Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

Write a short note on Child Labour?

Imagine that you have come across two old newspapers reporting on the Battle of Seringapatam and the death of Tipu Sultan. One is a British paper and the other is from Mysore. Write the headline for each of the two newspapers.

About 34 per cent of eligible voters did not exercise their right to vote in the 2024 elections. Why do you think this is so?

How is the work of the judiciary categorised?

Can you list two different provisions in the 1989 Act?

Amu: Did you notice that the roads in Saidapet were so bumpy and without treetlights? I wonder what the place is like at night.
Kumar: What better can you expect in a slum!
Amu: Why should slums be like that? Shouldn't they have public facilities?
Kumar: I think public facilities are for all those who live in proper houses in colonies. They are the people who pay taxes. Amu: Why do you say that! Slum dwellers are also citizens and they have rights too.
Kumar: Arrey! The government will go bankrupt this way!
Amu: Well, it has to find a way. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a slum without proper roads, water, electricity?
Kumar: Err....
Amu: Our Constitution recognises many of the public facilities as being a part of the Right to Life. The government must see that these rights are protected so that everyone can lead a decent life.
Whose point of view do you agree with?

Discuss, farming and its types in detail.

How did the partition of Bengal in 1905 impact the rise of nationalism in India?

When did Birsa's movement fade out?

On what term were the congress leaders ready to support the British war effort at the time of Second World War? Did British accept their demand?