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Identity refers to the capacity for self-reflection and awareness in what scientific study?
cognitive psychology
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Who was one of the earliest psychologists to take an explicit interest in identity?
Erik Erikson
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What distinction is sometimes referred to as the self?
ego identity
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The personal idiosyncrasies that separate individuals are called what?
the personal identity
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What are the 3 names for the collection of a person's social roles?
the social identity or the cultural identity
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In what tradition is Erikson's work to track identity formation throughout a lifetime?
the psychodynamic tradition
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Whose definition of identity closely follows Erikson's?
Laing's
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One person's perception of another's perception is an example of what concept?
metaperspective of self
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The person, aspects of self, and personal characteristics displayed to others are components of what?
self/identity
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Who formulated the classifications of strategic manipulator, pastiche personality and the relational self?
Kenneth Gergen
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In what classification is a person who regards all experiences are role play and becomes alienated from his or her social self?
The strategic manipulator
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In what classification is a person who gives up the chance for a true self and adopts social perceptions of him or herself?
The pastiche personality
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In what classification is a person who gives up their exclusive sense of self and defines him or herself only in terms of social engagement?
the relational self
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The strategic manipulator, pastiche personality, and relational self are linked to the rise of what culture?
postmodern culture
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What concept helps map and define people's experiences of self in society?
the concept of boundaries
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What is a volatile, flexible, and abstract thing?
identity
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Language, dress, behavior, and choice of space are affected by recognition by what group?
other social beings
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What do markers help create?
boundaries
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Markers can be used to exert what on other people?
influence
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What is the third fastest growing economy in India?
Himachal Pradesh
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What is Himachal Pradesh ranked in the highest per capita of Indian States?
fourth
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What enables Himachal to sell hydroelectricity to other states?
Abundance of perennial rivers
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What three things is the economy of the state dependent on?
hydroelectric power, tourism, and agriculture
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What other Indian states does it sell hydroelectricity to?
Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan
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When did the Chief Commissioners Province of HP come into being?
15 April 1948
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When was the State of Himchal Pradesh Act passed?
18 December 1970
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When did Himachal emerge as the 18th state of the Indian Union?
25 January 1971
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When did Himachal Pradesh become a union territory?
1 November 1956
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Why did the Chief Commissioners Province of HP come into being?
as a result of integration of 28 petty princely states
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When did Congress secure an absolute majority?
In the assembly elections held in November 2012
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How many seats did Congress win?
36 of the 68 seats
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Who was sworn in as HImachal Pradesh's Chief Minister for a record sixth term?
Virbhadra Singh
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Who administered the oath of office and secrecy?
Governor Urmila Singh
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Where was the oath of office and secrecy taken?
historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla
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Himachal is extremely rich in?
hydro electric resources
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Who is the first state in India to have every family have a bank account?
Himachal
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How much hydroelectric power can be generated?
20,300MW
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What has rapidly spread due to economic increase?
Luxury hotels, food and franchisees of recognised brands e.g. Mc Donalds, KFC and Pizza hut
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What is current GDP estimated at?
₹ 254 billion
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What is the state well known for?
handicrafts
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The majority of all households in Himachal own a what?
pit-loom
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What is considered pure and used as a ritual cloth?
Wool
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What is Kullu famous for?
shawls with striking patterns and vibrant colours
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What are Kangra and Dharamshala famous for?
Kangra miniature paintings
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What tribes inhibited the area that now constitutes Himachal Pradesh?
Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars, and Kirats
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What time periods did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?
between 2250 and 1750 BCE
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Who conquered Kangara?
Mahmud Ghaznavi
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When did Mahmud Ghanznavi conquer Kangara?
10th century
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Who marched through the lower states and captured and forts and fought many battles?
Timur and Sikander Lodi
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What does Himachal have a rich heritage of?
handicrafts
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What handcrafts do they include?
woolen and pashmina shawls
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Has the demand increased or decreased for handcrafts?
increased
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What declined under competition?
aesthetic and tasteful handicrafts
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Has the demand increased inside or outside the country?
within and outside the country
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Who heads the Himachal Pradesh?
Deputy Commissioner or District Magistrate
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Who maintains law and order?
