Description : Explain the history of growth of novels in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Beginning of the novels:- The modern novel form developed in India in the nineteenth century, as Indians became familiar with the Western novel. The development of the vernaculars, print and a ... but the first proper modern novel i.e. Pariksha Guru was written by Srinivas Das of Delhi.
Description : Examine the role of missionaries in the growth of press in India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The printing press first came to India with Portuguese missionaries to Goa in the mid-sixteenth century. Jesuit priests learnt Konkani and printed several tracts. By 1674, about 50 books had ... ,Dutch Protestant missionaries had published 32 Tamil Texts, many of them translation of olderr works.
Description : Describe the appearing of novels in South India during the period of colonial rule. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Some early English novels were translated into the Indian language, but soon it was realized that the readers are unfamiliar with the English culture of characters in the novel, for instance, their ... called Indulekha'. It was published in 1889 and was the first modern novel in Malayalam.
Description : Describe the growth of Hindi novels from their origin to the period of excellence. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Bhartendu Harishchandra was the pioneer of modern Hindi literature but the first proper modern novel was written by Srinivas Das of Delhi. (ii) The writings of Devkinandan Khatri created a novel ... in Hindi. (iii) It was the writing of Premchand that the Hindi novel achieved excellence.
Description : Examine which of the following problems are generally confronted by the villages of South Asia. (a) Lack of facilities due to high density -Geography
Last Answer : (c) Occurrence of floods and droughts
Description : Explain briefly about the history of hindi novels -SST 10th
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Description : MCQ Questions for Class 10 History Novels, Society and History with Answers -SST 10th
Last Answer : Below you will find MCQ Questions of Novels Society and History Class 10 History Free PDF Download that will help you in gaining good marks in the examinations and also cracking competitive exams. ... and History MCQ Questions will help you in practising more and more questions in less time.
Description : Is it possible to put a complex faux history or cosmology or spiritual system into a novel, or series of sci fi / fantasy novels?
Last Answer : Asimov did it with his Foundation series. Heinlein did it in some of his longer novels. And of course JK Rowling did it in all of the Harry Potter books. It’s certainly possible to do, but you have to spend an enormous amount of time on consistency and detail, or it all falls apart.
Description : Examine the importance of the river valley projects in the development of hydel power and irrigational facilities in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Generation of Power (electricity) : These multipurpose projects are the main source of power generation. According to the Economic Survey, 2013, these produce more than 39,788.40 MW power. ... the fields during the dry seasons. Many perennial canals have been dug and they irrigate dry areas.
Description : Examine the following pairs that give the level of government in India and the powers of the government at that level to make laws on the subjects mentioned against each Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. The framers of the Constitution had placed matters of national concern in the Union List and those of purely State or local significance in the ... the Union were placed in the Concurrent List Hence, option (d) is not correctly matched.
Description : “Some of the Muslim political organisations in India were lukewarm in their response to the Civil Disobedience Movement.” Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) A large section of Muslims felt alienated from the Congress after the decline of non-cooperation and Khilafat movement. (ii) From the mid 1920s, the congress came to be visibly ... Alienated from the congress, large section of Muslims could not respond to the call for united struggle.
Description : “Some of the Muslim political organizations in India, were lukewarm in their response to the ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’.” Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Large sections of Muslims were lukewarm in their response to the Civil Disobedience Movement due to the following factors : (i) The decline of Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movements ... League gained prominence with its claim of representing Muslims and demanding separate electorates for them.
Description : Examine the impact of liberalisation on automobile industry of India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Impact of liberalisation on automobile industry are: (i) Multi-utility vehicles have been introduced. (ii) The coming of new and contemporary models. (iii) Healthy growth of the market. (iv) ... . (v) Aligned the industry with global development. (vi) Industry has experienced a quantum jump.
Description : Examine two features of the social groups of each North Ireland and Netherlands. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Northern Ireland: 1. Class and religion over lap. 2. Catholics are tend to be poor than the other groups. Netherlands 1. Caste and religion cut across each other. 2. Both the Catholics and Protestants can be rich or poor
Description : Examine any two institutional amendments made by different institutions to reform political parties and their leaders. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Institutional amendments made by different institutions to reform political parties and their leaders: . The constitution was amended to prevent elected MLA's and MP's from changing parties. ... necessary for political parties to hold their organizational election and file their income tax returns.
Description : Examine the role of pressure groups and movements in deepening democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Pressure groups and movements have deepened democracy. . It reminds the government of the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens. . Put pressure on the rulers for the unhealthy activities. . ... population want. . This leads to a rough balance of power and accommodation of conflicting interests.
