CLASS X
GEOGRAPHY WORK SHEET
LIFELINES OF NATIONAL ECONOMY
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What is the major objectives of Super Highways ?
Name the cities that are connected by NH 1
What are known as State Highways ?
Why was Border Road Organisation established ?
Which is the deepest landlocked and and well protected port?
Why was Haldia port developed ?
What are considered the first class mail by the Indian postal network ?
Which authority certifies both Indian and foreign films?
Name any four major ports in India.
Why is road transport more useful than rail transport in India ?(why do roadways have an
edge over railway?)
What are the problems faced by Indian road transportation ?
Mention the importance of water transport in India .(Explain a few advantages of waterways
in India
Why is air transport preferred in north eastern states of India ?Define balance of trade
.Distinguish between favourable and unfavourable balance of trade
Define international trade . Why is it considered as economic barometer of a country ?
What is the importance of tourism ?
What are the challenges faced by the Indian Railway ?
How do physical and economic factors influence the distribution of pattern of Indian railway
network ?Explain with examples.
Write a short note on various kinds of roads in India.
“Dense and efficient network of transport and communication is a national and in
ter atio al trade .Support the state e t .
Means of transport and communication are called the lifelines of nations and its
economy.What are the main reason behind it ?
Tourism in India has grown substantially over the last three decades .Explain the statement
by giving few reasons.
Distinguish between National highway and State highway.
I ter atio al trade of a ou try is o sidered as its e o o i aro eter . Ela orate the
statement with examples.
On anoutline map of India mark the following ports and International airports .
PORTS - KANDLA, MUMBAI ,JAWAHARLAL NEHRU, MARMAGAO, KOCHI ,CHENNAI
,VISAKHAPTNAM, PARADIP, KOLKATA.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS- AMRITSAR, DELHI, MUMBAI THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
,CHENNAI , KOLKATTA, HYDERABAD
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CLASS :X
ECONOMICS
MONEY AND CREDIT
1. Why transactions are made in money ?
A: A person hold money can easily exchange it for any commodity or service that he or she
might want.
2. What is double coincidence of wants ?
A: Whe i the e ha ge , oth parties agree to sell a d u ea h other’s o
odities ,it is
known as double coincidence of wants.
3. What are the features of modern money ?
A: Modern money include currency- paper notes and coins. It is not made of precious metals
like gold and silver. Modern currency is without any use of its own.
4. Why is money accepted as a medium of exchange ?
A: It is accepted as a medium of exchange because the currency is authorised by the
government of the country. In India the currency is issued by Reserve Bank of India on
behalf of Central government. As per Indian law no other individual or organisation is
allowed to issue the currency .No individual in India can refuse a payment made in rupees.
5. What are the advantages of demand deposit ?
A: Ba ks a ept the deposits a d also pa a i terest o these deposits. I this a poeple’s
money is safe with the banks and earns an amount as interest . people also have the
provision to withdraw the money as and when they require.
6. What is a cheque ?
A: A cheque is a paper instructing the a k to pa a spe ifi a ou t fro the perso ’s
account to the person in whose name the cheque has been issued .
7. What is credit ?
A: Credit refers to an agreement in which the lender supplies the borrower with money
,goods and services in return for the promise of future payment.
8. What are the terms of credit ?
A: Interest rate, Collateral, Documentation requirement and the mode of payment together
comprise the terms of credit. The terms of credit vary substantially from one credit
arrangement to another depending on the nature of the lender and borrower. Every loan
agreement specifies an interest rate which the borrower has to pay to the lender .In
addition to this the lender may demand collateral against the loans.
9. What do you mean by collateral ?
A: Collateral is an asset that the borrower owns (such as land ,vehicles ,live stocks etc) and
uses this as a guarantee to the lender until the loan is repaid .
10. Name the various sources of loan .
A:1) Banks and cooperatives (formal sector ), 2) Money lenders ,traders ,employers,
relatives and friends(informal )
11. How do banks mediate between those who have surplus money and those who need
money?
A: Banks keep only a small proportion of their deposits as cash with themselves. They use
the deposit to meet the loan requirement of the people. Thus they mediate between those
who have surplus fund and those who are in need of this fund. Banks charge a higher
interest rate on loans than that they offer on deposit.
12. What are the features of formal source of credit and informal source of credit.
Formal source of credit :
1.) This include the banks and cooperatives
2.) They provide loans at a fixed rate of interest.
3.) The Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of credit .
4.) They give loans not just to profit making business and traders but also to small
cultivators small scale industries etc.
Informal sources of credit:
1.) This include money lenders ,traders ,employers , relatives and friends.
