How do money and muscle power play an important role in elections?
Money and muscle power play an important role especially during elections. Since parties are focussed only on winning elections, they tend to use short cuts to win elections. They tend to nominate those candidates who can raise lots of money. Rich people and companies who give funds to the parties tend to have influence on the policies and decisions of the party. In some cases, parties support criminals who canwin elections.
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.
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.