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The story of Democracy

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  Glossary Obscurity- The state in which somebody or something is not well known or has been forgotten Monarchical - Related to a form of government that has a king as the head of the state and in whom all power is vested Aristocratic- Related to a form of government in which power is held by nobles Legislative- Related with the act of making and passing laws Republican- A form of government where the head of the state is elected Precursor- Something that comes before something similar and influences its development   EXERCISES   1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. (a) The word democracy comes from the Greek word demokratia. (b) The form of democracy prevalent in ancient Greece was known as direct  democracy. (c) A republican form of government existed in the city-states of Italy during the Renaissance. (d) The American Declaration of Independence was authored by Thomas Jefferson .. (e) New Zealand is the first countr...
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Boarding schools are better than day schools

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  Boarding schools are better than day schools   Undoubtedly, the initial separation from parents when enrolling at a boarding school, especially if it is far away from home or in a different country, can be challenging for children. However, it is noteworthy that they often adjust to being away from home relatively quickly. In fact, the boarding school environment facilitates the formation of new friendships as students spend significantly more time with their classmates than they would in a day school setting.   Becoming independent and responsible Without their parents to care for their uniforms before school, they also learn to make sure they are properly dressed and always have a clean school uniform prepared for the next day. Students also learn to take personal responsibility for themselves even when they have no supervision at all.   Developing Interpersonal skills Students in boarding don’t just have to manage their own affairs, they have to ...
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Grade-6, English, The Story of the River Ganga

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The Story of the River Ganga     Q.1 Why do people release the ashes of their loved ones who die in the river Ganga? Ans- People release the ashes of their loved ones who die in the river Ganga so that their souls attain salvation.   Q.2 Why has the Ganga become the cause of environmental concern? Ans- The Ganga become the cause of environmental concern because of increasing pollution.   Q.3 What is salvation? Ans- Salvation is the rest of the soul after death.   Q.4 What made Ganga a holy river? Ans- According to legends, the Ganga was in heaven but was brought down to the earth. This made it a holy river.   Q.5 What were the names of King Sagar’s wives? Ans- King Sagar had two wives; Kesini was his first wife and Sumati was the second wife.   Q.6 Who was Anshuman? Ans- Anshuman was the kind and brave grandson of King Sagar and Kesini. He was the son of Asamanjas.   Q.7 What is aswamedha yagya? Ans- Asw...
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Understanding Diversity for Grade-6

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  Understanding Diversity     EXERCISES   1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.    (a)Diversity is the state of being different from one another.   (b) We all look different from one another.    (c) There are five main physical divisions in India.   (d) The constitution declares India to be a secular nation.   (e) India is referred to as a land of unity in diversity.   2. Choose the correct answer.   (a) Diversity is important because    (i) it makes life boring. (iii) it teaches us to be selfish. (ii) it enriches our lives .  (iv) it makes our life dull.   (b) Which of the following statements is not an example of diversity?   (i) We all wear uniforms in school (ii) We celebrate many festivals in our country. (iii) We speak different languages at home.  (iv) The food and dress of the people of India vary from place to pla...
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