1. Discuss Mahadev Govind Rarade's contribution to social reforms
2. Highlight the work done by Jyotiba Phule for the welfare of the poor and the
marginalized 3. Define Agriculture
4. Distinguish between Inundational canal and perennial canal 5. Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic minerals
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1.Mahadev Govind Ranade was a great social reformer. He advocated for inter-caste dining, inter-caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and depressed classes. He founded the Widow Marriage Association, the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha and Declan Education society.
2.Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of depressed classes and the causes of women. He opened orphanages and homes for widows. He opened the first school for 'untouchable' in 1852 in Poona.
3. keeping animals and growing crops for food; farming.
4. Inundation canal are long canals taken off from large rivers. They receive water when the river is high enough and especially when in flood. While Perennial canals are lined to dams and barrages to provide water throughout the year, and they irrigate a vast area
5.Metallic Minerals are minerals in which metal elements are present in their raw form. Non-metallic minerals do not contain any metal substances in them. When metallic minerals are melted a new product is formed. ... Non-metallic minerals do not have any shine or lustre.