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It turns out that there is no special reason for making block and small letters.
Capital letters were the earliest form of writing in ancient alphabets, date back to the 3rd. century BC in Greece.
The different shapes of the lowercase letters developed gradually through transformations of the capital letters by the elimination of a part of the letter (see ‘b’-beta in Greek- from B) or by lengthening a part of it ( see ‘d’ –delta in Greek- from D).
Small letters were used to write faster on papyrus and parchment.
Now capital letters serve several purposes in English. One of the main purposes is that they help us see when a new sentence starts. They also help us see when a word is a name, instead of just an ordinary noun. They can also often help us see when a string of words is the title of a movie or book, and not just a regular sentence.
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INDIA is the largest DEMOCRACY in the WORLD.
Ruled by various kings and emperors and colonized by the Europeans for centuries, India became a democratic nation post its independence in the year 1947. Thereafter, the citizens of India were given the right to vote and elect their leaders. The second most populous country and the seventh largest country by area, India is the largest democracy in the world. Indian democratic government was formed after the nation attained independence in 1947. The parliamentary and state assembly elections are held every 5 years to elect the Central and state governments.
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Vikramashila was established by the Pala emperor Dharmapala (783 to 820) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atiśa, the renowned pandita, is sometimes listed as a notable abbot. It was allegedly destroyed by the forces of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji around 1193.
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In mathematical computation, commutative property or commutative law explains that order of terms doesn’t matters while performing an operation. This property is applicable only for addition and multiplication process, such that a + b = b + a and a × b = b × a. But it is not applicable to subtraction and division method, because, a – b ≠ b – a and a/b ≠ b/a.
Suppose two numbers A and B on addition gives a sum C, then if we interchange the position of A and B, the result will be C only, such as; A + B = B + A = C. For example, 4 + 3 = 7 = 3 + 4; here, whether 3 come before or after the plus sign, the sum of 4 and 3 will always be 7, i.e. irrespective of their order.
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The work opportunities available for men and women are not equal. Because of the demands of the family and society, a woman has to make many sacrifices. Moreover, many job opportunities are considered to be more relevant for men than women.
<hr />Fewer opportunities and rigid expectations
If we are asked to have an image of a nurse, a scientist and a teacher in our mind; the result is a female for nurse and teacher; and a male as a scientist. This is because this is what we commonly see. Moreover, every job requires certain characteristics in a person. A nurse is supposed to be very patient and soft; hence we always expect a nurse to be a female. On the other hand a scientist is supposed to be extraordinarily intelligent; a trait often associated with males in the society. Presuming some roles for men and some for women is also because of the roles played by girls and women in the family and society. Since people believe in stereotypes, many girls do not get the same encouragement and support from the family for taking up studies in engineering and medical fields. In fact girls are expected to get married once they finish school.
We live in a society where children are pressurized by the people around them. The pressure could be from
- Adults of the family
- Other children of the same age group
An example of pressure specific to gender is the disapproval regarding boys crying in front of others. Boys are forced by the elders in the family to take up full time mainstream jobs thus discouraging them from pursuing their passion in the field of art, music, etc.
<hr />Learning for change
Going to school is an important part of our lives. When we see more and more children joining school, it seems to be very natural to go to school. But in the earlier days, the skill of reading and writing were known only to a few. There were also lots of superstitions attached to educating women. For example two centuries ago it was believed that educated women would bring ill luck to their husbands and hence they would become widows!
Children used to learn the skills and activities in which their family was engaged. There was extreme gender bias in the earlier days. In communities, where the male child was taught to read and write, girls were not allowed to learn the alphabet. Even in families where skills like pottery, weaving, craft, etc. were taught, the contribution of the females was only supportive and not main. For example regarding pottery, women collected mud and prepared the earth for pots. But they did not operate the wheel. Hence they were not seen as potters.
Many new ideas about education and learning emerged in the nineteenth century. Schools became more common. Many communities that were earlier not sending their children to school started sending them to school for formal education. There was lot of resistance regarding educating women. With a lot of effort of many women and men, schools were opened for girls. Females struggled to read and write.
<hr />Breaking Stereotypes
- Lakshmi Lakra: 27 – year old Lakshmi Lakra from a poor family in a tribal village in Jharkhand is the first woman engine driver for Northern Railways.
- Ramabai (1858-922): She championed the cause of women’s education. She was given the title ‘Pandita’. This was because she could read and write Sanskrit. She never went to school. She learnt to read and write from her parents. She set up a Mission (which is still active today) near Pune in 1898 where poor women and widows were encouraged to become literate and independent.
- Rashsundari Devi (1800-1890): Her autobiography in Bangla titled Amar Jiban is the first known autobiography written by an Indian woman. She used to secretly take out pages from the books of her son and husband. She learnt by matching the letters/words with the ones she remembered/heard during the course of her days. Through her own writing, she could express and let the world know about women’s lives in those days.
- Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain: She knew how to read and write Urdu but was not allowed to learn Bangla and English. She learnt these with the help of her brother and sister. She became a writer and wrote a remarkable story titled Sultana’s Dream in 1905. In 1910, she also started a school for girls in Kolkata, which is still functioning today.
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The branch of physics dealing with the properties and behaviour of light is called optics. Light is a form of energy which helps us to see the objects.
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength which can be detected by the human eye. It is a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum and radiation given off by stars like the sun.
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Mansabdars
Mansabdars had a military background and were the heads of small areas called mansabs. They were officials who had the duty to maintain army units according to their capability. They fulfilled the military needs of the Mughal empire and were given revenue from their mansab in return. The mansabdari system was basically a decentralization of the army. The mansabdars were answerable to the emperor.
