People as Resource — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

How did Raikas of Rajasthan practise cattle rearing?
OR
Who are pastoral nomads ? Explain the life style and occupational activities of pastoral nomads of deserts of Rajasthan.

How does the principle of ‘Universal Adult Franchise’ work in the Indian democracy?
OR
Which section of our country’s population is eligible to vote?

There are many tribes living in India. Visit any one of them and give a brief on the life led by the tribals.

Rivers are very important for development in India'. Explain.

Classify lakes in three categories. Also give examples.

Differentiate between the Ganga and the Godavari river system.

How did the people of Bastar react against the British forest policies? What were its consequences?

What do you know about Bloody Sunday? What is its significance in the history of Russia?

Every village in India is surveyed once in ten years during the Census and some of details are presented in the following format. Fill up the following based on information on Palampur.

1. LOCATION:
2. TOTAL AREA OF THE VILLAGE:
3. LAND USE (in hectares):

Cultivated Land		Land not available for cultivation (Areas covering dwellings, roads, ponds, grazing ground)
Irrigated	Unirrigated
-	-	26 hectares

4. FACILITIES:

Educational	-
Medical	-
Market	-
Electricity Supply	-
Communication	-
Nearest Town	-

Explain the difficulties faced by small farmers due to lack of capital.