Short Answer TypeHow do we participate in the market as producers and consumers? Explain with three examples.
Explain the process of unification of Italy.
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Explain any three steps taken by the French to develop cultivation in the Mekong Delta.
How had the First World War created a new economic situation in India? Explain with three examples.
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.
“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.
Long Answer TypeWhy are rules and regulations required for the protection of the consumers, in the market place? Explain with examples.
Rules and regulations were formulated out of dissatisfaction of the consumers as many unfair practices were being indulged in by the sellers. There was no legal system available to consumers to protect them from exploitation in the market place. For a long time, when a consumer was not happy with a particular brand product, he generally avoided buying that brand product, or would stop purchasing from that shop. It was presumed that it was the responsibility of consumers to be careful while buying a commodity or service.
It is required for promoting and protecting the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices such as rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil. It is required to look into the malpractices in ration shops and overcrowding in the road passenger transport.
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