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Chapter 5 : POPULAR STRUGGLES AND MOVEMENTS (CLASS 10 - CIVICS)

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Popular Struggles and Movements Introduction    Democracy is the government of the people, for the people and by the people. It is a kind of governance that frees people from autocracy. Power sharing is important in a democracy and different tiers of government and various social groups share power. However, in a democracy, when conflicts of interest and viewpoints arise, those who exercise power, are constrained by the influence and pressure exerted on them by these conflicts. Conflicts and viewpoints are expressed in organised ways and those who are in power are required to balance the conflicting demand and pressures. Popular struggles in Nepal and Bolivia Movement for democracy in Nepal Nepal was one of the ‘third wave’ countries that won democracy in 1990, although the king formally remained the head of the state. King Birendra, who has accepted this transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy, was killed in a mysterious massacre o...
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Food : Where does it come from assignment

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Answers: 1. Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems. Obesity is generally caused by eating too much and moving too little. 2. The deficiency of protein in the diet causes Kwashiorkar. ◾The hair of child becomes red. ◾The child has reduced resistance to infections. ◾The child becomes weak and irritable. 3. ◾It provides bulk to the food. ◾It keeps the food and waste matter moving. ◾It helps in digestion. 4. i) No. ii) Fat rich food. 5. 6. A balanced diet gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly. Without balanced diet, your body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, and low performance. 7. 8. Glucose provides instant energy and is used by the muscles to perform the activity. 9. Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of iodine in our diet. Hilly areas such as Himalayas and northen plains are far away from the sea coast, hence the iodine content ...
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15. Some Great Empires of India (Class 4)

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WORKOUT I. 1. The ancient university of Nalanda    was a seat of Buddhist learning. 2. Chandra Gupta I married the Lichchavi princess, Kumaradevi. 3. The Gupta ruler Samudra Gupta    played the veena. 4. Chandra Gupta ll was the grandson of Chandra Gupta I. 5. The Brihadeeshwara Temple is situated in Thanjavur. II. 1. The Guptas ruled over the empire of Magadha. 2. It is believed that Kalidasa lived and wrote during the times of Chandra Gupta ll. 3. The Brihadeeswara Temple built by Rajaraja Chola is located at Thanjavur.  4. The Chola rule started with the capture of Thanjavur. III. 1.  Where was the capital of the Guptas located? What is it known as today? Ans -  ◾Patliputra was the capital of the Guptas.  ◾Today, Patliputra is known as Patna.  2. What is an empire?  Ans - An empire is a state ruled by an emperor.  3. Name the great sanskrit poet at the court of Chandra Gupta ll.  Ans - Kalidasa ...
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POLYNOMIALS (Class X)

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POLYNOMIALS (Class X)  Max Marks - 50 Time - 1 hr #rainbowz 
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◾The earth is made up of rocks and soil . ◾The rocks are made up of small grains which are of naturally occurring substances known as minerals. KINDS OF ROCKS: 1. Igneous Rocks ◾The word Igneous means fiery (consisting of fire). ◾ These rocks are formed by the cooling of molten rocks. Q. Define magma.  Ans - The hot liquid-rock, that lies below the earth's crust is called magma. Q. Define lava.  Ans - The magma that reaches the earth's crust and flows out is called lava. 
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Science : Food and Health (Class V)

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Q. Define diet. Ans: The food we eat daily is called our diet. Q. Define balance diet.  Ans: A balanced diet gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly. CARBOHYDRATES: ◾ It gives us energy to work and play. ◾ Cereals, potatoes, sugar, bread, etc contain carbohydrates. ◾ It is also known as energy-giving food.  FATS: ◾ It is the source of stored energy in our body.  ◾It gives us energy more than carbohydrates.  ◾Butter, ghee, oil, etc contain fats.  ◾ It is also known as energy-giving food.  PROTEINS: ◾ These are essential for growing children.  ◾Milk, egg, meat, peas and fish contain protein. ◾They are also known as body-building food.  VITAMINS & MINERALS: ◾ Vitamins kerp us fit and help us to fight diseases.  ◾Minerals help us in the growth and development of body.  ◾They both are known as protective food.  ROUGHAGE: ◾ It means fibre which is present in fruits and vegetables.  ◾It helps our body to get r...
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CHAPTER 3 : NAZISM AND THE RISE OF HITLER (CLASS IX)

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A. VERY SHORT TYPE: 1. What was genocidal war? Ans: It was a war started by Germany during the Second World War, which resulted in the mass murder of selected groups of innocent civilians of Europe. 2. What was the impact of the First World War on the political system of Germany? Answer: The abdication of the emperor gave an opportunity to parliamentary parties to recast German polity. A democratic constitution was established with a federal structure. 3. Name the members of the Axis powers. Ans: Germany, Italy and Japan. 4. Name the members of the Allies. Ans: England, France and Russia. 5. What refers to the Secret State Police of Germany? Ans: Gestapo. 6. What is hyperinflation? Mention the factor responsible for this. Ans: It is a situation when there is very high price rise. It occurred in Germany after the First World War due to too much printing of currency. 7. What was the Enabling Act which was passed by Hitler after he took control over Germany? Ans: The Enabling ...
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