Unit 3 Ch 8 : Challenges to Democracy — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

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?

Mention three properties of mica.

When was consumer Movement organised for the first time in India?

Explain any two reasons responsible for the unfavourable sex ratio in India.

What is a mineral?

What is the role of the opposition party in a democracy?

Give one merit and one demerit of a single-party system.

"Airways is the most preferred mode of transport in the north-eastern states of India." Give three reasons to prove this preference.
OR
Why is air transport preferred in the north-eastern states of India?

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

Start one cause of high infant mortality rate.