Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks? Why is this necessary?

‘Why is there a pressing need to use renewable energy resources in India.’ Explain giving any five reasons.

Indentured labourers were recruited by agents whom the employers engaged and paid a small commission. Many migrants agreed to take up work hoping to escape poverty or oppression in their native villages. Agents also tempted the migrants by providing false information about final destinations, modes of travel, the nature of the work and living and working conditions. Often labourers were not even told that they were to undertake a long sea voyage. The migrants who were less willing were sometimes forcibly abducted by the agents.How were indentured labourers recruited? Describe.

“India is fortunate to have fairly rich and varied mineral resources. However, these are unevenly distributed”. Comment.
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‘‘Minerals are unevenly distributed in India’’. Support the statement with examples.

How have social divisions resulted in a violent and bitter ethno-political conflict in Northern Ireland?
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Highlight the case of Northern Ireland in reference to cross cutting of social differences.

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Highlight the case of Northern Ireland with reference to overlapping of social differences.

Why are poor households still dependent on informal sources of credit?
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“Poor households still depend on informal sources of credit.” Support the statement with examples.

What are the various means of mass communication used in India?

Describe in brief the categorisation of dams in India.

What ideas justify that the first half of nineteenth century were the years of hunger, hardship and revolts?

What are the essentials of a political party?