Unit 2 Ch 1 : Resources and Development — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

“Existence of Dutch and the French speaking people in Belgium created an ethnic tension.” Elaborate the statement.

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?

What were the advantages of printing press?

Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three reasons.

Evaluate the ‘Satyagraha Movement’ of Gandhiji against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919.

Explain any three factors responsible for the concentration of jute industry in Hugli basin.

Why is resource conservation important?

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.
Would you say Ford Motors is a MNC? Why?

Why are rules made to display information by the manufactures?