How are some countries in the world facing foundational challenge of democracy? Explain with examples.
How do state or regional political parties contribute in strengthening federalism and democracy of India? Explain with examples.
How do pressure groups and movements exert pressure on politics? Explain with an example.
Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three methods of conserving mineral resources.
The geological processes of mineral formation are so slow that rates of replenishment are infinitely small in comparison to the present rates of consumption.
Mineral resources are, therefore, finite and non-renewable.
The methods for conservation:
(i) Improved technologies need to be constantly evolved to allow use of low grade ores at low coasts.
(ii) Recycling of metals, using scrap metals and other substitutes.
(iii) Usage of mineral resources in planned and sustainable manner.
Explain the reactions of Indian people against the Rowlatt Act passed through the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.
Describe any four measures which were introduced by the French Revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.
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Which were the two major problems before the French in the field of colonial education in Vietnam? How did they try to solve these problems? Explain.
Why do we feel that democracy is a better form of government than any other form of government? Explain.