Natural Vegetation and Wildlife — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

How are technologies costly these days?

What is the effect of climate on economy, culture and society?

Write about the tribal people found in different parts of subcontinent.

Describe Akbar Nama and Ain-i Akbari.

Briefly write about the growth of crafts and craftpersons during this period.

What are the benefits of railways?

How is illness in a poor family a cause of great anxiety and distress?

Which tribes inhabited North West and North East India? Write about them.

Give features of Tropical Evergreen Forests.

Since the ability to predict the monsoon rainfall has been an important aspect of life in India, our ancestors observed Nature around them carefully. They developed local traditional knowledge through their experience. This traditional knowledge is an important heritage we must preserve. For example, fishermen on the Konkan coast predict the onset of the monsoon when fishes that normally stay under water are seen at the surface; in parts of southern India monsoon is said to arrive within 50 days after the Golden Shower tree (Cassia fistula) blossoms. Some communities also believe that when crows build their nests high on tree-tops, it indicates less rainfall, whereas if the nests are lower, rainfall is likely to be heavy. Make a list of such local knowledge about rain, fog, snow or hail in your area.