CBSE Class 10 Social Science — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: According to Ernst Renan, nationalism is 'a large-scale solidarity' based on common glories in the past, a common will in the present, and the desire to perform great deeds together. He emphasized tha

A: The French Revolution (1789) was the first clear expression of nationalism. It transferred sovereignty from the monarchy to French citizens, introduced measures like the tricolour flag, National Assem

A: A government or system of rule that has no restraints on the power exercised. In history, it refers to a form of monarchical government that was centralized, militarized and repressive. Example: The F

A: Everything available in our environment which can be used to satisfy our needs, provided it is technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable can be termed as 'Resource'.

A: Resources are classified as: 1) Biotic Resources - derived from living organisms (forests, animals, fisheries, livestock, human beings). 2) Abiotic Resources - derived from non-living things (rocks, m

A: Sustainable development means 'development should take place without damaging the environment, and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of future generations.' It is importa

A: Different people have different developmental goals because their life situations are different. A landless rural laborer wants more work and better wages, while a prosperous farmer wants higher crop

A: Per capita income is the average income of a country, calculated by dividing the total income of the country by its total population. It is used to compare the economic development of different countr

A: This shows that developmental goals are not only about income or material wealth. Even people from rich families have goals related to equality, freedom, and respect. Development includes both materia