Description : Did the dalits participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement? OR Examine the background of the Poona Pact of 1932 in the light of differences between Gandhiji and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Initially, Congress had ignored the dalits for fear of offending the sanatanis, the conservative high-caste Hindus. . But Mahatma Gandhi believed that swaraj would not come even after a ... and a separate electorate. . So dalit participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement was limited.
Description : Examine with an example the role of means of transport and communication in making our life prosperous and comfortable. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The world today has been successfully converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast-moving means of transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help ... people, but it also helps in developing healthy relations irrespective of cultural and regional boundaries.
Description : The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution' in 1789.' Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : France, being a full-fledged territorial state in 1789, under the rule of an absolute monarchy, witnessed political and constitutional changes in the wake of the French Revolution. From the very ... .S was worried about communists gaining power in Vietnam, they sent in their troops and arms.
Description : Deposits with the banks are beneficial to the depositors as well as to the nation'. Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Banks accept money in the form of deposits from people who have surplus cash. These deposits are used by the banks in giving loans to people for various purposes. 2. The bank ... standards of living and towards the overall economic development of the country's economy in a positive direction.
Description : Examine the role of opposition parties in a Democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Role of opposition parties: 1. The opposition is formed by the parties that lose in the elections. 2. They put forward different opinions on the political issues and people's demands. 3. It criticises ... needs of the people. 5. It acts as a constant check and critique of the ruling government.
Description : Democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.' Examine the statement with examples. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Democracies don't appear to reduce economic inequalities: 1. If economic growth rates of dictatorships and democracies are compared from 1950-2000, dictatorships have a slightly higher ... of government because it has various other positive outcomes alongside possibilities of economic development.
Description : The distribution pattern of Indian Railway network is influenced by the physiographic factors Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The physiographic factors that influenced the distribution pattern of Indian Railways: 1. Northern Plains were the most favourable because of its level land, agricultural prowess, and high ... Rajasthan, Gujarat swamps and forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
Description : Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement'. Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Dalit participation in Civil Disobedience Movement was limited: 1. Congress had ignored Dalits for a long time because they didn't want to offend the conservative high-caste Hindus. ... in educational institutions. So Dalit participation was limited especially in the Maharashtra and Nagpur region.
Description : Examine the contribution of manufacturing industry to the national economy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Contribution of manufacturing industry to the economy: 1. They modernize agriculture and improve the productivity and provide employment opportunities in the secondary and tertiary sectors. ... manufactured goods increases contributing to international trade. It also brings in foreign exchange.
Description : Examine the three challenges of democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Foundational challenge : It refers to making the transition to democracy and then instituting democratic government. (ii) Challenge of Expansion : This involves applying the basic ... iii)Deepening of Democracy : This involves strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy.
Description : Examine how can the industrial pollution of freshwater resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Fresh water sources are polluted by organic and inorganic wastes and affluents discharged by industries into rivers. The main culprits are paper and pulp, chemical, textile petroleum, refinaries, tanneries etc. industries.
Description : Examine with the help of three examples how the dignity and freedom of citizens are best guaranteed in a democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Dignity of women. Long struggles by women have created some sensitivity today that respect to and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society. (ii) Caste ... expression shows that people are aware and have the ability to look critically at the powerholders.
Description : Examine any three features on the basis of which maximum number of countries claim to practise democratic politics ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : When any country follows this pattern, then they are able to claim to practise democratic politics. (i) Elections are held at regular intervals and are fair and free. (ii) Freedom of speech, expression and thought is another feature of democracy. (iii) The dignity of the individual is recognised.
Description : “Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement.” Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement. There were several reasons behind it: (i) The congress had ignored the dalits for a long time because it suffered ... therefore limited,particularly in the Maharashtra and Nagpur region where their organisation was quite strong.
Description : Examine the role of women in the nationalist struggles of Europe. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Women had formed their own political associations. (ii) They took part in political meetings and demonstrations. (iii) Women attended the Frankfurt parliament also, though as observers, since the ... not given them. (iv) Women also participated in large numbers in the liberal movement.
Description : Examine the conditions of Italy before unification. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The greatest problem in the unification of Italy was its fragmentation into several political units, each under a different authority. (ii) Italians were scattered over several dynastic states ... language had not acquired one common form. It still had many regional and local variations.
Description : Examine the new challenges which the new Republic of Vietnam faced after 1954. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) French tried to regain control by using puppet emperor Bao Dai. (ii) Due to French attack, Viet Minh's army was forced to retreat to the hills. (iii) After eight years of fighting, ... in 1954, at Dien Bien Phu. (iv) The French soldiers including their commanders and generals were arrested.
