CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2016 Term 1 Paper

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Question : 9
Total: 30
(a) "The multinational companies (MNCs) choose China as an alternative location for investment?" Explain the statement.
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(b) Highlight any three benefits of industrialization on the society.
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(c) What led to the expansion of population in Bombay in the mid 19th century? Give any three reasons.**
Solution:  
(a) The multinational companies (MNC's) choose China as an alternative location for investment because :
(i) After the revolution of 1949, China gradually entered the field of world economy. It attracted the foreign MNCs to invest in China's economy.
(ii) China is the most populour country in the world, besides labour they formed a large consumer base.
(iii) Wages in China were relatively low. So, it was great attraction for the MNCs .
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(b) Three benefits of Industrialization on the society are as follows :
(i) New railway stations came up and railway lines were extended, tunnels were dug up.
(ii) Building activities were intensified in the cities, opening up greater opportunities of employment for youth.
(iii) Roads were widened to make transport facility better.
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