Social Science: 2019: CBSE [Delhi] : Set I

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  • Q1

    Interpret the concept of 'liberalisation' in the field of economic sphere during the nineteenth century in Europe.

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    Answer:

    The hand-printing technology was introduced into Japan by Chinese Buddhist missionaries around 768-770 A.D. The oldest Japanese book, printed in 868 A.D., is the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, which contains six sheets of text and woodcut illustrations.

     

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  • Q2

    Interpret the contribution of French in the economic development of Mekong delta region.

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    Answer:

    i. During the colonial era, Indian novelists directly translated English novels into their regional languages.

     ii. They soon started writing stories in their regional languages, but with the same narrative structure used in English novels.

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  • Q3

    How was hand printing technology introduced in Japan?

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    Answer:

    The hand-printing technology was introduced into Japan by Chinese Buddhist missionaries around 768-770 A.D. The oldest Japanese book, printed in 868 A.D., is the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, which contains six sheets of text and woodcut illustrations.

     

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  • Q4

    How had translation process of novels into regional languages helped to spread their popularity?

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    Answer:

    1. During the colonial era, Indian novelists directly translated English novels into their regional languages.
    2. They soon started writing stories in their regional languages, but with the same narrative structure used in English novels.

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  • Q5

    How is over irrigation responsible for land degradation in Punjab?

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    Answer:

    In Punjab, over irrigation is responsible for land degradation due to water logging leading to increase in salinity and alkalinity in the soil.

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  • Q6

    How is cement industry responsible for land degradation?

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    Answer:

    Mineral processing like grinding of limestone in the cement industry generates huge quantities of dust in the atmosphere. It degrades the land by settling down and obstructing the infiltration of water into the soil.

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  • Q7

    How can democratic reforms be carried out by political conscious citizens?

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    Answer:

    Increased participation of ordinary citizens is needed to improve the working of democracy in a country. Right to Information Act (2005) empowers people of India to carry out democratic reforms, by introspecting on major happenings within the government.

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  • Q8

    What may be a goal of landless rural labourers regarding their income?

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    Answer:

    The goal of landless rural labourers may be as follows:

    • They get enough income throughout the year.
    • They get more days of work and better wages.

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  • Q9

    What may be a goal of prosperous farmer of Punjab?

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    Answer:

    The goal of prosperous farmer of Punjab may be as follows:

    • Assurance of higher family income through higher support prices for their crops
    • Hardworking and cheap labourers
    • To settle their children abroad

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  • Q10

    Distinguish between 'primary' and 'secondary' sectors.

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    Answer:

    The difference between primary and secondary sectors are as follows:

    Primary sector

    Secondary sector

    All those activities which are directly related with nature (involve in the extraction and collection of natural resources) are covered under primary sector.

    All those activities in which natural products are changed into other forms through ways of manufacturing are covered under secondary sector.

    This sector is also known as agriculture and related sector.

    This sector is also known as manufacturing sector.

    Examples are farming, fishing and cattle rearing, etc.

    Examples are mining, production of bread, construction, etc.

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