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Q.1 Answer the following questions in short:
1. What is the problem with the periodization borrowed from the west ? 3
2. What did British do to preserve official documents and letters? 3
3. What is the purpose of adopting a constitution? 3
4. Explain any 3 Fundamental Rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution. 3
5. Mention any three principles of ‘Sustainable development’ 3
6. Think and write two ways through which you could have contributed in conserving
resources. Explain renewable and non-renewable resources.
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Answer:
1. This periodisation is borrowed from the West where modern period is associated with the growth and development sciences, rationalism, humanism, logic, freedom and equality. The term 'Medieval' was used to describe a society which was not democratic and liberal.
2. The British felt the need to preserve all the important official documents and letters. For this, they set up record rooms attached to all administrative institutions.The British also established specialised institutions such as archives and museums to preserve important records.
3. A chief aim of the Constitution as drafted by the Convention was to create a government with enough power to act on a national level, but without so much power that fundamental rights would be at risk.
4. The Constitution guarantees six fundamental rights to Indian citizens as follows:
(i) Right to equality.
(ii) Right to freedom.
(iii) Right against exploitation.
(iv) Right to freedom of religion.
(v) Cultural and educational rights
(vi) Right to constitutional remedies.
5. The principles of sustainable development are as follows:
- Conservation of ecosystem.
- Development of sustainable society.
- Conservation of biodiversity.
- Control of population growth.
- Development of human resources.
- Promotion of public participation.
6. There are several ways to conserve natural resources in your very own home, such as:
- Use less water.
- Turn off the lights.
- Use renewable energy.
- Recycle.
- Compost.
- Choose reusable goods.
- Manage your thermostat.
- Thrift shop.
Renewable resources can be replaced by natural processes as quickly as humans use them. Examples include sunlight and wind. Nonrenewable resources exist in fixed amounts. They can be used up. Examples include fossil fuels such as coal.