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Description : (i) During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (para 2) -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : (i) to keep many visitors away

Description : What are some of the things you now know about (i) the people of Coorg? (ii) the main crop of Coorg? (iii) the sports it offers to tourists? (iv) the animals you are likely to see in Coorg? (v) its distance from Bangalore, and how to get ther -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The Coorgi or Kodagu people are fiercely independent people comprising martial men and beautiful women who are believed to have descended from the Greeks or the Arabs. They have a strong tradition ... , which is the most frequented one. The other route is via Neelamangal, Kunigal, Chanrayanapatna.

Description : What is the story about the Kodavu people’s descent? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The fiercely independent people of Coorg are believed to be the descendants of Greek or Arabic origin. As the story goes, a section of Alexander's army moved south along the coast and settled ... are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. This is the beautiful story about the Kodavu people's descent.

Description : Where is Coorg? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of Karnataka that is located midway between Mysore and Mangalore.

Description : Is bread an important part of Goan life? How do you know this? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Yes, bread is an important part of Goan life. It is often used for marriage gifts and feasts. Bread is also used by mothers for preparing sandwiches during their daughter’s engagement. The ... a profitable business in Goa as people love to drool for tasty bread since the Portuguese days.

Description : What does a ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ mean? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : A ‘jackfruit-like appearance’ means a plump physique. A baker used to resemble such a physique since it was believed that he and his family never starved. Baking was a lucrative ... the baker, his family and his servants always looked happy and prosperous with their physical appearance.

Description : Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The bakers usually collected their bills at the end of the month and their monthly accounts were recorded on some wall in the house with a pencil.

Description : Who invites the comment — “he is dressed like a pader”? Why? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Any person who wears a half-pant that reaches just below the knees invites this comment— “he is dressed like a pader”. This is because the baker who is popularly known as a pader in Goa, used to dress in a similar fashion.

Description : What did the bakers wear: (i) in the Portuguese days? (ii) when the author was young? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : (i) In the Portuguese days, the bakers were usually dressed up in a peculiar dress known as the kabai. It was a single-piece long frock reaching down to the knees. (ii) During the ... the bakers wearing a shirt and trousers which were shorter than full-length ones and longer than half pants.

Description : When would the baker come everyday? Why did the children run to meet him? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The baker would come twice everyday—once he would set out early in the morning and the second time when he returned after emptying his huge basket by selling all his bread. The children ... longed to have bread-bangles which they chose carefully. Sometimes it was sweet bread of special make.

Description : Is bread-making still popular in Goa? How do you know? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Yes, bread-making is still popular in Goa. It is evident from the fact when the narrator states that the eaters have gone away, but the makers still exist. The presence of the mixers, moulders and the ones who bake the loaves and the time tested furnaces are a proof of their existence.

Description : What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The elders in Goa are nostalgic about the good old Portuguese days and their love for the famous bread and loaves. The writer also mentions that although the eaters of loaves have vanished, but the makers still do exist.

Description : What is the baker called? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : A baker is popularly known as a pader in Goa.

Description : Explain two reasons as to why power sharing is desirable. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : There are many reason as to why power sharing is important in a democracy. The following are the two main sets in which the reasons can be broadly divided. Prudential reason:Power sharing helps to reduce ... to live its effects, so that the people would be consulted on how they are to be governed.

Description : Consider the following chemical reaction X + Barium chloride——–> Y + Sodium chloride (White ppt) (a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’ (b) The type of reaction -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : (a) ‘X’ is Na2SO4 and Y is BaSO4. (b) The type of reaction Na2SO4 + BaCl2—–> BaSO4 + 2NaCl (White ppt) The reaction is a precipitation reaction. It is also called a double displacement reaction.

Description : Describe the vertical and horizontal forms of power sharing exercised in India. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Vertical distribution of power. Power can be shared among governments at different levels -a general government for the entire country and governments at provincial or regional level. This is the ... body where the laws governing the country are made and the Executive is the implementing body.

Description : “Power Sharing is the very spirit of democracy”. Justify the statement. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise. Power sharing ensures that people have the right to be consulted and have equal participation in the government. In a ... sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order through unity of the nation.

Description : Mention the measures adopted by the government to establish Sinhala supremacy. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The democratically elected government adopted a series of measures to establish Sinhala supremacy: In 1956, an Act was passed to make Sinhala ... led to distrust between the two communities which turned the widespread conflict into a Civil War.

Description : What is majoritarianism? Is it wrong if a majority community in a country rules? Give reasons to justify your answer -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority is majoritarianism. Yes, it is wrong if ... such inequalities sometimes takes the path of conflict and defiance of State power as in Sri Lanka.

Description : Analyse how majoritarianism has increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The democratically elected government adopted a series of measures to establish Sinhala supremacy: In 1956, an Act was passed to make Sinhala ... led to distrust between the two communities which turned the widespread conflict into a Civil War.

