up drinking liquor and stop believing in witchcraft and sorcery. (d) The Bri

                             RULING THE COUNTERYSIDE 1. Match the following. Ryot Village Mahal Peasant Neij Cultivation on ryot’s lands Ryotei Cultivation on planter’s own land Answer. Ryot Peasant Mahal Village Neij Cultivation on planter’s own land Ryotei Cultivation on ryot’s land 2. Fill in the blanks. (a) Growers of woad in Europe saw __________ as a crop which would provide competition to their earnings. (b) The demand for indigo increased in late eighteenth-century Britain because of __________. (c) The international demand for indigo was affected by the discovery of __________. (d) The Champ ran  movement was against __________. Answer. (a) Growers of woad in Europe saw  indigo  as a crop which would provide competition to their earnings. (b) The demand for indigo increased in late eighteenth-century Britain because of the  expansion of cotton production . (c) The international demand for indigo was affected by the discovery of  synthetic dyes . (d) The Champ ran  movement w

  Question 1: How many daughters did the royal couple have? Answer: The royal couple of Siam had nine daughters who were named after the months of the year. Question 2: Why were they named after the months of the year? Answer: The princesses were named after the months of the year because the Queen of Siam found it difficult to remember so many names. Hence, the King decided to name the princesses as per the months of the calendar year. Question 3: The King had a peculiar habit. What was it? Why is it called peculiar? Answer: The King had a peculiar habit of giving gifts instead of receiving gifts on his birthday. In one such year, on his birthday, he gave each of his daughters a green parrot in a golden cage. As a matter of fact, people receive gifts instead of giving away gifts on their birthday. But the King followed an opposite tradition, and due to this reason, his habit was peculiar. Question 4: (i) What was Princess September’s reaction to the loss of her parrot? (ii) What was h

  Question 1: What did Hafeez Contractor have nightmares about? Answer: Hafeez Contractor would often get continuous nightmares about appearing for a Mathematics examination where he did not know anything. Question 2: What did the Principal say to him, which influenced him deeply? Answer: The Principal told Hafeez that his mother used to work extremely hard to bring him up and paid all his fees on time, despite his father’s absence. Further, he also mentioned that Hafeez was a good student. He could score good grades with a little effort towards his studies. He motivated the young boy to rise to the occasion and study hard and also sideline his sports activities for the time being. Question 3: “… that year I did not step out onto the field.” What was he busy doing that year? Answer: Being an active sportsman, Hafeez was the senior champion in school for many years and he always loved playing games, especially cricket. But when his Principal influenced him to study for his SSC dedicated