"Till mid-eighteenth century there were no nation-states in Europe." Support the statement with examples.

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Mention the steps taken by the French to dismantle Chinese influence in Vietnam.

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"The civil disobedience movement was different from the non-cooperation movement". Support the statement with examples.

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Name the areas which have rich deposits of coal. What are the three major forms of coal? Write main features of each form.

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Explain three factors which are responsible for decentralisation of cotton industry in India.

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Explain any five importance of railways as a means of transport.

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What is a single-issue movement? How does it differ from a long-term movement? Give examples.

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Differentiate between national and regional parties.

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What is the role of an ordinary citizen in a democracy?

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How has improvement in technology stimulated the globalisation process?

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