Description : Why do we find the Belgian model very complicated? How has it helped to prevent conflict and division of the country on linguistic lines? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The power-sharing arrangements made by the Belgian leaders were different and more innovative than any other country. To recognize the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities, ... where they live. This government can decide on cultural, educational, and language-related issues

Description : Explain the four elements in the Belgian power-sharing model. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The power-sharing arrangements made by the Belgian leaders were different and more innovative than any other country. To recognise the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities, ... where they live. This government can decide on cultural, educational and language related issues

Description : How is Belgium’s power-sharing path different from any other country? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The power-sharing arrangements made by the Belgian leaders were different and more innovative than any other country. To recognise the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities, ... where they live. This government can decide on cultural, educational and language related issues

Description : Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan government -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The democratically elected government adopted a series of majoritarian measures to establish Sinhala Supremacy. Consequences of these majoritarian ... many families were forced to leave the country as refugees and lost their livelihoods.

Description : Why is the ethnic composition of Belgium complex? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Belgium is a small country in Europe, having a population of a little over one crore. 59 percent of the country's total population lives in the Flemish region and speaks the Dutch language. ... capital, Brussels, 80 percent of the population is French-speaking and 20 percent is Dutch-speaking.

Description : How far do you agree with the statement that power sharing is keeping with the spirit of democracy? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Power-sharing is desirable in democracy because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. The conflict between social groups leads to violence and political instability. ... brings out better outcomes whereas moral reasons emphasize the act of power-sharing as valuable.

Description : What is vertical division of power? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : When power is shared among governments at different levels, i.e., the Union or the Central Government, the State Government and the Municipality and Panchayat at the lower level. This division of power involving higher and lower levels of government is called the vertical division of power.

Description : What is meant by the system of ‘checks and balances’? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The horizontal distribution of power ensures that power is shared among different organs of government-the legislature, executive, and judiciary. It allows different organs of government placed at the ... ensures that none of these organs can exercise unlimited power. Each organ checks the other.

Description : After independence, Sri Lanka witnessed the supremacy of which community? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948 and the democratically elected government adopted a series of measures to establish Sinhala supremacy.

Description : Define the term ‘Ethnic’. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Ethnic means a social division based on shared culture and common descent.People belonging to an ethnic group need not have the same religion or nationality.

Description : What is the language spoken by the people residing in the Wallonia region of Belgium? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : People residing in Wallonia region of Belgium speak French.

Description : What measure was adopted by the democratically elected government of Sri Lanka to establish Sinhala Supremacy? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : In 1956, an Act was passed to make Sinhala the official language. The government followed preferential policies favouring Sinhala applicants for University positions and government jobs.

Description : Apart from the Central and the State governments, which is the third type of government practised in Belgium? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Community government is the answer!

Description : Define majoritarianism. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Majoritarianism is rule by the majority community by disregarding the needs and wishes of the minority community

Description : Which language was recognized as the only official language of Sri Lanka in 1956? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Sinhala the Indic language of the Sinhalese.

Description : 1. State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The various functions political parties perform in a democracy are: Candidates are put forward by political parties to contest in elections. These candidates may be chosen by the top leaders, or by ... local leader has to listen to the public demand, otherwise, he will lose the next election.

Description : Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : B. inequalities exist in democracies.

Description : 6. In the context of assessing democracy which among the following is odd one out? Democracies need to ensure: -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : C. Majority rule is ans

Description : 5. In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct – democracies have successfully eliminated? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : D. the idea of political inequality

Description : c) Following allegation of killing of three civilians in Gandwara in a fake encounter by Jammu and Kashmir police, an enquiry has been ordered. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Allegations of killing three civilians in Gandwara by the Jammu and Kashmir police in a fake encounter raises questions on the police force of the state. The challenge here is to control the power of the police and other authoritative officials.

Description : b) A large number of farmers are committing suicide in different states of India. -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : A large number of farmers are committing suicides in different states of India because of the economic inequality in the country. Farmers in villages grow crops on a small piece of ... should provide these farmers with cheap fertilizers and seeds and provide them with better irrigation methods.

Description : 4. Identify the challenges to democracy in the following descriptions. Also, suggest policy/institutional mechanism to deepen democracy in the given situations: -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The biggest challenge to democracy, in this case, is if such practices continue in the country, there is a threat that discrimination based on caste, colour and creed cannot be eliminated. If ... be taken against the people so that the communal harmony of the country does not gets disturbed.

Description : 3. Give arguments to support or oppose the following assertions: -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Industrialised countries can afford democracy, but the poor need dictatorship to become rich - There is no relationship between democracy and the wealth of the nation. The economic development of the ... countries like Nigeria would be having all rich people, which is not the case in reality.

Description : 2. What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : Social diversities can be accommodated by focusing on all the communities of the society. The majority and minority communities should be given equal attention. Democracy is not the rule of the majority. ... terms of religion or languages. Any person or group may become a majority in a democracy.

Description : 1. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government? -Democratic 10th

Last Answer : The government can be accountable by framing and developing various laws and policies in which citizens can hold the government responsible if any of those policies and laws are not implemented or are held against the welfare of the citizens.