Geography

Mention one forest conservation method followed in India
There is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, yet we need irrigation
Name three traditional means of irrigation
Give a reason why traditional means of irrigation are still important
Differentiate between Surface water and Ground water
Mention two reasons to explain as to why we are facing water scarcity in recent times
What are the advantages of rain water harvesting?
Give two advantages that non-conventional energy sources
Name one off shore oil field of India
What is rain water harvesting?
Name two water harvesting systems practised in India
Mention one advantage of the use of natural gas over coal or petroleum
Mention one advantage of generating power from bio-gas
Name the mineral that toughens steel and makes it rust-proof
Name the metal obtained from Bauxite
Which multi-purpose project provides power to both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh?
Why is tea grown on hill slopes
Why tea bushes have to be pruned at regular intervals?
Why does the cultivation of rice require a lot of manual labour?
Mention two geographical conditions which suit the cultivation of rice
Give a geographical reason: Cotton is a labour-intensive crop
Give a geographical reason: Jute is retted after it has been harvested
Give a geographical reason: The growing of pulses is important in India
Why is agriculture important in India?
Name the two main agricultural seasons of India
Name the private sector iron and steel plant of India
Mention any two problems faced by the cotton textile industry of India
Give a geographical reason: Silk industry is doing particularly well in Karnataka
Give a geographical reason: Petrochemical products are gaining popularity in modern times
Give a geographical reason: The electronics industry is proving to be an asset
Name the following: A city most famous for electronics
Name the following: The location of an iron and steel industry set up with German collaboration
Name the following: A by-product of sugar industry which is used in the manufacture of wax
Give two reasons for the means of transport being called the lifelines of a nation's economy
Give two ways in which rail transport is useful for the people of India
State one advantage of inland waterways
State one advantage of roadways
State one disadvantage of water transport
Give three reasons as to why airways are becoming a popular means of transport
Give two reasons as to why there is a need for safe waste disposal
How can waste be reused? Explain with the help of an example
What do you mean by the term - Segregation
What do you mean by the term - Composting
What do you mean by the term - Dumping
Mention the four seasons that prevail in India
State the agricultural benefits derived from: The Westerly Depressions in Punjab
State the agricultural benefits derived from: The Kalbaisakhi in Assam
Give a reason: Kolkata receives heavier rain than Lucknow
Give a reason: The Summer Monsoon winds blows over the Arabian Sea
Give a reason: Thar is a desert