Social Science : 2009 : CBSE : [Delhi] : Set III

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  • Q1

    Why do some people, belonging to the same religion, often feel that they do not belong to the same community?

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    Answer:

    People belonging to the same religion do not feel that they belong to the same community because their castes or sects are very different within the same religion.

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  • Q2

    What is meant by sustainability of development?

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    Sustainability of development is the process of development that meets the need of present generation without reducing the ability of the future generation to meet their needs.

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  • Q3

    Give the meaning of liberalism.

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    Answer:

    The term ‘liberalism’ derives from the Latin root liber, which means ‘free’; for new middle classes, it stood for freedom for the individual and equality for all.

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  • Q4

    Mention the main base of colonial economy of Vietnam.

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    Answer:

    The French assumed control of Tonkin and Anaam and in 1887, French Indo-china was formed.

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  • Q5

    Where is the largest solar plant located in India?

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    Answer:

    The largest solar plant in India is located at Madhapur, near Bhuj (Gujarat).

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  • Q6

    What is multipurpose project?

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    Answer:

    In a multipurpose project, the impounded water is used for many purposes like irrigation, electricity generation, domestic and industrial consumption, flood control, recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding.

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  • Q7

    Name the low grade brown coal.

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    Answer:

    Lignite is the low grade brown coal.

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  • Q8

    What is the meaning of majoritarianism?

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    Answer:

    It is 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.

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  • Q9

    Why were the medals taken back from Tommie Smith and John Carlos?

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    Answer:

    The international Olympic Association held Carlos and Smith guilty of violating the Olympic spirit by making a political statement and took back their medals.

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  • Q10

    What is the meaning of the income of a country?

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    Answer:

    The income of a country is the income of all its residents, i.e., total national income of the country during a particular year.

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