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30.Describe anythree conditions that led to the formation of the British Nation State.
OR

ANhat changes were introduced after the French Revolution in France?

31. Describe the importance of manufacturing industries as a backbone of economic
development of the country.
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Explain the ways through which the industrial pollution of fresh water can be reduced.
32. Whydo we need political parties? Highlight any five reasons.
OR

What is the difference between a national party and a state party?

33. In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the borrower.
Explain.
OR

How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with an
example of your own.
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30. The idealistic liberal-democratic sentiment of nationalism became anarrow creed with
limited ends. Support the statement in the context of Balkannationalism in the early 19th
century.
OR

"The Habsburg Empire that ruled over Austria-Hungary, was a patchwork of many
different regions and peoples." Justify the statement with suitable examples.
31. Suggest the initiatives taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural
production,
OR

What type of climate is required for the production of sugarcane? What are the
by-products of sugarcane?
32. Compare the situation of Belgium and Sri Lanka considering their location, siz
cultural aspects.
OR
Explain the two main reasons why power sharing is important in a democracy.
33. Insituations with high risks, credit mightcreate further problems for the borrower. Explain.
OR
How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with an
example of your own.
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30. Explainwhat is meant by the 1848 revolution of the liberals. What were the political, social
and economicideas supported by the liberals?
OR

Whydid nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans?

 a1 Differentiate between hydel power and thermal power.
OR
"Minerals are indispensable part of our lives." Support this
examples. statement with suitable
32. How are Political parties recognised as regional and
National parties in India? Explain
with examples.
OR
All over the world, people express their dissatisfaction with the failure of political parties
to performtheir functions well." Analyse the statement with argumnents.
33. Which factors have stimulated the globalisation process?
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Howdo we feel the impact of globalisation on our daily life? Explain with examples.
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30. How was the sense of collectivebelonging developed during the freedom movement? Explain
OR
How did the salt Satyagraha become an effective tool of resistance against Briish
colonialism in India during 19302 Explain.
31. Explain any fivetechnological and institutional reforms in Indian agriculture.
OR
"Energy saved is energy produced." Support the statement with suitable examples.
32. State any two advantages of the multi-party system. In what way is an alliance different
froma coalition government?
OR
Describe the role of Political Parties in Indian Democracy.
33. Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian economy with exanples.
OR
What is globalisation? Describe the role of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in
promoting globalisation process.
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30. Explain the Napoleonic Code.
OR
"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field he had
incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational
and efficient." Analyse the statement with arguments.
31. Suggest any five measures to control industrial pollution in India.
OR
o How are industries responsible for environmental degradation in India? Explain with
examples.
32. State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.
OR

What suggestions are often made to reform political parties?

33. Suggest some reforns to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well.
OR
India?
Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in
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30. "Culture had played an important role in the development of nationalism in
during eighteenth and nineteenth centuries." Support the statement with examples,Europe
OR

Briefly explain the process of unification of Italy.

31. Explain any two main challenges faced by the jute industry in India. Explain any thre
objectives of National Jute Policy.
OR

"Agriculture gives boost to the Industrial Sector." Support the statement with arguments.
32. Assess the importance of political parties in democracy.
OR
"All over the world, people express their dissatisfaction with the failure of political parties
to perform their functions well." Analyse the statement with arguments.

33. Whotakes the important decisions of SHGs and why?

OR
How can the formal sector loans be made beneficial for poor farmers and workers? Suggest
any five measures.
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30. The idealistic liberal-democratic sentiment of nationalism becamne a narrow
limited ends.' Support the statement in thecontext of Balkan nationalism in theCreed with
century.
early 19th
OR
Explain thenation building process of Germany.
31. What factors arerequired to set up an industry in a region?
OR

"The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufactuing

industries." Support the statement with arguments.
32. "Political Parties are a necessary condition for a democracy." Analyse the statement with
examples.
OR

What suggestions are often made to reform political parties?

33. "The rich households are availing cheap credit from formal lenders whereas the por
householdshave topay a heavyprice for borrowing." Comment.
OR
What are the advantages of SHGs?
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30. Why did nationalist tension emerge in the Balkans?
OR
Explain the process of the unification of Italy.
31. Which factors are responsible for the decentralization of cotton textile mills in India?
OR
The sugar industry is now shifing from north tosouth. Mention main reasons.
32. What are the main functions of a political party?
OR

What are the challenges faced by political parties in India?

33. Highlight the formal and informal credit sources in India.
OR
What are the main functions of Reserve Bank of India.
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80. Can youexplain thefactors responsible for economic hardships faced by European people
during 1830s?
Or
Explain the process of theunification of Germany.
31. What is importance of the manufacturing industries?
OR

Thesugar industry is now shifting from north to south. Mention main reasons.
32. What are the main functionsof a political party?
OR

Can youexplain any five challenges and problems faced by Indian Democracy?
3. Write down role of Self Help Group (SHG) in the development of rural people.
OR

Which government body supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans in India?
Explain its functioning also?
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Who hosted"Vienna Congress" in 1815? Analyse the main changes brought hy

30.
"Vienna Treaty"?
OR
reforms introduced bL
What was Napoleonic Civil Code of 1804? Explain any five
Napoleon in the region under his control?
31. Why are manufacturing industries considered as backbone of economy of any nation?
OR

"Transport & Communication is the backbone of Economy of any country" Justify the
sentence.

32. There is no Democracy without political parties. Why?

OR

Whatchallenges are faced by political parties?

33. Why it is necessary for the bank and cooperatives to increase their lending faclitues
rural areas?
OR

Explain the functions of Reserve Bank of India.