Unit 1 Ch 1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

In India, about 80 per cent of farmers are small farmers, who need credit for cultivation.

1. Why might banks be unwilling to lend to small farmers?
2. What are the other sources from which the small farmers can borrow?
3. Explain with an example how the terms of credit can be unfavourable for the small farmer.
4. Suggest some ways by which small farmers can get cheap credit.

Which product in India dominated the international market before the age of machine industries?

How in India, did forests become sacred groves? Quote some examples.

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?

Describe the three components of a political party.

Define the term soil erosion. What are the different types of soil erosion?

What is the significance of RTI in relation to consumers?

Describe any three major problems faced by the peasants of Awadh in the days of Non-Cooperation Movement.

Analyse the role of political parties in shaping public opinion.

What was the tradition of ‘London Season’? Explain different forms of entertainment that came up in nineteenth century England to provide leisure activities for the people.