What are the two main ways of generating electricity? How are they different from each other? Explain.
Name the non-metallic mineral which can be split easily into thin sheets. Mention its uses.
Why are efficient means of transport pre-requisites for the fast development of the country? Explain.
How have markets been transformed in recent years? Explain with examples.
Starting around 1991, some far-reaching changes in policy were made in India. Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment has been removed to a large extent. This meant that goods could be imported and exported easily and also foreign companies could set up factories and offices here.
With the liberalisation of trade, businesses are allowed to make decisions freely about what they wish to import or export. The goverment imposes much less restrictions than before and is therefore said to be more liberal
Explain the conditions that were viewed as obstacles to the economic exchange and growth by the new commercial classes during the nineteenth century in Europe.
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How did students in Vietnam fight against the colonial government's efforts to prevent Vietnamese from qualifying for 'white collar jobs'? Explain.
Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919? Explain.