New Terms Parliament: The Parliament of India constitutes the President, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. Also known as Sansad, our Parliament is the highest law making body in the nation. Rajya Sabha : It is also known as the Council of States and has a maximum strength of 250 members. The Vice President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha: … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 3 Why do we need a Parliament – Notes & Study Material
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Civics Chapter 2 Understanding Secularism – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Secularism: It means equal respect for all the religions. The state does not profess any religion and it treats all the religions alike. India is a secular state. Coercion: Forcing someone to do something. In context of this chapter, it refers to the force exercised by a legal authority such as the state. Intervene: In this chapter, the term … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 2 Understanding Secularism – Notes & Study Material
Civics Chapter 1 The Indian Constitution – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Constitution: Constitution is usually a written document, containing the rules of governing a sovereign nation state. Consensus: Agreement of all individuals on some issue. Democracy: A form of government in which people largely hold the power of governance. The representatives of people constitute the government and undertake the constitutional … [Read more...] about Civics Chapter 1 The Indian Constitution – Notes & Study Material
Geography Chapter 6 Human Resources – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Population: This refers to the total number of people living in a respective region. Pattern of population distribution: This refers to the way in which people are spread across the surface of the earth. Migration : This refers to the movement of people from one region to another. Birth rate: This refers to the number of live births per 1000 … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 6 Human Resources – Notes & Study Material
Geography Chapter 5 Industries – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Agro-based industries: These industries use plant and animal products as raw material. Cooperative sector industries: These industries are owned and run by producers or suppliers of raw material. Forest-based industries: These industries use forest products as raw material. Joint sector industries: These industries are owned and run by both, the … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 5 Industries – Notes & Study Material
Geography Chapter 4 Agriculture – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Primary Activities: Primary activities are those activities which involve direct extraction and production of natural resources. Secondary Activities: Secondary activities are concerned with the processing of natural resources. Tertiary Activities: These are the economic activities that provide services to the consumers by providing support to primary … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 4 Agriculture – Notes & Study Material
Geography Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Rock : A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals, without a definite composition of constituent minerals. Ore : An ore is a rock from which minerals are mined. Ferrous minerals : Ferrous minerals are those which contain iron as a constituent. Non-ferrous minerals : Non-ferrous minerals are those which do not contain iron as a … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources – Notes & Study Material
Geography Chapter 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and wildlife Resources – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Afforestation : The action of planting trees. Biosphere : Natural vegetation and wildlife exists in the narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Biosphere Reserves : Series of protected areas linked by a global network, which demonstrate the relationship between conservation and development. CPR : CPR means … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and wildlife Resources – Notes & Study Material
Geography Chapter 1 Resources – Notes & Study Material
Important Notes Human Resource Development : This refers to making improvement in human skills so that they can become more useful and productive and thus, become a better resource. Patent : An exclusive right over an idea, product or invention. Resources : Anything that can be used to satisfy our need is a resource. Resource Conservation : This refers to the … [Read more...] about Geography Chapter 1 Resources – Notes & Study Material
History Chapter 10 India After Independence – Notes & Study Material
Important Terms Constitution : It is a set of principles that a state (nation) follows to administer itself. It contains the rights and duties of the citizens and also underlines the working of different parts of the government, i.e ., Executive Legislature and Judiciary. Concurrent List : It refers to the list, which contains the subjects of governance on which both … [Read more...] about History Chapter 10 India After Independence – Notes & Study Material