Chapter 4. Popular Struggles and Movements

Popular Struggles and Movements * Differences in a democracy need to be expressed in an organized way. * In April 2006, Nepal witnessed a popular movement which was aimed at regaining popular control over the government from the king. * Bolivia witnessed a people’s struggles against the privatization of water in Bolivia. * Mass scale ... Read more

Chapter 3. Gender Religion and Caste

Gender Division and Politics * Gender is an important factor that causes social differences and inequalities. * The work done by women is not valued and does not get the recognition it deserves. * The literacy rate among women in India is only 54 percent as against 76 percent among men. * An important indication ... Read more

Chapter 2. Federalism

Types of Federalism * Federalism is a system in which the Government power is divided between a central authority and its various constituent units. * In federal system a state government has power of its own and is not answerable to the central government. * There are two or more tiers or levels of Government ... Read more

Chapter 1. Power Sharing

Belgium and Sri Lanka * To deal with conflicts arising out of language diversity, Sri Lanka applied * Majoritarianism and Belgium used Accommodation approach. * The Sri Lanka Tamils began an upheaval with the objectives of acknowledging * Tamil as an official language and to bring a about social and political equality and regional sovereignty. ... Read more

Chapter 8. Mineral and Energy Resources

Types and Occurrence of Minerals * Minerals are essential for our economic development and personal well-being. * Minerals occur naturally in the earth’s crust * India is a mineral-rich country. Minerals can be classified as: *  Metallic minerals *  Ferrous minerals *  Non-ferrous minerals *  Precious metals *  Non-Metallic minerals *  Energy or Fuel minerals ... Read more

Chapter 7. Manufacturing Industries

Introduction to Manufacturing Industries * The process of using raw material to produce more valuable goods in large quantities is called manufacturing. * Manufacturing industries play a crucial role in the overall and especially economic development of the country. * Agriculture and industry mutually benefits each other. Location and Classification of Industries * The ideal ... Read more

Chapter 6. Life Lines and National Economy

Means of Transport and Communication * Transport is a key factor that influences India’s rapid economic development. * Means of communication allow people in different locations to connect with each other without actually travelling. * Transport and communication are the true lifelines of trade and economic development. Roadways * The road network in India is ... Read more

Chapter 5. Disaster Management

Disaster Management * A disaster is a destructive event that occurs suddenly and involves loss of life and property. * Disaster can be of two, natural and man-made. * Earthquakes, volcanic activity, Tsunamis, flood, cyclones, landslides, avalanches and droughts are natural disasters. * Some of the ma-made disasters are: bomb explosions, terrorism, war or civil ... Read more