The Problems of India and Their Solutions Class 10 Questions and Answers KSEEB 10th Social Science
I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers
Question 1.
The people who develop a deep passion for the place they live is called as ____________
Answer:
Terrorists
Question 2.
The formation of language based regions took place in ____________
Answer:
1956
Question 3.
In Karnataka, ____________ institution is in existence to curb corruption.
Answer:
Lokayatha
Question 4.
As per the census of 2011, the poverty in India is ____________
Answer:
21.9%
II. Discuss in groups and answer the following
Question 1.
How is communalism fatal to national unity? Explain.
Answer:
Communalism creates social differences, mutual communication suspicion and fear situation in the society. Political competitidn, social groupism and economic hatefulness is expressed in Communalism, Communalism has the capacity to endanger the integrity and unity of India. It not only distrubs the peace of the society it also destroys the public and private property. It leads to mutual accusations, and physical assaults and other undersirable effects.
Communalism puts self interest ahead of national interest. The communal forces make attempts to increase their communal forces in the country. They attempt to preach their religion and also tend to be suspicious of other reglions. This affects the unity of the nation. As a result, the country has to spend a lot of energy to maintain internal peace and order.
Question 2.
How does regionalism affect national development? Discuss.
Answer:
Regional inequality is like gender and caste inequality and has posed a big challenge to India. Some regions of the country have achieved a lot of progress while many parts have remained backward. In order to remove such inequalities, the article 371 has been amended from A to J. Through these amendments backward regions have been given special status. In spite of all these measures, the regional inequalities problem has grown to such an extent that many are demanding independent states status for themselves.
Regionalism is a major challenge to India. It creates economic disparity. The British colonization of India had created modern economic infrastructure according to its needs for the market and raw materials. This resulted, in some regions remaining backward in all spheres.
Regionalism in India has created bitter hostility between different states over sharing of river water as in the case of sharing the Cauvery river water between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Boundry disputes has risen because of the formation of linguistic states such as between Maharashtra and Karnataka over Belagaum. The construction of irrigation and power projects have created conflicts between states and in between regions within the states.
Such disputes are cause for disintegration of India and poses a threat to national unity.
Question 3.
What are your suggestions to improve the status of women?
Answer:
- Indian women should be made aware of their rights
- Education of girl child should be made free
- Women should be empowered, economically and given freedom to choose the occupation they desire.
- Women should be given greater opportunity in Politics
Question 4.
What are the measures needed for the eradication of unemployment?
Answer:
Unemployment is a growing problem in India. About 25 % of Indian population is composed of youths who can be profitably engaged in the economical development of India
The Government has to take measures to generate employment for them. Steps have to be taken to improve the skill level of the Job seekers so that they can have better access to employment.
More over, it is important for the government to encourage the young educated people to be self employed. The government should provide easy and interest free loans and subsidy to enable people to engage in self employment.
A huge and friendly market should be established to sell the goods and products generated through self employment to compete in the globalised markets.
The quality of education should be improved and upgraded periodically to match the current requirement of industries and business. Skill development, practical knowledge and training should be made compulsory in schools and colleges to empower them to seek employment.
Rural youth should be encouraged to develop agriculture based industries in rural areas so that they do not have to migrate to cities in search of employment.
Question 5.
What are the measures undertaken for the removal of , regional imbalances?
Answer:
MEASURES TAKEN TO REMOVE REGIONSAL IMBALANCES :
1. Article 371 of Indian constitution has been amended from A TO J. Article 371 deals with special provisions for backward regions and to establish special development boards for the particular backward regions to grant more funds for its development.
2. In Karnataka, in order to address regional imbalances, a committee headed by DM Nanjundappa has given special report on various measures to solve the regional imbalance in 2001.
3. Some of the most backward regions of a Karnataka have been accorded special status by adding Article 371 (J) in the Indian Constitution
Question 6.
What are the effects of terrorism?
Answer:
- Terrorism puts pressure on a government
- Terrorism creates a lot of loss for individuals as well as communities.
- Terrorism creates psychological pain and influences the cultural aspects negatively
- Terrorism creates panic and violence and fear in people
Question 7.
What are the measures taken to curb terrorism?
Answer:
The Government of India now created special elite force to tackle terrorism.
Question 8.
What is corporate strategy? Write about its present status.
Answer:
The present day corporate strategies are using globalized environment and modem technologies. The main aim of their strategies are maximising the profits of the company
Additional Questions and Answers
Question 1.
What are the reasons for the problem of unemployment in India
Answer:
The two main reasons for unemployment in India are rising population and improved technology. Apart from these two, shortage of natural resources, over dependency on agricuture, decline in cottage industries and lack of skill based education. The handicrafts and products created out of self employed in India are unable to compete with goods created by globalised economy and rendered many unemployed.
