Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following provide scope to develop critical thinking skills?
(a) What role did the Yamuna play in the layout of the Mughal city at Shahjanabad?
(b) What is the purpose of press conference? How does the press conference help you get information on what the government is doing?
(c) Differentiate markets with illustrative examples.
(d) It is necessary for the civil servants to be politically neutral. Explain.
(e) Availability of water is a major factor affecting the settlement pattern. Discuss.
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Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFCritical thinking is the process of actively and skillfully analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication.
Key Points
- (a) What role did the Yamuna play in the layout of the Mughal city at Shahjahanabad?: This question requires students to analyze historical and geographical factors that influenced urban planning, encouraging them to think critically about how natural resources shape human settlements.
- (b) What is the purpose of a press conference? How does the press conference help you get information on what the government is doing?: This question prompts students to evaluate the role of media in a democracy, understand the purpose of press conferences, and critically assess how information is communicated to the public.
- (d) It is necessary for civil servants to be politically neutral. Explain.: This question requires students to consider the ethical and functional aspects of civil service, encouraging them to think critically about the importance of neutrality in governance.
- (e) Availability of water is a major factor affecting the settlement pattern. Discuss.: This question asks students to explore the relationship between natural resources and human settlements, encouraging critical analysis of environmental and social factors.
Hence, we can conclude that only (a), (b), (d), and (e) provide scope to develop critical thinking skills.
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