Social Science

1. Define a market. Name different kinds of markets.   Market can be defined as a place where buyers and sellers engage in the activity of the sale & purchase of good. There are two main types of markets  - Wholesale markets Retail markets 2. State the results of competition among workers. Competition among workers mainly results in disunity and Jealousy. 3. Why is there a difference in prices between a wholesale and a retail market ?       Wholesaler buys directly from the producers or the manufacturers. The products are directly bought from he manufacturers in bulk. They are available at cheaper rates. The retailers add different types of costs in the M.R.P such as transportation cost, manpower expenses, venue cost, taxes and convenience cost. 4. Mention three benefits of shopping in a weekly market. 1. We don't have to go to different places to buy things. 2.We get most of the things of our daily needs at one plac...

1. Name the regions where Megalithic culture was concentrated. Deccan South India The North-east Kashmir  2. Who was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty ? Nadunjeliam 3. Who took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and Andhra region ? The empire came into the hand of Rashtrakutas in Maharashtra and the Ikshwakus in Andhra region 4. The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle is located at which present city of india ? The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle in Pune. 5. According to some archaeologists, what is the origin of the megalithic people ? A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument. E 1. Describe the main features of the Satavahana empire of Deccan. • The Satavahanans emerged as a powerful kingdom in Deccan. They were highly influenced by the political system of the Mauryans. • King Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Kingdom. • Gautmiputra Satkarni was the greatest Satavahana ruler. •...

1. Name the main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire. The main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire. Temples Mathas 2. Mention the classes into which the society was divided in Vijaynagar empire. Brahmins kshatriyas Vaishyas Shudras 3.What was Firoz shah famous for ? Firoz shah was  a good calligraphist and composed verses in Arabic, Persian, Marathi, Telugu and Kannada. 4. Who built the Kirti Stambha at Chittor. Rana Kumbha 5. Why did Rana Kumbha become popular.  Rana Kumbha  was a very brave general and an outstanding rule of Mewar . He had built 32 forts for the defence of Mewar. E. 1.  Describe the development of art and architecture under the Vijaynagar rulers. Vijaynagar had many beautiful places and temples.  Vithalswami and Virupaksha are the most famous temples.  It is said that the city was surrounded by seven walls  Life-size statues of Kings and queens are the finest examples of the a...

1. What was Din-i-Ilahi and who started it ?  Din-i-Ilahi was not a religion but a socio-religious path to bridge the differences among different communities. Akbar started Din-i-Ilahi. 2. Why is Shah Jahan known as an 'Engineer King' ? Shah Jahan  was  known  as the ' Engineer King ' because the Mughal architecture reached its peak under him. The Taj Mahal built by him is counted among one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Apart from it, he built Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) and built the famous Red Fort 3. What was the political condition of India before Babur's invasion ? At what time , India was an easy prey for any invader, it was divided into a number of small states. These small kingdoms were incapable of standing up any foreign aggression  . 4. State the main features of Jahangir's rule. Jahangir consolidated his territories and developed the administrative system that was introduced by his father. The court culture of the Mughals ...

1. Name the layers of the atmosphere. Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere  2. How do plants absorb nitrogen ? Plants absorb nitrogen through soil with the help of Rhizobium bacteria. This is used by plants to support their growth & development. 3. What is the importance of water vapours in the atmosphere ? The importance of water vapours in the atmosphere is that it gets collected around the dust particles which acts as a Hydroscopic molecules and get condensed to form clouds. 4. Name the different variables of temperature. a) Forecast of temperature. b) Humidity c) Rainfall d) Velocity of air 5. What type of climate does India have ? India have monsoonal type of climate. E 1. What is the importance of C02 and O2 for living beings ? Oxygen :- a) All living organisms inhale oxygen from the surrounding to stay alive. Thus, it is a life supporting gas. b) The atmosphere is continuously replenished of oxygen by the green plants throug...

1.What is the special feature of sedimentary rocks ? This type of rocks are layered and therefore, are also called stratified rocks. 2. How are metamorphic rocks formed ? Rocks which originally are igneous or sedimentary in nature, get changed in character and appearance due to the heat and pressure. 3. What is lava ? The temperature inside the earth converts the solid rock into molten state. Sometime the hot material called the lava comes out through cracks or joints. 4. Why are igneous rocks called the primary rocks ? The igneous rocks are also called primary rocks as they were formed first over the earths surface from molten material that come out from earth surface from the lava. 5. What are sediments ? The igneous rocks are subjected to weathering and denudation over the years by the agents of gradation. The continuous action of the agents on rocks breaks them into small rock pieces that are carried by rivers. They are then deposited on the river beds or sea be...