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Guess Question Term-1, (2012-13) Social Science  X  (2012-13) Chapter -Resources and development: Development: Power Sharing I.               Questions carrying 2 and 3 marks. 1.           Define resources? How resources are important for economic development? 2.           Briefly discuss the resources on the basis of status of development. 3.           Differentiate between stock and reserve. 4.           What is Exclusive Economic Zone? Name some community owned resources. Who takes care of National resources? 5.           Discuss the major problems in developing resources. 6.           What agendas were decided by UNCED in Agenda 21? 7.           Why resource planning is necessary for any country? 8.           “Resources can contribute to development only when they are accompanied by appropriate technological development and institutional changes

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1. Nationalism in Europe and India Compare the policies and methods used by Otto von Bismarck and Sardar Vallabhai Patel in unification of Germany and integration of States of India respectively. The report should include :- Condition of Germany before 1871 (unification) Condition of India immediately after 1947 Why the need for unification in both the places Emergence of Bismarck and Sardar Patel, their brief life history Their role in unification and integration. Similarities and differences between the methods adopted by the two leaders How did the unification affect the growth of the respective countries. You may refer to the following websites: http://www.cyberessays.com/History/73.ht... http://www.cyberessays.com/History/73.ht... http://www1.bartleby.com/65/bi/BismarckO... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_i... Books : Any European History book on 19th century and Integration of States by V.P. Menon 2. Evolution and significan

Nationalism In India Q. 15 .   Examine the Satyagraha movement organized by Gandhiji between 1916-18. Or With what major aims were the peasants movement organized in 1920? Ans. 1. Between 1916, he travelled to Champaran in Bihar to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system. 2. In 1917, he took up the cause of the peasants of Kheda district of Ahmedabad to fight for reduction of revenue through Satyagraha Movement. 3. In 1918, Gandhiji organized Satyagraha Movement against cotton mill owners. 4. These movements were the first mass movements in Indian National Movement. These inculcated self confidence and a spirit to fight against injustice among people. Q .16 .  Why was the Khilafat Movement supported by Gandhiji in 1919? What was his main aim? Ans. In 1919, Gandhiji supported the Khilafat Movement to protest against the breakup of Ottoman (Turkish) empire by the British and humiliation caused to Turkish Caliph who was also the

Nationalism In India -1 Q. 9 .  Why is Dandi March Significant? Ans.  Dandi March is significant because it marked the beginning of the successful Civil Disobedience Movement involving masses from all parts of the country. Q. 10 .  Mention any four factors which were responsible in arousing the spirit of nationalism in India. Ans. 1. Political unification of the country under the Britishers. 2. Destruction of India’s old social and economic system. 3. Development of modern trade and industry. 4. The sense of being oppressed under colonialism provided a shared bond that tied many different groups. Q. 11.   Explain the new economic and political situations, created during the First World War in India. Ans . 1. The first world war led to a huge increase in defence expenditure which was financed by war loans and increasing taxes. 2. Custom duties were increased and income tax was introduced. 3. Between 1913-18 prices of commodities almost doubled

10th History-Chapter 2   -  Nationalism In India Nationalism:  Patriotism; a feeling of collective belonging of one’s nation; sharing common feelings of identity. Nation-state: A state having common territory and inhabited by people sharing common language, race, culture, etc. Rowlatt Act:  An Act passed by British Government in India in 1919. It authorized the government to arrest and imprisons a person without trial. The Act was against civil rights. Civil disobedience: Refusal to comply with certain laws as a method of peaceful protest. Gudem Rebels:  The people who participated in the militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem hills of Andhra Pradesh. It was a resistance movement against the colonial government who prevented the people from entering the forests for grazing their cattle or collect firewood or fruits from the region. Q .1.  What was the notion of Swaraj for plantation workers in Assam? Ans.  For plantation workers in Assam, Swaraj or freedo

The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China-3 read here Q.12.   Explain the reasons for the popularity of ‘Go East Movement’. Ans.  In the first decade of 20th century ‘Go East Movement’ became popular. In 1907-08, some 300 Vietnamese students went to Japan to acquire modern education. Their primary objective was to drive out the French from Vietnam, overthrow the puppet emperor and reestablish the Nyuyen dynasty that had been deposed by the French. Since Japan had resisted colonization by European power and had a victory over Russia in 1907, the Vietnamese drew inspiration from them. They appeal the Japanese as fellow Asians for arms and to help in driving away the French. They established a branch of Restoration society in Tokyo. But Japanese ministry of interior clamped down the movement in 1908 and main leaders were deported. Q.13.   Explain the two different visions in opposing foreign domination in Vietnam. Ans.  Some intellectuals felt that Vietnam

10th History chapter-1 Question Answer  The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China   part-1 Q. 6.  Mention the steps taken by the French to dismantle Chinese influence on Vietnam. Ans. 1. They established French school for the Vietnamese. They wanted to replace Chinese language in school either by French or by Vietnamese. 2. Some policy makers emphasized the use of French language as the medium of instruction. They felt that through this the Vietnamese would learn about French culture and civilization. 3. In 1907, Tonkin Free School was set up to provide western style education to spread French culture. 4. In religion the French introduced Christianity in Vietnam and gave challenge to Confucianism, the Chinese religion followed by many Vietnamese. Q. 7.   Why and how were the Vietnamese used in the rat hunt in 1902-03? Ans.  In 1903, the modern part of Hanoi was struck with bubonic plague. To prevent the invasion a rat hunt started. The French used Vietnamese

10th History Chapter 1 - The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China 1. Indo-China: The region in South East Asia comprising three countries –Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. 2. Civilizing Mission: Mission or aim of civilizing the colonial people by introducing modern education and ideas in the colonies. On the pretext of civilizing, the imperial powers extended their control over colonies. 3. White-Collar jobs: Descriptive of workers mostly clerks who wear starched white collar. 4. Domino Effect: US believed that if Vietnam becomes a communist country it would have same effect on other neighbouring countries too and they would all become communist. The policy of Domino effect grew out of US fear for the spread of communism. Q. 1.  Why only one third of the students in Vietnam would pass the school leaving examination? Or Why most of students in the French schools failed to pass school-leaving examination? Ans.   Most of the students failed because the French followed a