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Explain the following: The port of Surat declined by the end of the eighteenth century

The port of Surat declined by the end of the eighteenth century India had a vibrant sea trade. The Port of Surat was an extremely... View Article

Explain the following: In the seventeenth century merchants from towns in Europe began employing peasants and artisans within the villages

In the seventeenth century merchants from towns in Europe began employing peasants and artisans within the villages Merchants from the... View Article

Explain the following: Women workers in Britain attacked the Spinning Jenny

Women workers in Britain attacked the Spinning Jenny The introduction of new technology led to the fear of unemployment among workers in Britain.... View Article

Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of these families is Rs 5000. If the income of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000 and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family? a) Rs 7500 b) Rs 3000 c) Rs 2000 d) Rs 6000

Answer: The correct answer is option (D) - Rs 6,000/- Using the formula of average: (4000+7000+3000+X) / 4 = 5000 We get, X = Rs 6,000/- Per... View Article

Point out one feature in the practice of federalism in India that is similar to and one feature that is different from that of Belgium.

Indian and Belgium - Difference in Federalism There is no community Government in India, but Belgium has a community Government. India and... View Article

State any two differences between the local government before and after the Constitutional amendment in 1992.

The Constitutional amendment of 1992 was a major step taken towards decentralization of powers. The revenue and power has to be mandatorily... View Article

Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture.

The farmers in India have been exposed to new challenges,particularly after 1990,under globalisation. Due to highly subsidised agriculture in... View Article

How would flexibility in labour laws help companies?

Answer: The correct answer is option C - The ownership of enterprises. In public sector enterprises, the Government provides all the services.... View Article

Which one of the following industries uses bauxite as a raw material? a) Aluminium (b) Cement (c ) Jute (d) Steel

Answer: The correct answer is option (A) - Aluminium Aluminium is an example of mineral based industry. Some of the examples of non-ferrous... View Article

Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?

Solar energy is quickly gaining popularity in remote and rural areas. India has a great potential in tapping solar energy as India is a tropical... View Article

The land under cultivation has got reduced day by day. Can you imagine its consequences?

Rural population of India is about 600 million and they depend on around 250 million hectares of agricultural land, and the average per person... View Article

Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects? (a) Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity. (b) Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow help to control floods. (c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood. (d) Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.

Answer: The correct answer is option (C) - Multipurpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood Few urban centres,... View Article

Under which of the following type of resource tidal energy cannot be put? (a) Replenishable (b) Human-made (c) Abiotic (d) Non-recyclable

Answer: The correct answer is option (a) - Replenishable Renewable resources are also known as replenishable resources as they can be reproduced... View Article

What is a political party?

A group of people who come together to hold power and form government by contesting and winning elections is known as a political party. A... View Article

Name any three human factors for the location of an industry

Availability of cheap labour and skilled labour. If there is no skilled labour then it will affect the quality of products that are produced. If... View Article

Describe how modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods are being carried out to conserve and store water.

Using bamboo pipes, spring and steam water is tapped in Meghalaya. This system is over 200 years old. In Mysore district of Karnataka,... View Article

Consider the following statements on parties. A)Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people. B) Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders. C) Parties are not necessary to run governments. Which of the statements given above are correct? i) A, B, and C ii) A and B iii) B and C iv) A and C

Answer: The correct answer is (ii) A and B are correct. Political parties are needed to form a Government. It is the candidates representing... View Article

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _________.

Answer: Political Party A political party has three components - followers, active members of the party, leaders. Different parties will try to... View Article

What is manufacturing?

Manufacturing is nothing but using raw materials to produce different valuable goods in massive quantities. Some types of clothes are... View Article

Choose the most appropriate answer.In terms of GDP the share of tertiary sector in 2010-11 is between _________ per cent. a) 20 to 30 b) 30 to 40 c) 50 to 60 d) 60 to 70

Answer: Correct answer is option (C) - 50% to 60% By replacing the primary sector, the tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing... View Article

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