Unit 1 Ch 4 : The Age of Industrialisation — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Mention two points about which any proposal for political reforms should think.

Define ‘Cheque’.

Read the following passage and pick out any one of the prudential reasons for power sharing offered in this.
"We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution. Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy – in the hands of the people. Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency. When people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus, Panchayati Raj will strengthen the foundations of our democracy."

Name the industry which uses limestone as its main raw material.

How are MNCs able to gain greater profits?

What was the method used in ancient period to conserve water?

What was difference between the three athletes?

Given that a large number of people in our country are poor, does it in any way affect their capacity to borrow?

Which prudential reasons make power sharing desirable?

Name the two regions of India which suffer from water scarcity.