Unit 2 Ch 3 : Water Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Under the federal system in India, which subject come under the state list?

‘‘Foreign trade integrates the markets in different countries.’’ Support the statement with arguments.

Explain any three effects of ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ on the economic front.

How was Bharat Mata depicted in the painting of Abanindranath Tagore?

Explain with examples the interdependence of agriculture and industries.

Explain the impact of flexible labour law on workers.

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 will the production of cars by Ford Motors in India lead to interlinking of production?

What was the main destination of Indian indentured migrants?

Think of other examples where collective provision of goods and services is cheaper than individual provision.

Examine any three conditions which should be taken care of by multinational companies to set up their production units.