Explain the process of unification of Italy.
OR
Explain any three steps taken by the French to develop cultivation in the Mekong Delta.
Italy had a long history of political fragmentation. Italians were scattered over several dynasties as well as the multi-national Habsburg Empire. The past revolutionary uprisings, which failed, prompted King Victor Emmanuel II from Sardinia-Piedmont to unify the Italian states through war.
(i) In 1859, Giuseppe Garibaldi headed a revolution against Austria in an alliance with France.
(ii) In 1860, the forces marched into South Italy and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and drove out the Spanish rulers.
iii) In 1861, Victor Emanuel was proclaimed as the king of united Italy and Rome was declared the capital of Italy.
OR
The steps taken by the French to develop cultivation in the Mekong delta were:
(i) Build canals and draining lands to increase cultivation.
(ii) Used of forced labour to build canals and earthworks.
(iii) Increased rice production and allowed the export of rice.
“An ideal government would not only keep itself away from corruption but also make fighting corruption and black money a top priority”. Justify the statement by highlighting the values attached to it.
Name the national political party which gets inspiration from India’s ancient culture and values. Mention four features of that party.
“Legal-constitutional changes by themselves cannot overcome challenges to democracy”. Justify the statement with an example.
Why are rules and regulations required for the protection of the consumers, in the market place? Explain with examples.
How do we participate in the market as producers and consumers? Explain with three examples.
How had the First World War created a new economic situation in India? Explain with three examples.
