TOPIC: FORESTS, SOCIETY AND COLONIALISM

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1 TOPIC: FORESTS, SOCIETY AND COLONIALISM 1) Mention any few provisions which prompted the Samins to revolt against the Dutch. 2) Who was Huitotos? 3) How tendu leaves enhance the income of people living in the forests? 4) Which decade witnessed rapid expansion of railways network in India? 5) How the spread of railways from 1850s was a main cause destruction of forests? Explain with examples regarding deforestation. 6) while some lost out in many ways after the forest department took control of the forets some people benefitted from the new opportunities that had opened up in trade. Who were the people who were benefitted by new opportunities and how were they benefitted? 7) Hunting became a big sport game during the colonial rule. Justify the statement with arguments. 8) Explain any four ideas of Dietrich Brandis for the management of forests in India during British period. 9) What is shifting agriculture? Why was it discouraged by the Europeans? Explain. 10)What is shifting cultivation? Why did the Europeans decide to ban it? 11)Who was Gunda Dhur? 12)waht was Taungya cultivation? 13)How did the forest acts cause severe hardships for villages across the country? Explain. 14)While people lost out in many ways after the forest department took control of forests but some people benefitted from the new opportunities. Explain. 15)Mention few steps which were taken up by the British government to conserve forests in India. 16)Foresters and villagers had very different ideas of what a good forest should look like. Explain with examples. 17)The two world wars had a great impact on forests. Explain. 18)What are the new policies related to the forests of Asia and Africa that have been implemented since 1980? 19)Which kingdom of Java was split in 1755? 20)Why were forests cleared between 1700 and 1995? Give reasons. 21)How did the British exploit the forests resources of India for their economic development? 22)Why was the German Expert Dietrich Brandis invited to India by the British Government? 23)How the construction of Indus valley Railway network was causes a heavy destruction to the forests of Sindh and Punjab? 24)Write any five ways by which British regulated the life of the forest societies in India. 25)What is banana republic?

2 26) TOPIC: STORY OF CLOTHING 1) Explain the efforts undertaken by different Indians to design a national dress. 2) "The introduction of western style clothing in the 19th century in India met with severe reactions in different ways". Support the statement with suitable arguments. 3) The search for a national dress was the symbol of the cultural identity of the nation. Explain the statement with context to India s national movement. 4) Why women in the 19 th century were obliged to continue wearing Indian dress even when men switched over to the more convenient western clothing? What does this show about the position of women in society? 5) Styles of clothing in Victorian England also emphasised differences between men and women. Justify by giving reasons. 6) What were the major changes in the clothing pattern which occurred in Europe from the 17 th century to the 20 th century? 7) After the French Revolution which political symbols were included in the clothing in France and why? 8) "The introduction of western style clothing in the 19th centuary in India met with severe reactions in different ways". Support the statement with suitable arguments 9) Mention the major women movements against the dress norms. What was the impact of the movements on the society? 10)Though there were no formal sumptuary laws in India but it had its own strict social codes of food and dress. Explain with examples. 11)Why young girls in Victorian England were tightly laced up and dressed in stays. 12)explain the relationship between kahdi and the national movement of India. 13)Why did Dr. B.R. Ambekar and Dalits in favour of wearing western style clothes? 14)What is phenta? How did it get adopted as an Indian from of clothing during the British period? 15)What changes could be observed in Indian clothing by the middle of the 20 th century and why? 16)How did Gandhiji use khadi and charka as symbols? 17)What rules regarding shoes did the British introduce in India and when? 18)Who headed the National Women s Suffrage Association and what were her demands? 19)The history of clothing is linked to the larger history of society. Justify the statement. 20)"Despite its limitations the experiment with Swadeshi gave Mahatma Gandhi important ideas about using cloth as a symbolic weapon against British rule." Explain.

3 21)Mention the misunderstandings created by the culture of Turban among the Indians and the Britishers.

4 22)How was clothing instrumental n triggering off the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal? Explain. 23)What was the thought of Gandhiji about a truly independent India? 24)What were the reasons that made women opt for comfortable and simple dresses? 25)Why was the national dress needed to define the cultural identity? 26)State the impacts of industrial revolution on the clothing material. TOPIC: ELECTORAL POLITICS 1) What is the importance of electoral competition? 2) What is the number of Lok Sabha constituencies of your state? 3) Which slogan is given by recently elected Modi government? 4) What do you mean by election? Mention few moral or social values which you learn from elections. 5) Can you illustrate the result of Gulbarga constituency during the election to Lok Sabha 2001? 6) define party ticket. 7) Every person who wishes to context an election has to make a legal declaration giving full details. explain. 8) Explain any three conditions which make the election process more democratic? 9) What is the basis of division of constituencies in India? 10)When the government officers work in election duty, are they under the control of the Election Commission or the government? Explain. 11)Distinguish between general elections and By elections. 12)Mr. X, a citizen of India was not allowed to cast his vote as he was not having an Election Photo Identity Card ( EPIC). What is the purpose of an EPIC and what were the options available to him? 13)Why candidates contesting the elections are required to give a detailed statement of their property and other details? 14)Which values should be maintained by the Election Commission of India during the election process? 15)Describe how polling is done on the day of election in India. 16)Mention few popular slogans given by political parties during elections. 17)one final test of the free and fairness of election lies in the outcomes itself. Justify the statement with India s election outcomes. 18)What is a electoral role? 19)How does the Election Commission of India regulate campaigns of political parties and candidates to ensure fair and equal chances to compete? 20)How many seats are reserved for the SCs and STs? What is the number of seats left for the general categories in the parliament election?

