Social Science : 2008 : CBSE : [All India] : Set III

A patriarchal society is a male-dominated society where women are in a disadvantageous position, facing discrimination and oppression in many ways.

A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment.

The notion of Swaraj for the plantation workers in Assam means, the right to move freely in and out of the confined space and to maintain a link with their native village.

It is to provide the non-student youth ways to take part in nation building activities and also to provide opportunity for the development of their own personality and skills.

The Relief and Rehabilitation Department/Department of Disaster Management works for our safety at the State level during disasters.

Countries of the world which are classified into two groups on the basis of per capita annual income are developed countries and developing countries.

A woman or a man who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is called a Feminist.

On the basis of source of raw material used manufacturing industries can be classified into:
1. Agro-based Industries
2. Mineral based Industries

Uttar Pradesh is the largest sugarcane producing state of India.

Democratic Reforms can be carried out by carefully bringing changes in law to discourage wrong political practices. However, legal changes can be effective only if these reforms are carried out mainly by political activists, parties, movements and politically conscious citizens.