Social Science_Board Paper_Class 10_Delhi_Set-2_2015

To protect domestic producers within the country from foreign competition.

Least cost is the minimum investment necessary for maximum output. The key to decision of the factory location is the least cost. Land, labour, capital, entrepreneur, government policies, etc., influence the location of industry.

A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. They agree on some policies and programmes for the society with a view to promote the collective good.

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The protest against water privatisation in Bolivia was led by the organisation FEDECOR.

Investment refers to the expenditure incurred on capital goods which are used in the production of other goods and services. For example: expenditure incurred on the purchase of machinery, factory building, etc.

If a single family controls political party, all top positions would go to inexperienced people. This is unfair to other members and bad for democracy.

The political and constitutional change that took place due to the French Revolution was the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens.

The maritime silk route, with which Vietnam was linked, brought in goods, people and ideas to the region. Hence, it proved beneficial for Vietnam.

When several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power either on their own strength or in alliance with others, it is called a multi-party system. India is a country with much social and geographical diversity. This diversity cannot be absorbed by two or even three parties. Therefore, we follow the multi-party system as this system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation.