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Some of the suggestions made to reform the political parties.
(i) Law to regulate the internal affairs of political parties like maintaining a register of its members, to follow its own Constitution, to act as judge in case of party dispute, to hold open elections to the highest post.
(ii) It should be made mandatory for political parties to give one-third tickets to women candidates. Also there should be quota for women on the decision-making bodies of the party.
(iii) There should be State funding of elections. The Government should give money to parties to support their election expenses in kind (petrol, paper, telephone, etc.) or in cash on the basis of votes secured by the party in the previous election.

Q. 26. Describe four points of importance of tertiary sector in the Indian economy. 4×1=4
Ans. See Q. 27, Sample Paper II.

Q. 27. What is currency? Explain any three features of modern Indian currency. 1+3=4

Ans. Money in the form of currency is used as a medium of exchange in transactions. Currency has different forms—paper notes and coins, cheques or drafts. In earlier times when paper notes and coins were not introduced, a variety of objects were used as money, such as grains, cattle, woven cloth, agricultural instruments etc.
Three main features of modern Indian currency:
(i) It is used in the form of paper notes and coins.
(ii) The modern currency has no use of its own as it is not made up of any precious metals but is accepted as a medium of exchange because it is authorised by the Government of the country.
(iii) As the law legalises the use of rupee as the medium of payment, it cannot be refused in settling transactions anywhere in India.

Q. 28. Critically examine the influence of globalisation on the Indian economy. 4×1=4
Ans. Globalisation has had both a good as well as bad effect on the Indian Economy.
(i) Several top Indian companies have been able to benefit from the increased global competition. They have invested in newer technologies (in production of cell phones, electronic goods, automobiles etc.) and production methods thereby raising their production standards. They are able to collaborate with foreign companies.
(ii) Consumers are enjoying a high standard of living particularly the well off section of the society. Although, people with education, skills and wealth have benefitted by globalisation, it has not been uniform or fair:
(a) Workers’ jobs are not secure any more and not all are employed on a permanent basis now.
(b) Garment exporters have cut down their own costs in order to supply at cheaper rates to MNCs.
(c) Wages are low, workers have to work overtime to earn adequate money. The Government of the country should try to ensure fair globalisation that would create more opportunities for all and also ensure that Labour Laws are implemented.
The Government of the country should try to ensure fair globalisation that would create more opportunities for all and also ensure that Labour Laws are implemented.

Q. 29. (29.1) On the given political outline map of India, identify the large scale industrial region of India (1931) and write its correct name on the line drawn.
(29.2) On the same map of India, locate and label the place Chauri-Chaura. 1+1=2

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