Unit 1 Ch 2 : Nationalism in India — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

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.
What is foreign investment? How much did Ford Motors invest in India?

How was Nationalist Congress Party formed? What are its policies?

Discuss two challenges that Indian democracy is facing.

Which important millets are grown in India? Give a brief description about them.

Write anyone benefit of SHGs?

Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India? Mention any four uses of manganese.

How the majoritarian principles was adopted by the Sri Lankan Government?

Why is the cotton textile industry the largest industry in India today? Give any three reasons.

Women empowerment has greatly improved their status in society over the years. Give any three examples to prove the statement.

What do you know about Natesa Sastri?