How do rivers become a source of conflict between states?
Rivers can also become a source of conflict between states. A river may begin in one state, Flow through another and end in a third. The sharing of river water between different states that the river goes through is becoming an issue of conflict. We can cite an example of Cauveiy water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The water stored In Krishnasagar dam in Karnataka is used for irrigating a number of districts and for meeting the needs of the city of Bangalore. The water stored in Methur dam in Tamil Nadu is used for crops grown in the delta region of that state.
A conflict arises because both dams Eire on the same river. The downstream dam in Tamil Nadu can only be filled up if water is released from the upstream one located in Karnataka. Therefore, both states can't get as much water as they need for people in their states. This leads to conflict. Now, it is the job of central government to step in and see that a fair distribution is worked out for both states.
Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas of a democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal
One of the ways of participating is to take interest in the working of the government and to criticise it when required. Explain with an example.
Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to many disputes or conflicts?
State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
(i) Non-whites could vote in South Africa before 1994.
(ii) It was the effort of Nelson Mandela that made South Africa a democratic country.
(iii) Conflicts and differences are resolved by the laws laid by our Constitution, (in) Apartheid system in South Africa was abolished in the year 1990.
(iv) In our society boys and girls are valued equally.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence:
(i) In South Africa, there live black people, …………….. and Indians.
(ii) Blacks and coloured people were not considered to be ……………….. to whites.
(iii) The African National Congress led the struggle against …………………..
(iv) Through ………. in elections people elect leaders to represent them.
(v) Religious processions and celebrations can sometimes lead to ……………………..