2.) Rate of interest are not fixed .Money lenders can charge whatever interest they choose.
3.) There is no organisation to supervise the credit activities of lenders in the informal
sector.
4.) They give credit to small farmers only to earn profit.
13. In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of banks ?
A: 1. The RBI monitors the banks in actually maintaining cash balance.
2. The RBI sees that the banks give loans just to profit making businesses and traders but
to small cultivators ,small scale industries to small borrowers etc.
3. Periodically banks have to submit information to the RBI on how much they are lending
to whom ,at what interest rate,etc
14. Cheap a d afforda le redit is ru ial for the ou tr ’s de elop e t .Wh ?
A: In certain cases the high interest rate for borrowing can mean that the amount to be
repaid is greater than the income of the borrower.This could lead to increasing debt and debt trap.
Because of this banks and cooperatives need to lend more. So many people could then borrow
cheaply for a variety of needs .
15 .What are the drawbacks of informal source of credit ?
A: 1. Most of the informal lenders charge a much higher interest on loans
2. Higher cost of borrowing means a larger part of the earning of the borrower is used to
repay the loan and they have less income left for themselves .
3. High rate of interest can cause debt- trap.So people who might wish to start an enterprise
by borrowing may not do so
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CLASS :X
ECONOMICS
REVISION WORK SHEET
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What is a cheque ?
What are MNC s?
On what type of products AGMARK marked ?
What are informal sources of credit ?Mention any two features of informal sources of
credit?
What are trade barriers ? Why govt put up trade barriers after independence ?
What are the various ways by which consumers are exploited in the market?
What are Self Help groups ?state the functions of SHG s
What has been the positive impact of globalisation in India ?
Who issues currency notes in India ?
What does ISI, Hallmark or Agmark assure.
What are formal sources of credit ?.Mention any two features of formal sources of credit.
How do MNC s spread their produ tio ?Wh do o su ers ofte get e ploited i the
market ?
Discuss the functions of banks
What are the possible fears of globalisation ?
What is the main source of credit for the rural households in India ?
Why is it difficult for the rural household to get the benefits of formal sources of credit ?
Discuss the functions of Reserve Bank of India .
What are the disadvantages of MNC.s ?
What do ou ea
Ter s of Credit ?
Define fair globalisation.
What is adulteration ?
What are the reasons that banks are not willing to lend to certain borrowers ?
What deter i es MNC s setti g up of produ tio i other ou tries?
Discuss the functions of Consumer Protection Council .
State the demerits of the Barter system .
What was the development strategy of India prior to 1991 ?
Why do banks keep a small proportion of deposits as cash with themselves ?
What is the main step taken by the producers to cut the cost of production ?
Which organisation sets standard of products at international level?
Discuss the loan activities of the bank .
When you buy any commodity ,you will find certain details given on the packing?Discuss
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What has been the impact of globalisation in India ?
Which type of countries have been most benefited from globalisation?
How do producers and consumers benefit from the foreign trade ?
What are Special Economic Zones (SEZ)?
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What is the Consumer Court at the national level called?
Why are transactions made in money ? Explain with examples.
Discuss the functions of money .
Discuss the disadvantages of MNCs
Every consumer has the right to be informed . What does it mean ?
Name two Indian companies that have emerged as MNC .
Why is the consumer redressal process becoming burdensome?
How does foreign trade lead to integration of market across countries ?
What is the three tier quasi –judiciary machinery in India under COPRA ?
What are the functions of WTO/
What is the main source of income for banks ?
Name any two rights of consumer.
What are the factors that enable globalisation ?
What are the various ways in which MNC s setup or,control production in other countries?
What was the reasons for putting barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment by the
Indian govt ?Why did it wish to remove these barriers?
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WORK SHEET (2016-2017)
CLASS :X
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GEOGRAPHY (RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT)
What is resource ? Give two examples.
Name two states where over irrigation is responsible for land degradation.
Why black soil is tilled immediately after the shower ?
Explain the relationship between nature ,technology and institutions.
Explain the major factors which are responsible for the formation of soil.
Explain the classification of soil on the basis of ownership.
Mention any four characteristics of black soil.
What is soil erosion ?Explain the major types of soil erosions prevailing in India.
What are the reasons for land degradation in India ?
Why is resource planning important in a country like India ?
What are the major problems related to indiscriminate use of resources ?
What are the steps involved in resource planning ?
What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly area ?Explain any three steps to solve
the problem of land degradation ?
14. Why is there a need to conserve resources ?
15. Define the following>
1. Potential resource
2. Stock
3. Reserve