Important Terms African American : The descendants of Africa who were brought into America as slaves between the 17th century and early 19th century. Civil Rights Movement : (1954-1968) Refers to a set of events and reform movements aimed at legally abolishing racial discrimination against African-Americans. Led by Martin Luther King Junior, this movement practised … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 3 Democracy and Diversity – Notes & Study Material
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Civics Chapter 2 Federalism – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Autonomy: A region or territory to govern itself independently. Concurrent List: The Concurrent List is a list of 52 items (though the last item is numbered 47) given in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. It includes those subjects which are of common interest to both the Central and State Governments such as education, forest, marriage, … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 2 Federalism – Notes & Study Material
Civics Chapter 1 Power Sharing – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Community Government: Community government is an elected body by the people belonging to one language, one culture or any common property no matter where they live. Civil War: A war which is fought between different groups of people who live in the same country. Check and Balances: A system, in which each organ of the government checks the others, … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 1 Power Sharing – Notes & Study Material
History Chapter 3 The Making of Global World – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Allies: Before the First World War, Britain, France and Russia later joined by U.S.A. formed an alliance and fought together in the First World War. Axis Powers: Germany, Italy and Japan were known as Axis Powers during the Second World War. Bank Loan: An amount of money loaned at interest by a bank to a borrower, usually on collateral security, for a … [Read more...] about History Chapter 3 The Making of Global World – Notes & Study Material
Economics Chapter 5 Consumer Rights – Notes & Study Material
Adulteration Adulteration is the process of mixing pure and impure products in order to attain profits. It causes financial and health loss to consumers. Conditions in which markets do not work in a fair manner : (i) When producers are few and powerful. (ii) When consumers purchase in small amounts. (iii) When consumers are scattered. (iv) When large … [Read more...] about Economics Chapter 5 Consumer Rights – Notes & Study Material