Unit 3 Ch 4 : Gender, Religion and Caste — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Describe the historical changes that have taken place in the sectors of the economy in the developed countries.
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Explain how a shift has taken between sectors in developed countries.

What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these.

State the diverse relief features of India and mention one significance of each.

What is the proportion of women in Indian legislature? What is done to promote it?

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.
By setting up their production plants in India, MNCs such as Ford Motors tap the advantage not only of the large markets that countries such as India provide, but also the lower costs of production. Explain the statement.

Examine any four cultural processes through which Indian nationalism captured people’s imagination.

In the present day energy crisis what steps will you like to take for saving energy?
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'Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development and energy saving.' Suggest and explain any three measures to solve this burning problem.

‘Consumer movement can be effective only with the consumer’s active involvement.’ Support the statement.

Classify resources on the basis of development with examples.

How can money easily exchange it for goods or services? Give example to explain.