Public Facilities — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

In the British period, what new opportunities opened up for people who came from castes that were regarded as 'low'?

Can you think of a recent incident, from any part of India, in which the secular ideals of the Constitution were violated and persons were persecuted and killed because of their religious backgrounds?

What does 'biosphere reserve' mean?

Imagine that you are a nawab's nephew and have been brought up thinking that you will one day be king. Now, you find that this will not be allowed by the British because of the new Doctrine of Lapse. What will be your feelings? What will you plan to do so that you can inherit the crown?

Write a paragraph describing the water supply situation in your area.

What are raw material industries?

Find out whether the conditions of work in the mines have changed now. Check how many people die in mines every year and what are the reasons for their death.

Who comes under marginal groups?

What problems did zamindars face under the Permanent Settlement?

Explain large-scale industries.