Unit 2 Ch 7 : Lifelines of National Economy — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Highlight any three steps taken by India towards making it a federation.

Define the term ‘trade surplus’. How was the income received from trade surplus with India used by Britain?

After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give your reasons in about 50 words.

• Thomman: Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religiousm, linguistic or ethnic divisions.
• Mathayi: Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional divisions.
• Ouseph: Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions.

During which movement was the Indian tricolour flag designed?

Explain the circumstances under which Gandhiji decided to call off the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931.
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Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to call off the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain.

Under what circumstances did Mahatma Gandhi start the Quit India Movement? What were its consequences?

What is the concept of political parties in rural areas?

"We all have more than one identity and can belong to more than one social group." Discuss the statement with suitable examples
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"Social divisions of one kind or another exist in most countries." Explain.

What is the challenge of expansion?

An equitable distribution of resources has became essential today. Explain it. Enlist a few ways to conserve resources.