Unit 3 Ch 6 : Political Parties — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

What was the apprehension of religious authorities and monarchs about printing?

Which resources are termed as ‘International Resources’?

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

Define the term ‘economic development’. State the two bases of measuring economic development of a country.

Why are public facilities needed for the development of the country?

What are federal governments?

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?

Name the different types of pollution which lead to the degradation of the environment.

Which three challenges do you feel are being faced by political parties in India? Give your opinion.

How do state or regional political parties contribute in strengthening federalism and democracy in India? Explain with examples.