Q25 of 26 Page 1

Why do multinational corporation (MNC) set up their offices and factories in certain areas only? Explain any five reasons.

Multinational corporation for MNC set up their offices and factories only in certain areas due to the following reasons:

1. A multinational corporation is set up in those areas where there is easily available raw material in abundance. This will save the cost of procuring raw material and transporting it to their site of manufacturing.


2. It is set up in an area which has good transportation facilities from the manufacturing area to the market area.


3. Another factor considered in setting up of an MNC is the easy accessibility to the market.


4. MNCs are also willing to set up in those areas which have favorable government policies.


5. Availability of cheap labour is also considered.


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“Roadways still have an edge over railways in India.” Support the statement with examples.

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Compare the situation of Belgium and Sri Lanka considering their location, size, and cultural aspects.

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How does the idea of power-sharing emerge? Explain different forms that have common arrangements of power sharing.


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Describe the importance of democratic government as an accountable and legitimate government.

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(A) Two features A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these with the help of the following information and write correct names on the lines market near them.

(a) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.


(b) The city where the Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.


(B) Locate and label any three of the following with appropriate symbol on the same given outline political map of India.


(i) Kalpakkam – Nuclear Power Plant


(ii) Vijaynagar – Iron and Steel Plant


(iii) Noida – Software Technology Park


(iv) Sardar Sarovar – Dam


Note: The following question are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lies of Q. No. 26 Attempt any five questions.


(i) Name the state where Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.


(ii) Name the state where Gandhiji violated the Salt Law.


(iii) Name the state where ‘Chauri-Chaura’ incident took place.


(iv) Name the state where Paradeep Sea Port is located.


(v) Name the state where Vijaynagar Iron and Steel Plant is located.


(vi) Name the state where Noida Software Technology Park is located.


(vii) On which river Sardar Sarovar Dam constructed?