Gujarat Board Class 10 Social Science — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Culture is a way of life. It is the sum of habits, values, customs, traditions, and conduct of lifestyle of humans. Culture includes changes that occur in public life, social rules and regulations of

A: Indian heritage is divided into two main divisions: (1) Natural Heritage of India - includes mountains, forests, deserts, rivers, vegetation, wildlife, and landscapes, (2) Cultural Heritage of India -

A: The major rivers are: Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Indus, Narmada, Godavari, Krishna, and Ravi. These rivers have profoundly influenced Indian people and culture, providing water for drinking, irrigation

A: Cultural heritage is whatever man obtains or creates with his intellect and skill. It includes traditions, customs, rituals, lifestyle, education, farming, trade, rules for daily life, festivals, ente

A: June 21st is celebrated as 'World Yoga Day' throughout the world. Yoga education is now considered as part of India's cultural heritage and has been accepted globally, making this day significant for

A: Clay work has been closely associated with human life from cradle to grave. Before metal invention, clay items were used abundantly - toys, pots, pitchers, earthen lamps, stoves, storage containers fo

A: The art of shaping figures or designs with facial expressions in round or in relief, professionally performed by a sculptor with the help of chisel and hammer. It means to carve feelings on stone, woo

A: Architecture means the art of construction. The Sanskrit word 'Vastu' is used for architecture. It includes the art of constructing buildings, houses, towns, wells, forts, minarets, temples, mosques a

A: Ancient Indian towns were divided into three sections: (1) Fort of rulers (Citadel) on the upper part, (2) Houses of administrative officers on the upper part of town, (3) Residences of common people