Short Answer TypeWhy is India not able to perform to her full potential in iron and steel production? Explain any three reasons.
How are means of transport and communication complementary to each other? Explain with three examples.
How are local companies benefitted by collaborating with multinational corporations? Explain with examples.
‘Cheap and affordable credit is essential for poor households both in rural and urban areas’. In the light of the above statement, explain the social and economic values attached to it.
Explain any three measures taken by the British government to repress the movement started against the Rowlatt Act.
Which were the two types of demands mentioned by Gandhi in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31 January 1930? Why was the abolition of ‘salt tax’ the most stirring demand? Explain.
Why was the decade of 1830s known as great economic hardship in Europe? Explain any three reasons.
What are pressure groups? How are they different from political parties? Explain.
Pressure groups are organisations which strive to influence the policies of the Government. They could do so by forming an organisation and undertaking activities to promote their interests or viewpoints. These organisations are formed when people with common occupation, interest, aspirations or opinions come together to achieve a common objective.
The following are the differences between pressure groups and political parties:
i. Unlike pressure groups which try to influence the Government’s policies, political parties are groups of people which come together to contest elections and hold power in the Government.
ii. While pressure groups tend to wield power, if any, without responsibilities, political parties aim at direct control or share of political power of the State.
iii. Pressure groups are not accountable to people, whereas political parties have to face the people in elections and thus have to be responsive to people’s needs and views.
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