Section - D
(Case Based Questions) 11. Read the given case and answer the questions that follow: Challenges faced by the Jute industry include stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes and from other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand. However, the internal demand has been on the increase due to the Government policy of mandatory use of jute packaging. To stimulate demand, the products need ro be diversified. In 2005, National Jute Policy was formulated with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare. The main markets are U.S.A, Canada, Russia, United Arab Republic, U.K, and Australia. The growing global concern for environment friendly, biodegradable materials, has once again opened the opportunity for jute products. (11.1) Mention any two challenges faced by 'jute industry' in India. (11.2) What are the main objective of National Jute Policy formulated in 2005? (11.3) How was jute industry once again opened the new opportunities for its products?
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(13.1) On an outline Map of India, identify the place where National Congress Session was held in September 1920.
(13.2) On the same Map of India. locate and label the following with appropriate symbols.
(i) (a) Tarapur - Nuclear Power Plant
(b) Kalpakkam - Nuclear Power Plant
(ii) Hyderabad - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Read the given case and answer the questions that follow:
Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts on Satyagraha
It is is said of "passive resistance" that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong.
The movement in South Africa was not passive but active.....
Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction.....In the use of satyagraha there is no ill-will whatever.'
'Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul . That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love..... Non-violence is the supreme dharma.....'
'It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The, British worship the war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms, They have made the religion of non -violence their own .....
(12.1) W?hat type of movement Gandhiji organised in South Africa?
(12.2) Why is satyagraha considered as pure soul-force?
(12.3) How has Gandhiji described passive ressistance?
Section - D
(Case Based Questions)
11. Read the given case and answer the questions that follow:
Challenges faced by the Jute industry include stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes and from other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand. However, the internal demand has been on the increase due to the Government policy of mandatory use of jute packaging. To stimulate demand, the products need ro be diversified. In 2005, National Jute Policy was formulated with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare. The main markets are U.S.A, Canada, Russia, United Arab Republic, U.K, and Australia. The growing global concern for environment friendly, biodegradable materials, has once again opened the opportunity for jute products.
(11.1) Mention any two challenges faced by 'jute industry' in India.
(11.2) What are the main objective of National Jute Policy formulated in 2005?
(11.3) How was jute industry once again opened the new opportunities for its products?
(Long Answer Type Questions)
C.9 (a) Examine any five major challenges faced by the political parties in India.