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

What are Potential Resources?

Describe the process of resource planning in India.

Why should we be worried about underemployment?

Write any three changes in Indian agriculture after the Green Revolution.

‘Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent in India since 1991.’ Justify the statement.

“Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development.” Assess the statement.

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?

During which movement was the Indian tricolour flag designed?

Why had the Indian government put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investments after independence? Analyse the reasons.

Has agriculture contributed to the national income and employment?