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Ans. (22.1) Punjab—Amritsar or Ludhiana.
Haryana—Panipat or Gurgaon.
(22.2) Maharashtra and Gujarat have maximum concentration of cotton textile industry.

Reasons for concentration of cotton textile industry in these areas:
(i) Availability of raw cotton.
(ii) Proximity to the markets.
(iii) Easy transport including accessible port facilities.
(iv) Moist climate.
(v) Abundant availability of labour.

The following question is for Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 22. Explain the significance of textile industry in India. 4

Ans. (i) It contributes significantly to industrial production.
(ii) It has helped to generate huge employment.
(iii) It helps to pitch in foreign exchange.
(iv) It is the only self-reliant industry and contributes 4% towards GDP.

Q. 23. Explain the prudential and moral reasons given in favour of power sharing. 2+2=4

Ans. Two reasons are given in favour of power sharing: The first set of reasons can be called ‘prudential’ which stresses that power sharing will bring out better outcomes. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Since conflicts lead to violence and political instability, political order can be stabilised by power sharing.
The Second set of reasons can be called ‘moral’, which emphasizes the very act of power sharing as valuable. Under this, we believe that the very spirit of democracy is power sharing. People have a right to be consulted on how to be governed and they have the right to participate in the system.

Q. 24. Explain four points how communalism can take various forms in politics. 4×1=4

Ans. See Q. 2, Textbook Questions, Chapter 4. [Page PS-28

Q. 25. “Sometimes pressure groups and movements can have an unhealthy influence on politics.” Give four points to justify the statement. 4×1=4

Ans. Pressure groups and movements exert unhealthy influence on politics in various ways.
Ways. See Q. 16, Additional Questions, Chapter 5 [Page PS-44

Also read the following:
4. In some cases, the pressure groups are either formed or led by the leaders of political parties. For example, Students’ organizations in India are either established or led by political parties.

Q. 26. What is National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005? State three measures taken under NREGA 2005 to help the rural poor. 1+3=4

Ans. Every State or region in India has potential for increasing the income and employment in that area. Recognising this, the Central Government in India has passed an Act called the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005. Measures taken under the NREGA 2005 are:
(i) The main aim of the Act is to implement the Right to Work in 200 districts of India.
(ii) Under the NREGA 2005, all those who are able to, and are in need of work, have been guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the government. In case the government fails, it offers unemployment allowance to the people.
(iii) The type of work that will help increase the production from land will be given preference under the Act.

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