Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

What is the role of a geographer and a geologist in the study of minerals?

Why do you think that the share of formal sector credit is higher for the richer households compared to the poorer households?

Why was the issue of extending political rights to women a controversial one within the liberal movement in 1848? What do these revolutions reveal about political conflicts due to gender differences?

What do you know about Sardar Sarovar Dam? Write in brief.

Was there any other option left for African-American athletes apart from raising their voice against discrimination?

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 is a MNC different from other companies?

Study the table and answer the question given below.

Share of Sectors in GDP in %
YEAR	Tertiary	Secondary	Primary
1973-74	50	10	40
2013-14	68	21	11

It can be observed that comparatively over the last forty years, the tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing sector of the three sectors. Highlight the factors responsible for the rising importance of the Tertiary Sector in Production.

Name the national party which draws inspiration from the ideas and teachings of Sahu Maharaj. Mention the features of that party.
OR
Describe about the identity and organisation of Bahujan Samaj Party?

Before the arrival of outsiders most ofthe Africans had a little reason to workfor a wage. Give reasons.

Study the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:-Satyagraha is not physical force. a satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction... In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill - will whatever.
A Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love... Non-violence is the supreme dharma...
It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war - god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own...

1. What is the main difference between physical force and soul force?
2. Why can’t Indians carry arms? Explain.