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Describe any three characteristics of chain stores in the world.

The three characteristics of chain stores in the world are:

a) A chain store is able to purchase merchandise most economically to their specification.

b) They often direct manufactures.

c) They employ highly skilled specialists.

Study the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow

(i) Identify and name the canal shown in the map.

(ii) Write any four characteristics of this canal.

Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu

of Q. No. 8 :

Which canal connects two oceans? Write any four characteristics of that

Canal.

Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow

(i) Identify and name the steel plant given above. In which State is this plant located?

(ii) Which is the main source of power for this steel plant? Which rail route provides transport facilities to this plant?

(iii) What are the major sources of iron-ore and water for this steel plant?

Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu

of Q. No. 10 :

Explain any three major factors responsible for the establishment of Tata

Iron and Steel industry in Jamshedpur