Who were the Moderates ?
(e) What kinds of cloths had a large market in Europe ?
(f) What is meant by the term Industry?
(g) Why are people considered a resource ?
(h) Name the factors influencing agriculture ?
(i) What is meant by population composition ?
Answers
d)The Early Nationalists, also known as the Moderates, were a group of political leaders in India active between 1885 and 1907. Their emergence marked the beginning of the organised national movement in India.
e)Cotton and silk textiles had a huge market in Europe. Indian textiles were by far the most popular, both for their fine quality and exquisite craftsmanship. Different varieties of Indian textiles were sold in the Western markets; for example, chintz, cossaes or khassa, bandanna and jamdani.
f)The term 'industry' implies an economic activity involving goods production, mineral extraction or provision of consumer services. Industry is the production of goods or related services within an economy. The major source of revenue of a group or company is the indicator of its relevant industry.
g)People are considered as resources because they have skills, mind and knowledge to do various things.Thus without the human resources there will be no other resources.
h) (i) Agriculture is the primary activity that involves cultivation of crops, fruits,vegetables, flowers and rearing of livestock.
(ii) Factors influencing agriculture include topography of soil and climate.
i)Population composition is the description of a population according to characteristics such as age and sex. These data are often compared over time using population pyramids.