Description : Examine the events that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The events that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement include: (i) Arrival of Simon Commission consisting of all British members, in 1928 and their report. (ii) Successful ... Keen on expanding their business, they now reacted against colonial policies that restricted business activities.
Description : Critically examine the main aspects of Indian National Movement during the period Delhi between 1920 and 1935. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Following are the main aspects of the Indian National Movement between 1920-1935 : (i) Beginning of Mass Movement after Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. (ii) Application of Satyagraha to Mass Movement ... rule. (iv) Industrialists led by Purshottamdas, Thakurdas and G. D. Birla criticized colonialism.
Description : Critically examine the reasons of conflict between the Congress and the Muslim League. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The important differences between the Congress and the Muslim League were over the question of representation of Muslims in the future assemblies that were to be elected. Suspicion and distrust between ... and identity of the minorities would be submerged under the domination of a Hindu majority.
Description : “Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement”. Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement. The causes for this are listed below: (i) Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who organized the Dalits into the Depressed Classes Association ... Provincial and Central Legislative Councils, but they were to be voted in by the general electorate.
Description : Critically examine any four features of the Civil Disobedience Movement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Four features of the Civil Disobedience Movement: (i) The most widespread non-violent mass movement led by Gandhiji. (ii) Large scale participation of women. (iii) Support given by ... movement, selectively adopting some of the ideas of Gandhian programme strikes of railways and dock workers.
Description : Critically examine the expansion of trade facilities in the 19th century. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Expansion of trade facilities in the 19th century: (i) In many parts of the world, these developments meant loss of freedom and livelihoods. (ii) Late 19th century Europeans conquest brought about many ... v) Great misery and poverty for others. (vi) New forms of coercion in Asia and Africa.
Description : Examine the language used in the novel. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The novel uses the vernacular, the language that is spoken by common people. (ii) By coming closer to the different spoken languages of the people, the novel produces the sense of a shared ... make them all a part of the vernacular that it uses. Thus the novel brings together many cultures.
Description : Examine the main features of novel “Sewa Sadan” written by Munshi Premchand. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Munshi Premchand's novel Sewasadan' (The Abode of Service), was published in 1916. (ii) Many critics think that his novel lifted the Hindi novel from the realm of ... which the Indian upper classes used whatever little opportunities they got from colonial authorities to govern themselves.
Description : Examine the theme of the novel “Rangbhoomi.” -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The central character of his novel Rangbhoomi (The Arena), Surdas, is a visually impaired beggar from a so-called untouchable' caste. (ii) The very act of choosing such a person ... (iii) We see Surdas struggling against the forcible takeover of his land for establishing a tobacco factory.
Description : Examine what are the causes of industrial pollution of freshwater resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Fresh water sources are polluted by organic and inorganic wastes and effluents discharged by industries into rivers. The main culprits are paper and pulp, chemical, textile petroleum, refineries, tanneries industries etc.
Description : Dense and efficient network of transport is a prerequisite for trade.'' Examine the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The means of transportation help in the production and movement of goods and services. (ii) Transport like railways helps us in conducting various activities like business, sightseeing, ... for international trade. (v) Air transport provides the fastest, most comfortable mode of transport.
Description : Examine the standard of women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The status of women's representation in India's legislative bodies is as follows: (i) Central Legislature: Less than 10% of its total strength are women. (ii) State Legislature: Less than 5% of its ... of seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. But the bill to this effect has not been passed.
Description : Examine the political outcome of democracy. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Right to the citizens to choose their leaders and keep check on them. (ii) If required people can participate in decision making either directly or through indirectly or through representatives. (iii) It produces accountable, responsible and legitimate government.
Description : Discuss how the issue of caste was included in the novels in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Novels like Indirabai and Indulekha were written by members of the upper castes, and were primarily about the uppercaste characters. But all novels were not of this kind. (ii) Potheri Kunjambu ... 's novel Rangboomi, Surdas is. a visually impaired beggar from a so-called untouchable caste.'
Description : What did the novels in the nineteenth - century India mean to : -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Many people got worried about the effects of the novel on readers who were taken away from their real surroundings into an imaginary world where anything could happen. Women and children were ... have seen in the case of the south, women and girls were often discouraged from reading novels.
Description : Describe the ways in which the novels in India attempted to create a sense of pan- Indian belonging. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) To create a sense of equality : Colonial rulers regarded the contemporary culture of India as inferior, On the other hand, Indian novelist wrote to develop a modern literature of the country ... Muslims to establish a Hindu kingdom. It was a novel that inspired many kinds of freedom fighters.