Important Questions

Q1. What is the role of the 'Tertiary Sector' in the Indian Economy? +
The tertiary sector is crucial because:
  • It provides basic services like hospitals, educational institutions, and banking.
  • The development of agriculture and industry leads to the development of services like transport and trade.
  • As income levels rise, people demand more services like tourism and shopping.
Q2. Explain the features of 'Black Soil'. +
Black Soil, also known as Regur Soil, is ideal for growing cotton. It is found in the Deccan trap region (Basalt), covering plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. It is rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash, and lime.
Q3. Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement slow down in cities? +
1. Khadi cloth was often more expensive than mass-produced mill cloth.
2. Poor people could not afford to buy Khadi.
3. There were no alternative Indian institutions for students and teachers to join after leaving British schools.

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