Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Which of the following best describes the classification of "coloured" people under the Apartheid regime in South Africa?
Which of the following best describes the policy of 'Apartheid' as practiced in earlier South Africa?
Under the Apartheid laws in South Africa, which of the following restrictions were imposed on non-white populations? 1. Prohibition from living in white-designated areas. 2. Denial of voting rights. 3. Restriction from using the same trains and buses as white people. 4. Complete ban on speaking local African languages in private homes.
Consider the following statements regarding the 1976 Soweto uprising: 1. It was led primarily by mine workers demanding better wages. 2. The protesters were opposing the imposition of the Afrikaans language in schools. 3. Hector Pieterson was the government official who negotiated the peace treaty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Afrikaans | 1. The group that led the struggle against apartheid B. Zulu | 2. A black township in South Africa C. ANC | 3. The language spoken by the white population D. Soweto | 4. The language non-white students wanted to learn
In the context of the South African struggle for democracy, the year 1994 is significant because:
With reference to land allocation under Apartheid, consider the following statements: 1. The land allocation policy was designed to segregate the population based on race. 2. The most fertile land was reserved exclusively for the non-white population. 3. Non-whites were forced to inhabit the worst available land. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In a democracy, which of the following mechanisms primarily ensures that the government's power is not absolute?
Consider the following statements regarding the election process in India: 1. Governments in India are elected for a fixed period of ten years. 2. The power of the government is limited by regular elections. 3. Elections are the moment when people can sense their power in a democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary role of elected representatives in a representative democracy?
Apart from voting, which of the following are mentioned as methods for people to participate in the process of government? 1. Dharnas 2. Rallies 3. Signature campaigns 4. Strikes
Assertion (A): In a representative democracy, the government is compelled to respond to the needs and views of the people. Reason (R): Political accountability is enforced through regular elections and constitutional mechanisms that make the government answerable to the citizens.
Which of the following is the most direct consequence of active citizen participation and continuous public oversight of governance?
Which of the following is generally NOT considered a standard method of democratic protest in the context of ordinary political expression?
In a democratic society, the government's responsibility regarding social conflicts is to:
Consider the following statements about the Indian Constitution: 1. It lays down the basic rules that have to be followed by everyone. 2. Its laws apply to the citizens but are not binding on the government. 3. It serves as the basis for resolving conflicts and differences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The water stored in the Krishna Raja Sagara dam is used for which of the following purposes? 1. It provides water for irrigating a number of districts in Karnataka. 2. It meets the water needs of the city of Bengaluru. 3. It generates hydroelectric power primarily for the state of Kerala.
What is the primary utility of the water stored in the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu?
In political theory, the assertion that “equality and justice are inseparable” suggests that:
Which Indian leader is historically associated with the assertion that the practice of untouchability is incompatible with justice?
Consider the following statements about the African National Congress (ANC): 1. It was the group that led the struggle against the system of apartheid. 2. It became the ruling party after South Africa became a democracy. 3. It supported the segregation of races. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term "Apartheid", associated with South African history, literally translates to:
Which of the following facilities were segregated under Apartheid laws? 1. Bus stops 2. Hospitals 3. Trains 4. Ambulances
The Mettur Dam primarily provides irrigation water to which region of Tamil Nadu?
Equality and justice are the foundational principles of which form of government?
The Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam, built across the Cauvery River, is located in which of the following States?
Mettur Dam, one of the major multipurpose river valley projects of South India, is located in:
According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s understanding of social democracy, social justice can be realised only when: