Unit 2 Ch 4 : Agriculture — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

What are the advantages of printing presses?

Read the passage on the left and answer the questions.
Ford Motors, an American company, is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers with production spread over 26 countries of the world. Ford Motors came to India in 1995 and spent Rs. 1700 crore to set up a large plant near Chennai. This was done in collaboration with Mahindra and Mahindra, a major Indian manufacturer of jeeps and trucks. By the year 2004, Ford Motors was selling 27, 000 cars in the Indian markets, while 24,000 cars were exported from India to South Africa, Mexico and Brazil. The company wants to develop Ford India as a component supplying base for its other plants across the globe.
In what ways will the production of cars by Ford Motors in India lead to interlinking of production?

Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar to and one feature that is different from that of Belgium.

Which were the two types of demands mentioned by Gandhiji in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31st January 1930? Why was abolition of ‘salt tax’ most stirring demand? Explain.

Give reasons for the following:
Gandhi said the fight for Swaraj is a fight for liberty of speech, liberty of the press, and freedom of association.

How are members of Zila Parishad elected?

Explain with examples why some laws that seek to ban something are not very successful in politics.

How does textile industry occupy a unique position in Indian economy? Explain giving any three points.

Mention any three objectives of National Jute Policy, 2005.

How can we say that biological loss strongly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity?