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PPTs-The Rise of Empires-Class 7-Social Science

  PowerPoint Presentation for Chapter 5 The Rise of Empires(History)-Class 7 Subject Social Science *************************************** What is an Empire?  The word ‘empire’ comes from the Latin ‘imperium’, which means ‘supreme power’. Simply put, an empire is a collection of smaller kingdoms or territories over which a powerful ruler exerts power. The smaller territories still had their own rulers but were all tributaries to the emperor. Features of an Empire Empires extended over vast areas and had diverse people. Emperors allowed regional kings or chiefs to govern their areas. They maintained an army to expand and protect the empire. They had a well-developed administration to collect taxes and maintain order. Emperors issued laws, regulated trade, and maintained infrastructure. They encouraged arts, literature, and education. They controlled access to resources. Communication networks were maintained across the empire. Trade, Trade...
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PPTs-Chapter 2-Federalism Class 10 Social Science

 PowerPoint Presentation for Class 10 Chapter 2 Federalism (Democratic Politics-II) Social Science ******************************** What is federalism? Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Usually, a federation has two levels of government.  One is the government for the entire country. The others are governments at the level of provinces or states features of federalism There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government. Different tiers of government govern the same citizens. Each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation,taxation and administration. The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial a...

NCERT Solutions-Sectors of the Indian Economy-Class 10 Social Science

  Exercise Question Answers For Chapter 2 Sectors of the Indian Economy(Economics) Class X Subject Social Science ************************************ 6. Do you think the classification of economic activities into primary, secondary and tertiary is useful? Explain how. Yes, it helps us understand the nature of different economic activities. We can study how the economy changes over time from agriculture to manufacturing and services. It helps policymakers plan sector-wise development strategies. Useful for analyzing employment and contribution to GDP. It shows interdependence among sectors and helps address sector-specific problems. 7. For each of the sectors that we came across in this chapter why should one focus on employment and GVA? Could there be other issues which should be examined? Discuss. Employment and GVA (Gross Value Added) show the sector’s role in economic and human development. Primary sector employs most people but contributes least to GVA. ...

PPTs-Nationalism in India-Class 10-Social Science

  PowerPoint Presentation for Chapter Nationalism in India Subject Social Science Class X ********************************* NATIONALISM A feeling of love or pride for your own country; a feeling that your country is better than any other.                          OR The desire of a group of people who share the same race, culture, language, etc. to form an independent country. WWR-1(1914-1918) ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SITUATIONS:- INCREASE IN DEFENCE EXPENDITURE FORCED RECRUITMENT FOOD SHORTAGE INCREASE IN CUSTOM DUTIES AND INCOME TAX INCREASED PRICES OF COMMODITIES IN 1921, DUE TO FEMINE 12-13 MILLION PEOPLE DIED 1919: The Rowlett Act It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws, whic...

PPTs-Physical Features of India-Class 9-Social Science

  PowerPoint Presentation for chapter 2- Physical Features of India in Class 9 subject Social Science **************************** Physical Features of India (1) The Himalayan Mountains (2) The Northern Plains (3) The Peninsular Plateau (4) The Indian Desert (5) The Coastal Plains (6) The Islands The Himalayan Mountains The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains. The Himalayas represent the loftiest and one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world. The Himalaya form an arc, which covers a distance of about 2,400 Km. Their width varies from 400 Km in Kashmir to 150 Km in Arunachal Pradesh. There are 3 parallel ranges of the Himalayas: Great or Inner Himalayas or the Himadri Himachal or lesser Himalaya Shiwaliks Great or Inner Himalayas (Himadri) It is the northernmost and most continuous range of the Himalayas. A number of important glaciers descend from this range, making it a key water source. Contains the loftiest peaks , including Kanchenjunga ,...

PPTs-Forest and Wildlife Resources-Class 10 Social Science

  PowerPoint Presentation for Chapter 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources(Geography) Class X subject Social Science ******************************* B iodiversity or Biological Diversity Biodiversity or Biological Diversity means the variety of different kinds of plants, animals, and microorganisms living in an area. It includes all living organisms and the ecosystems they form. Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India Wildlife Protection Act (1972) was started to save animals and their homes. Hunting and trading of endangered animals was banned by the law. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries were created to protect nature. Special projects were launched to protect animals like tigers, rhinos, lions, and crocodiles . More animals like elephants, black bucks, bustards, and snow leopards were later given legal protection. Project Tiger : Project Tiger started in 1973 to protect tigers from extinction. Tiger number...

NCERT Solutions-Resources and Development-Class 10-Social Science

  Exercise Question Answers for Chapter 1-Resources and Development-Class 10-Subject Social Science ********************************* 1. Multiple choice questions. (i) Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab? (a) Intensive cultivation    (c) Over irrigation (b) Deforestation               (d) Overgrazing (ii) In which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised? (a) Punjab                              (c) Haryana (b) Plains of Uttar Pradesh    (d) Uttarakhand (iii) In which of the following states black soil is predominantly found? (a) Uttar Pradesh             (c) Rajasthan (b) Maharashtra              (d) Jharkhand 2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words. (i) Name three states having black soil and the crop which i...