CBSE 10th Social Science Question Paper 2022 (Set 2)

India has adopted a multi-party system because of its immense social and geographical diversity. A two-party or single-party system would be unable to accommodate the vast range of regional, cultural, linguistic, and religious interests present in a country as large and diverse as India. The multi-party system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation.

Air transport is the fastest, most comfortable, and most prestigious mode of transport. It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests, and long oceanic stretches with great ease. It is indispensable for reaching remote areas of the North-Eastern states, where road and rail transport are difficult, and it plays a crucial role during national calamities and emergencies.

Political parties shape public opinion by raising and highlighting issues of national concern. They have lakhs of members and activists spread across the country who mobilize the public. Parties often launch movements to solve problems faced by the people, and their opinions and manifestos help crystallize public sentiment, ultimately influencing government policy and legislative action.

Indian merchants and industrialists supported the Civil Disobedience Movement because they wanted protection against the import of foreign goods. They formed bodies like the FICCI and felt that colonial policies restricted business expansion. By supporting the movement, they hoped to gain favorable conditions for domestic trade and end the economic dominance of British enterprises.

The basic material required for garment manufacturing is fiber (which is processed into yarn and fabric). Options like 'machinery' or 'labor' are factors of production, but 'fiber/fabric' is the foundational material input.