Come To Learn – Social Science Resources for Classes 6 to 10

  Class 9 History Chapter 9: The Price Puzzle: What Drives the Market – Questions and Answers The Big Questions: 1. What are the factors that influence the demand for and supply of goods and services in a market?  Demand depends on the price of the good, consumers' income, tastes and preferences, and the prices of related goods. Supply depends on the price of the good, cost of production, technology, and availability of resources. An increase in demand generally raises the quantity demanded, while an increase in supply raises the quantity supplied. Changes in consumer preferences, seasons, and government policies also affect demand and supply. Thus, many economic factors together influence the demand and supply of goods and services in a market. 2. How are prices of goods and services determined through demand and supply interactions?  Prices are determined by the interaction of demand and supply in the market. When demand is greater than supply, prices tend to incre...

  Class 9 History Chapter 7: Elections – Questions and Answers The Big Questions: 1. Why are elections essential to a democratic system? Answer:  Elections allow citizens to choose their representatives and participate in governing the country. They ensure that the government is formed by the will of the people and remains accountable to them. Elections provide an opportunity to replace non-performing governments through peaceful and constitutional means. They give every eligible citizen an equal voice , following the principle of Universal Adult Franchise . Therefore, elections are called the soul of democracy because they strengthen public participation and democratic governance. 2. How do electoral systems and rules shape political representation and fairness?  Answer: Electoral rules ensure that every eligible citizen has the right to vote without discrimination. Delimitation of constituencies and updated electoral rolls provide equal representation to the peopl...