Jagirdars
The jagirdari system involved the division of the empire into a number of jagirs. The jagirdar was responsible for the maintenance of the financial system of the area. He collected the revenue from the area and handed it over to the central empire.
The difference between them is that the former was responsible for the military management and the latter managed the revenue collection.
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On being arrested for his 'quit India programme, Gandhiji was detained in Ahmedabad Prison.
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The Mongol Empire of the 13th and 14th centuries was the largest contiguous land empire in history. Originating in Mongolia in East Asia, the Mongol Empire eventually stretched from Eastern Europe and parts of Central Europe to the Sea of Japan, extending northward into parts of the Arctic; eastward and southward into the Indian subcontinent, Mainland Southeast Asia and the Iranian Plateau; and westward as far as the Levant and the Carpathian Mountains.
The Mongol Empire emerged from the unification of several nomadic tribes in the Mongol homeland under the leadership of Genghis Khan (c. 1162–1227), whom a council proclaimed as the ruler of all Mongols in 1206. The empire grew rapidly under his rule and that of his descendants, who sent out invading armies in every direction. The vast transcontinental empire connected the East with the West, the Pacific to the Mediterranean, in an enforced Pax Mongolica, allowing the dissemination and exchange of trade, technologies, commodities and ideologies across Eurasia.
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- Equality means every citizens are equal before law.
- Every body have equal opportunity ,no one is discriminated on the basis of caste,creed,***,religion, region, etc.
- The government has also made law for equality. Right to equality is our fundamental right. If it is violated we have right to go to Supreme Court.
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Democracy is a form of government that allows people to choose their own representatives. People have the freedom to express their opinion and organise protests.
Features :-
(i) Only leaders elected by people rule the country.
(ii) People have the freedom to express their views.
(iii) Certain political freedom is enjoyed by the people.
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A Legislative Assembly is a place where all the MLAs, from the ruling party as well as the opposition, meet to discuss various things.
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The Persian wheel is a mechanical water lifting device operated usually by draught animals like bullocks, buffaloes or camels. It is used to lift water from water sources typically open wells. In Sanskrit the word Araghatta has been used in the ancient texts to describe the Persian Wheel. The ‘ara-ghatta’ comes from the combination of the words ‘ara’ meaning spoke and ‘ghatta’ meaning pot. The Persian wheel has been, and still is, widely used particularly in the north of the Indian sub-continent, while the noria was widely used in China, S.E. Asia and to some extent in the Middle East and being normally water powered.
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Differences between Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
| Ancient History | Medieval History |
Modern History |
| 6000 BC – 650 AD | 500 AD – 1500 AD | 500 AD-Present Day |
| This era of human history saw widespread use of bronze and iron tools leading to the formation of composite human societies that eventually evolved to large empires | There were many advances in science and other technological advances such as the invention of gunpowder and increased trade between Asia and Europe | The technological advances would usher in a new era of enlightenment with new systems of government overcoming the old systems |
| The term “classical antiquity” is often confused with Ancient History when in fact it is used to describe the time period in Western History when Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations prospered | In Europe, Medieval History is also referred to as the “Dark Ages” as many records were lost due to the chaos following the fall of the western half of the Roman Empire | Contemporary history is either a subset of the late modern period, or it is one of the three major subsets of modern history, alongside the early modern period and the late modern period. The term contemporary history has been in use at least since the early 19th century. |
| It is estimated that the world population stood at around 72 million at around 1000 BC. By 500 AD it stood around by 209 Million | The world population rose from 210 million in 500 AD to 461 million in 1500 AD | The world population rose from 460 million in 1500 AD to 7 billion as of 2020 AD |
| Significant events of this era include the rise of the Greek Kingdoms, rise and fall of the Indus Valley Civilization and establishment of international trade networks. | Although the Dark Ages have said to begin with the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in 476 AD, the invasion of Italy by its Eastern half (known as the Byzantine Empire) in 534 AD is said to be the true beginning of a period marked by anarchy and disorder | The Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries heralded the beginning of the modern period as we know it today. This period was marked by a remarkable advancement in learning, medicine, technology and exploration. |
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1) Business persons are able to make a huge profits in the market as they buy the products from the producer at low prices and sell. them at very high prices .as a result the producer such as the farmer suffers a loss. As we know that the traders are the rich and the powerful in the market also the business persons employee people at the lowest rates possible to make profits.
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The pressure exerted by air on all bodies at all times in all directions is called air pressure. When air moves at high speeds, it creates a low pressure area. The air inside a balloon exerts pressure in all directions, and makes it blow up.
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|
ural Settlement |
Urban Settlement |
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Settlements in villages are known as rural settlements. These settlement are usually located in the outskirts and away from the city. |
Settlements in cities are known as urban settlements. They have the features of a built environment. |
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In these settlements, people build houses which suit the environment. For example, in Kerala where the rainfall is heavy, people build houses with slanting roofs. Similarly the places where water accumulates, houses are constructed on stilts, i.e., on raised a platform. |
In these settlements, many closely spaced high rises buildings are built generally due to lack of enough space. |
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People are generally engaged in primary activities such as cultivation and fishing. |
People are genrally engaged in secondary and tertiary sectors. |
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Settlements are scattered |
Settlements are compact. |
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Gaurav Seth 5 years, 2 months ago
Dry point sites:
A dry point site is one that is slightly raised from the surrounding area, meaning that it is less likely to flood.
Wet point sites:
This refers to any site that has access to water, usually through being beside a river. Towns would either grow up along the river or clustered near the point at which the river enters the sea.
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