Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: In 1453, Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople, which was the center of international trade between Asia and Europe. The Turks imposed heavy taxes on goods passing through trade routes, making trade u

A: Portuguese sailor who discovered the sea route to India in 1498. He left Lisbon and reached Kappad near Calicut on the West coast of India. This route remained the main trade route between India and E

A: The Blue Water Policy was implemented by Francisco de Almeida, the Portuguese Viceroy. This policy focused on establishing supremacy over the sea rather than land. It aimed to control maritime trade r

A: Administration is derived from Latin words 'Ad' (meaning 'to') and 'Ministrare' (meaning 'serve', 'care', 'look after'). Therefore, Administration means the process of serving people, caring for peopl

A: Woodrow Wilson, former President of the United States, is called the 'Father of Public Administration' because he pioneered the systematic study of public administration, especially in America, and ma

A: According to Woodrow Wilson, 'Public administration is the detailed and systematic application of Law. Every particular application of a law is an act of administration.'

A: Social stratification is the practice of classifying people as upper class and lower class based on factors like income, education, caste, colour, gender, occupation, and intelligence. This classifica

A: Social stratification is based on: 1) Income, 2) Education, 3) Caste, 4) Colour, 5) Gender, 6) Occupation, 7) Intelligence. These factors determine whether a person is classified as belonging to the u

A: Children born in rich families have more opportunities for good nutritious food, quality education, and employment. Children born in poor families lack these opportunities. Though children are not res