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.
Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? Assess the importance of its different forms.
Coal is the most abundantly used fossil fuel in the country. It provides a substantial part of the nation’s energy needs.
(i) Lignite-It is a low-grade brown coal, which is soft with high moisture content and used for electricity generation.
(ii) Bituminous coal- The coal that has been buried deep and subjected to increased temperature is bituminous coal. It is the most popular coal in commercial use.
(iii) Anthracite- It is the highest quality hard coal and considered a metallurgical coal which has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces.
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.
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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.