Superintendent of Police
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Who assists the Superintendent of Police?
the officers of the Himachal Police Service and other Himachal Police officials.
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When did the era of planning start in Himachal Pradesh?
1948
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How much was allocated?
₹ 52.7 million
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What kind of plan was it?
five-year plan
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Where does Himachal Pradesh rank in per capita?
fourth
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What was more than 50% used on?
road construction
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Where did the state place on population chart?
21st
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Who was 22nd of chart?
Tripura
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Who was top ranked in population strength?
Kangra district
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Who was last in population strength?
Lahaul Spiti
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What other religions form a small percentage?
Buddhism and Sikhism
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Who are mainly Buddhists?
Lahaulis of Lahaul and Spiti
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What is the Muslim population in Himachal Pradesh?
slightly 2.18%
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Where do Sikhs mostly live?
towns and cities
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HOw much of the population do Sikh's make up?
1.16%
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When did the Gurkhas come into power?
1768
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Where did the Gurkhas come into power?
Nepal
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Who lead the Gorkas to siege Kangra?
Amar Singh Thapa
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In 1806 who did Gorkas defeat with the help of provincial chiefs?
Sansar Chand Katoch, the ruler of Kangra,
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Who rendered help to the British government during the revolt?
rulers of Chamba, Bilaspur, Bhagal and Dhami
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What occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal?
great variation
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What is the climate like?
varies from hot and subhumid tropical
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What three seasons does Himachal experience?
summer, winter, and rainy season
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How long does summer last?
mid-April till the end of June
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How long does winter last?
late November till mid March.
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What does the Himachal legislature consist of?
elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker who are elected by the members
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nHimachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Spe...
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Who presides over meetings?
the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker in the Speaker's absence
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Who is the Judiciary system made up of?
Himachal Pradesh High Court and a system of lower courts.
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Who is the head of state appointed by the President of India?
The Governor
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How long are the terms of office?
5 years, unless the Assembly is dissolved prior to the completion of the term
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nHimachal Pradesh is governed through a parliamentary system of representative democracy, a feature the state shares with other Indian states. Universal suffrage is granted to residents. The legislature consists of elected members and special office bearers such as the Speaker and the Deputy Spe...
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What is Railway Himachal famous for?
its narrow gauge tracks railways
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nRailway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jog...
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What are the 2 narrow gauge railways in the Railway Himachal?
UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nRailway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jog...
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What are the other railways being proposed in the state?
Baddi-Bilaspur, Dharamsala-Palampur and Bilaspur-Manali-Leh.
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nRailway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jog...
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What is being conducted to extend the railway?
survey
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What is the total length of the railways?
259 kilometres (161 mi)
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nRailway Himachal is famous for its narrow gauge tracks railways, one is UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway and another one is Pathankot–Jogindernagar. Total length of these two tracks is 259 kilometres (161 mi). Kalka-Shimla Railway track passes through many tunnels, while Pathankot–Jog...
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Who is famous for natural beauty?
Himachal Pradesh
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What years was the Anglo-Gorkha War?
1814–1816
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nHimachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. ...
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What does HIma mean in Sanskirt?
snow
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What is the literal meaning of Himachal Pradesh?
In the lap of Himalayas
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nHimachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. ...
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Who was one of the great sanskirt scholars of Himachal Pradesh?
Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nHimachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. After the war between Nepal and Britain, also known as the Anglo-Gorkha War (1814–1816), the British colonial government came into power and the land now comprising Himachal Pradesh became part of the Punjab Province of British India. ...
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Who has an active community of journalists and publishers?
Himachal Pradesh
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nThough situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated signifi...
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What are the newspapers famous for?
published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states
[ "Himachal_Pradesh\n\nThough situated in a remote part of the country, Himachal Pradesh has an active community of journalists and publishers. Several newspapers and magazines are published in more than one language, and their reach extends to almost all the Hindi-speaking states. Radio and TV have permeated signifi...
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What is available in Shimla and district headquarters?
All major English daily newspapers
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What are the newspapers that are in Hindi and read widely?
Aapka Faisla, Amar Ujala, Panjab Kesari, Divya Himachal
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