Question 2.
How is corruption a social evil in the public life of India?
Answer:
CORRUPTION: Corruption is another social evil in the public life of India. Now, the corruption has spread to all strata of the society. Corruption means offering bribe and following any other illegal means to achieve some illegal benefits. Corruption stays away from legal framework in its operation. This also can be defined as misuse of public authority for personal gains. Sweeping away all the procedures for a narrow personal gain can also be termed as Corruption. It has become contagious disease in personal life.
Corruption influences negatively on both personal as well of public sphere of life. It influences the economic, social and political life of a country negatively. It also means an immoral thing from the political angle. Corruption of personal ethics and morality happens in the personal sphere. In public sphere, bribery, nepotism, caste favouritism and international slowdown of the work appear as’ various forms of corruption. During election time, all these evil practices simply find inroads into social life.
Political corruption leads to crime. It also provides motivation of corruption in public life and nourishes the misadministration on the part of officials. Things like tax evasion, illegal hoarding, smuggling, economic offences, cheating, violation of international exchange and employment cheating all find space in corruption.
Question 3.
What measures are required for rooting out corruption in public life?
Answer:
It is impossible to root out corruption by either rejecting it at personal level or just going along with it. It can be rooted out only through strong public ethics and morality and personal commitment. Many a times, natural human tendency for selfishness, eagerness to fend of personal emergencies and personal gain lead a person to engage in corruption.
Lack of strict supervision and weak legal enforcement leads to corruption. Political will and public support is inevitable for tackling corruption. In other words ethical political leadership, good officers and politically aware and educated public can weed out corruption. Institutions like Lokapal and Lokayuktha can bring down corruption drastically. Education institutions can take a lead in this direction.
By installing CCTV cameras in government offices and increasing efficiency of government work can also bring down the intensity of the corruption. Measures like awarding harsh punishment for corrupt officials can also bring in some change. Increasing the number of courts and judges can also reign in corruption. In nutshell, coordinated efforts are needed to address this burning social problem.
Question 4.
Caste based discrimination is also a challenge to India. Explain?
Answer:
Just like Gender Discrimination, caste based discrimination is also a challenge to India. Caste system is a gift to Indian political system from the ancient societal system based on Varna. Many measures have been undertaken in the constitution itself to prevent caste based discrimination. The right for equality and freedom have been included in the section three of the Indian Constitution.
But, the caste system has continued live even after all these efforts. This cannot be solved only with the legal intervention. In order to eradicate this system, the society also needs to prepare itself to accept the change.
Question 5.
Write a short note on Terrorism in India.
Answer:
India is one the countries in the world that has been the target of terrorism for many years. Terrorism is and was there is states like Nagaland, Manipur, Kashmir, Punjab and other places. There was attack on Taj Hotel in Mumbai on November 26, 2007.
Similarly, the Parliament house had also been the target on Terrorism, Terrorists have targeted places like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Bodhagaya and other places to create panic. Our neighbouring countries like Pakistan and China are accused of supporting and aiding terrorism in our country.
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Question 1.
A situation where a person does not find work in accordance to his capacity is
A. Discrimination
B. Unemployment
C. Corruption
D. Regional In-equality
Answer:
b. Unemployment
Question 2.
According to 2011 census the poverty in India was
a. 21.9%
b. 20.9%
c. 9.20%
d. 12.9%
Answer:
a. 21.9%
Question 3.
The Jurisdictional anti corruption authority at the state level is
A. Lokpal
B. Lok Adalath
C. Janadalath
D. Lokayuktha
Answer:
d. Lokayuktha
Question 4.
The article 371 has been amended from A to J to
A. Remove unemployment in India
B. To Remove Regional inequality
C. To remove corruption
D. To remove Caste-based discrimination
Answer:
b. To remove regional inequality
Question 5.
The Government of Karnataka has reserve % of seats for women in local body elections
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 40 %
D. None of these
Answer:
a. 50 %
Question 6.
The backward regions of Karnataka have been accorded special status by adding Article
A. 371
B. 571 (A)
C. 371(E)
D. 371 (J)
Answer:
d) 371 (J)
Question 7.
STHREE SHATKI’ is
A. Women and child development programme.
B. Women reservation policy
C. Self-help group association of women
D. Dowry prohibition Act
Answer:
c. Self-help group association of women
Question 8.
The terrorists attacked Taj Hotel in Mumbai on
A. 26th, December, 2007
B. 26th, October, 2007
C. 26th July, 2007
D. 26th November, 2007
Answer:
d) 26th , November, 2007
Question 9.
The acronym CSR stands for
A. Command Security Restrictions
B. Corporate Social Responsibility
C. Citizens Social Responsibility
D. Citizens Savings Responsibility.
Answer:
b. Corporate Social Responsibility.