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Very Short Question Answers: Grassroots Democracy – Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas Q1. What are Panchayati Raj institutions?Ans: Panchayati Raj institutions are local self-government […]

Very Short Question Answers: Grassroots Democracy – Part 1: Governance Q1. What is governance and why is it essential in society?Ans: Governance involves making decisions and […]

Very Short Question Answers: Family and Community Q1. What are the different types of families commonly found in Indian society?Ans: Joint families and nuclear families are the […]

Very Short Question Answers: Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ Q1. What is the significance of the “People of India” project conducted by the […]

Very Short Question Answers: India’s Cultural Roots Q1. What are the Vedas?Ans: The most ancient texts of India, comprising hymns and prayers recited orally. Q2. How […]

Very Short Question Answers: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Q1. What are the minimum characteristics of a civilization?Ans: Government, urbanism, crafts, trade, writing, cultural ideas, productive […]

Very Short Question Answers: India, That Is Bharat Very Short Answer Questions Q1: What does ‘Sapta Sindhava’ mean?Ans: It means ‘land of the seven rivers.’ Q2: Which ancient text […]

Very Short Question Answers: Timeline and Sources of History Very Short Answer Questions Q1: Who studies the physical features of the Earth?Ans: Geologists. Q2: What do palaeontologists study?Ans: Fossils of […]