Explain any two main challenges faced by the jute industry in India. Explain any three objectives of National Jute Policy.
'Self Help Groups' help borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of collateral. Examine the statement.
Who hosted 'Vienna Congress' in 1815? Analyse the main changes brought by the 'Vienna Treaty?
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Analyse the role of 'Hoa-Hao' movement to arouse anti-imperialist sentiments in Vietnam.
Plantation workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi's ideas and the notion of 'Swaraj'. Support the statement.
'Democracy is very important for promoting dignity and freedom of the citizens.' Support the statement with arguments.
Describe any five efforts made to reform political parties in India.
1. The financial accounts of the parties must be audited, this will decrease the role of private big business house donors.
2. State funding of political parties must be done to meet their election expenditure.
3. The accounts must be made available to public.
4. Parties must come under the ambit of Right to information to increase transparency in the system.
5. Common people must be encouraged to give donations to parties and such citizens must be exempted from income tax.