New Stone Age The word “Neolithic” means “New Stone Age.” It is the last phase of Stone Age. It is marked by a number of new cultural traits. Like new ways to make stone tools, new ways to live, and new ways to move around. All three stages of the Read more…
Democratic Rights Rights in a Democracy All of us want to live happily, without fear and without being subjected to bad treatment. For this we expect others to behave in such a way that does not harm us or hurt us. Equally, our actions should not also harm or hurt Read more…
GUY DE MAUPASSANT: HIS LIFE AND WORKS Widely regarded as the master of the short story form, Henry René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a renowned French writer of the nineteenth century born in August 5, 1850. His father Gustave de Maupassant and his mother Laure Le Poittevin both had Read more…
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler Q. Write a one-page history of Germany: a) as a schoolchild in Nazi Germany b) as a Jewish survivor of a concentration camp c) as a political opponent of the Nazi regime. Answer. (a) As a Schoolchild in Nazi Germany: I have been conditioned Read more…
Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Q.1.What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905? Answer. The Social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905 was backward: Social Conditions: 85% of Russia’s population was agriculturist. The industry was existent, but rarely in which most of Read more…
Q. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France. Answer. The circumstances which led to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France were a combination of social, economic, political and intellectual circumstances. These are discussed below: Social: The social order consisted of many inequalities. The privileged Read more…
Nationalism in India Satyagraha Satyagraha means urge for ‘Satya’ or truth. It is not merely insistence on truth but holding on to truth through moral and non-violent ways. It is not the imposition of one’s will over others, but it is appealing to the reasoning of the opponent. It is Read more…
Nationalism in Europe is usually associated with the formation of Nation-states. However, in the Colonies like India, the growth of nationalism is intimately linked to the anti – Colonial movement. It is rightly said that nationalism in the Colonies developed partly as a result of and partly as a reaction to the policies of the Colonizers. The Colonial rule negatively affected the different sections of the people in the Colonies which developed a common feeling of oppression among them. It provided them with a good platform for the exchange of nationalist and liberal ideas.
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY NOTES AND QUESTIONS RESOURCES: – Everything available in our environment which is technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable and can satisfy our needs is known as resources. Biotic Resources:- Resources which are obtained from the biosphere and have life are known as biotic resources. These Read more…