5 21)Why was the Second Backward Classes Commission appointed? What was the report given by this commission? What was its effect on the people of India? 22)Write few demerits of political competition. 23)How is people s participation in election measured? 24)What do you know about Mandal Commission? 25)How many seats were won by Lok Dal only jn State assembly elections of Haryana in 1987? 26)Who cannot vote in democracies? 27)Highlight any five reasons for which the elections are considered essential for any representative democracy? 28)Which political party forms the government in Haryana in 1991? 29)What is EPICs? Can you clarify the importance of identity cards? 30)Explain the three different types of elections in India. TOPIC: WORKING OF THE INSTITUTIONS 1) In which four ways does Parliament exercise political authority on behalf of the people? 2) What is a bill? 3) name 2 ethnic groups live in Kosovo region of Yugoslavia. 4) How has the Indian Constitution ensured the independence of the judiciary? Explain. 5) Who is the highest executive authority of India? How is he elected? 6) Mention the institutions responsible to run the democratic government in India. 7) The Constitution of India has made necessary provisions for ensuring independence of Judiciary. Justify the statement. 8) Mention the branches or organs of the government. 9) Explain why democratic governments insist on institutions. 10)A and B have been charged with the murder of Mr. X. A is very rich while B is a poor person. A could get away with the crime but B could not. Has the above situation been dealt with in accordance with the rule of law? Explain with valid arguments. 11)Who is the head of the state and the highest formal authority in India? 12)Explain the process of removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts? 13)The judges of the SC are not supposed to act on the direction and wish of the executive. What are the values promoted by it? 14)On whose advice does the President of India exercise all his/her powers? 15)How the rise of coalition politics has imposed certain constraints on the power of the Prime Minister? Explain. 16)How does Judiciary act as guardian of the Fundamental Rights?

6 17)Why is parliamentary democracy in most countries often known as the cabinet form of government? 18)Mention any three provisions which makes Election Commission an independent body. 19)Can the houses be dissolved or is it permanent? 20)Who is the head of Municipal Corporation? 21).1n which three ways does Parliament exercise political authority on behalf of the people? 22)Mention any three features of the Constitution of Africa. 23)Which is the highest court of states in India? 24)How would you explain the reaction of the Supreme Court regarding the issue of Mandal Commission? 25)Explain the famous court case of Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India. 26)A person who is not a member of Parliament can also become a Minister. Is it true? explain. 27)A day in the life of the Lok Sabha. which issues were raised by several members at 12:14 pm, on 7 th December, 2004 during the working of the Lok Sabha. 28)explain the O.M. No 36012/31/90. TOPIC: DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS 1) What are the various minimum conditions of a democratic election? 2) What are human rights? 3) which right prevents the exploitation of weaker section of society? explain the provisions of this right. 4) Constitution is the protector and guardian of our fundamental rights. Explain. 5) Define Amnesty International. 6) Mention few disadvantages of having political competition. 7) Mention two evils that were declared illegal under Right Against Exploitation. 8) Explain the contribution made by Amnesty International to improve the condition of prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. 9) Describe the ethnic massacre in Kosovo. 10)How can citizens exercise their freedom to hold rallies and demonstrations? 11)Write a short note on the National Human Rights Commission. 12) Name the country where women are not allowed to take part in public activities and no freedom for religion for minorities? 13)Do you believe that Rights also require some power to enforce them democratically? Explain. 14)What do you understand by SGPC? 15)Can you explain the role of of NHRC to protect the Human Rights and Human Dignity?

7 16)Which right of Indian constitution provides written guarantees of the rights of minorities? Explain the main provisions of this right? 17)How does a person exercise his right to freedom of religion? MAP MARKING 1) On the given political map locate and label the following with appropriate symbol. A. Jagdalpur B. Konta C. BailadialaHills 2) A. The kingdom in which the Bastar kingdom was merged in1947. B. Name of the Hill (b) On the same political map locate and label the following. C. The southernmost Tahsil of Bastar- Konta 3) On the given political map of India locate and mark. A.State related to the pastoral community : Dhangar. B.A state where Banjaras move. C. Uttarakhand : where Bhotias live. 4) a) a place where Dutch started Scientific forestry b) the island under British control c) Sumatra island 5) a) Kangar b) a place associated with a centre of colonial administration in Bastar. 6)

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