How is democracy accountable and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens? Analyse.
Why was the cotton textile industry concentrated in the cotton growing belt in the early years? Explain.
In the early years the cotton textile industry were concentrated in the cotton growing belt of Maharastra and Gujurat.
The reasons:
(i) availability of raw cotton
(ii) transport including accessible port facilities
(iii) labour
(iv) market
(v) moist climate
Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? Assess the importance of its different forms.
Globalisation and greater competition among producers has been advantageous to consumers. Support the statement with examples.
Describe any five steps taken by the French Revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people.
OR
Describe any five steps taken by the French for the development of the 'Mekong Delta Region'.
The democracy has been evolved through struggles and movements all over the world. Support the statement with examples.
What is meant by a political party? Describe the three components of a political party.