10th Class

             Nationalism in India                 IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS  
  • Nationalism. Patriotism; a feeling of collective belonging to one's nation; sharing common feelings of identity.
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  • Nation-states. A state having common territory and inhabited by people sharing common language, race, culture, etc.
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  • Influenza epidemic. Extensive spread of influenza — an acute virus disease usually with fever, cold and body rashes.
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  • Forced recruitment. In colonies people were often compelled to join the army and fight war on behalf of the colonial rulers.
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  • Satyagraha. A method of agitation and protest, based on truth and non-violence. This was first introduced by Gandhiji more...

  •   Nationalism in India           CHAPTER COVERAGE  
    • Emergence of Nationalism in India
    • Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movements
    • Implementation of the Ideas of Satyagraha
    • Rural, Urban and Plantation Reactions
    • Events Leading to Civil Disobedience Movement
    • Salt March and beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement
    • Varied Participation
    • Gandhi-Irwin Pact
    • Cultural Processes through which Nationalism Captured the Imagination of the People
     

    ` The Making of a Global World   CONTENT OUTLINE   In the context of modern and contemporary world, globalisation means the integration of economy of a country with the economies of other countries under condition of free movement or flow of goods, services, capital, labour and technology. The desire for global interconnectedness however existed even in the past and evolved to modern economy through various stages due to various factors and.
    (i) Establishment of silk routes by China connecting China with the west. Other routes followed enabling explorers, traders, missionaries to travel which led to interaction among countries.
    (ii) Discovery of sea routes to India and the Americas by more...
      The Making of a Global World   IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS  
  • Global (Worldwide). Involving all countries of the globe.
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  • Globalisation. Integrating economy of a country with the economies of other countries under condition of free flow of trade, capital and labour.
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  • Cowries. A Hindi word meaning sea shells. These are used in ancient world as a form of currency.
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  • Silk Route. Route taken by traders to carry silk cargos from China to the west.
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  • Spaghetti. A type of noodle popular in Italy.
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  • El Dorado. Imaginary land of great wealth. Fabled land of gold.
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  • Plantation. Estate for cultivation of cash crops like tea, coffee, cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, etc.
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  • Corn Laws. British laws which imposed restrictions on the import of more...

  •   The Making of a Global World     CHAPTER COVERAGE  
    • Globalisation and its Importance
    • Globalisation in Pre-modern World
    • Discovery of New Rountes, Trade and Conquest
    • World in 19th Century
    • Complex Interaction of Political, Social, Cultural and Technological Factors
    • Emergence of a New World Economy
    • Role of Technology
    • Emergence of Colonialism
    • Change in the Pattern of Economy
    • Indentured Labour Migration from India
    • Indian Trade and Global System

      The Age of Industrialisation   IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS  
  • Innovation. Newly produced or introduced; a novelty.
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  • Guild. An association of craftsmen or merchants following same craft to protect the members interest and supervise the standard of the work.
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  • Stapler. A person who staples or sorts wool according to its fibre.
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  • Fuller. A person who fulls- gathers cloth by pleating.
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  • Carding. A process of preparing fibres such as cotton or wool, prior to spinning.
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  • Efficacy. Effectiveness; power to produce a certain effect.
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  • Mill. Building fitted with machinery for manufacturing processes/factory.
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  • Tanning. Convert raw hide into leather by soaking in liquid containing tannic acid.
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  • Food processing. Technique of chopping and mixing food for making jam, juices, etc.
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  • Victorian Britain. Britain during more...

  •   The Age of Industrialisation     CHAPTER COVERAGE  
    • Age of Industrialisation
    • The Story of Industrialisation as the History of Development and Technological Progress in England and in India
    • Life in Proto industrial Period
    • Emergence of Factory Production
    • Life of Workers in England
    • Industrialisation under Colonial Rule in India
    • Nature of Indian Trade Textile Industry
    • Coming of the European Traders
    • Company Rule-its Impact on Indian Weavers
    • Early Entrepreneurs of India
    • Their Contribution
    • Main Features of Indian Industries
    • Change after the World War I
    • Importance of Small Scale Industries
    • Role of Advertisement in Industries

      Work, Life and Leisure: Cities in Contemporary World   IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS  
  • Metropolis. Chief city of a region or the country with large population.
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  • Urbanisation. The  process  of development of towns and cities.
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  • Brahma. The God of creation in Hindu mythology.
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  • Museum. Building used for exhibition and storage of objects of the past or related heritage or any interesting unique objects.
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  • Tenement. Dwelling place, e.g., a set of rooms separated from each, usually in the poorer section of a larger city.
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  • Philanthropist. A person who is concerned about the welfare of the mankind.
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  • Suburb. Outlying area of the city, region adjacent to the city.
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  • Green belt. Area of open land with plants and trees for preservation around the more...

  •   Work, Life and Leisure: Cities in Contemporary World     CHAPTER COVERAGE  
    • History of Urbanisation in the Modem World
    • Process of Urbanisation-Characteristics of Modem Cities
    • Industrialisation and its Impact on the Form of Urbanisation
    • Evolution of the City of London
    • Life of Women, Children and the Urban Poor
    • Problem of Housing in Big Cities
    • Health and Sanitation
    • Transport
    • Social Change in the City
    • Role of Family in Big Cities
    • Leisure, Entertainment and Politics
    • Colonial India and its Cities
    • Life of the People in Bombay and Calcutta
    • Pattern of Work
    • Housing and Development
    • Cities in Relation to Environment
    • Development of the City of Bombay

      Print Culture and the Modern World   IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS  
  • Calligraphy: Decorative writing; Art of writing beautifully using fine pen, ink, etc.
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  • Autobiography: Story of one's own life written by the author himself or herself.
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  • Anthology: Collection of passages from literature, especially poetry and song.
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  • Mechanical Press: A press for printing which is operated by machines.
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  • Scribes: Ancient and medieval copyist of manuscripts.
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  • Manuscript: Book or document written by hand; author's original copy-handwritten or typed, not printed.
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  • Vellum: Fine parchment originally from skin of calf or other animal. Manuscript written on this.
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  • Parchment: Skin of animals like goat or sheep specially prepared for writing, painting, etc.
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  • Foliage: Leaves, Leafage.
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  • Compositors: One who sets up type for printing. The more...


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