Explain three ways under which pressure groups exert influence on politics.
The ways pressure groups exert influence on politics are:
(i) They try to gain public support and sympathy for their goals and activities by carrying out information campaigns, organising meetings, etc.
(ii)They organise protest activity like strikes or disrupt government programmes.
(iii) Persons from pressure groups may participate in official bodies and committees that offer advice to the government.
Why did Gandhiji withdraw the Non co-operation Movement?
Gandhiji realized that people were losing interest in the movement.
Gandhiji felt the movement was turning violent in many places.
Some Congress leaders wanted to participate in elections to Provincial Councils.
Some Congress leaders wanted to participate in elections to Provincial Councils.
Which one of the following statements is false about Alluri Sitaram Raju?
He claimed he had special powers
He was inspired by the non-co-operation movement.
He believed in the principle of non-violence advocated by Gandhiji.
He believed in the principle of non-violence advocated by Gandhiji.
Explain the three conditions that determine MNC’s setting up production in other countries.
What is standardisation of products? Mention any two organisations responsible for the standardisation of products in India.
Consumers have the right to be informed about goods and services they purchase. Explain its three advantages.
Explain any three beliefs of the conservatism that emerged after 1815.
OR
Explain any three features of the “go east movement” in Vietnam.
Explain any three facts about the new economic situation created in India by the First World War.
