Exercise Question Answers for Chapter 2 Reshaping India’s Political Map for Class VIII in subject social Science ********************************* Questions and activities: 1. Compare the political strategies of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. What similarities and differences existed between them? Answer: Similarities: Both aimed to control a large part of India. Both used strong armies and weapons to conquer. Taxes from people and trade were their main income. Built forts, palaces, and mosques/temples. Faced resistance from local rulers. Differences: Delhi Sultans mostly ruled through force and raids. Mughal rulers, especially Akbar, used alliances, marriages, and tolerance. Mughals built a better administration (mansabdari system). Delhi Sultans shifted capitals and had frequent violent successions. Mughals stayed in power longer because of better planning. 2. Why did kingdoms like the Vijayanagara Empire and the Ahom Kin...
Chapter 3-ELECTORAL POLITICS - CLASS-9 SUBJECT-Social Science ******************************************************** 1. What are elections? Elections are a way by which people choose their representatives. Voters cast their vote to form the government. 2. What is a constituency? A constituency is a fixed area where people elect one representative. Each constituency elects one MP or MLA. 3. What are the reserved constituencies? Some constituencies are kept for candidates from SC or ST communities. Only SC or ST candidates can contest from these areas to ensure fair representation. 4. Who is the head of the Election Commission? The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is the head. They are appointed by the President of India. 5. What are the main functions of the Election Commission of India? Prepares and updates voters’ list. Conducts elections and declares results. Monitors election campaigns and enforces rules. O...