Social Science : 2008 : CBSE : [All India] : Set II

A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment.

The notion of Swaraj for the plantation workers in Assam means, the right to move freely in and out of the confined space and to maintain a link with their native village.

It is to provide the non-student youth ways to take part in nation building activities and also to provide opportunity for the development of their own personality and skills.

The two most important cereal crops of India are:
1. Wheat
2. Rice

The Relief and Rehabilitation Department/Department of Disaster Management works for our safety at the State level during disasters.

Countries of the world which are classified into two groups on the basis of per capita annual income are developed countries and developing countries.

A woman or a man who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is called a Feminist.

A patriarchal society is a male-dominated society where women are in a disadvantageous position, facing discrimination and oppression in many ways.

This means expanding democracy to all levels and groups by giving more powers to local governments, applying federal principles, including women and minority groups etc.

On the basis of source of raw material used manufacturing industries can be classified into:
1. Agro-based Industries
2. Mineral based Industries