Geography

Mention two steps taken by the government to boost agricultural production
Name two varieties of millet grown in India
What is the soil requirement for growing millet
Practicing mixed farming gives security to farmers
Ratoon cropping is gaining popularity among sugarcane cultivators
Where do the following iron and steel plants get their supply of iron ore
Study the data of distribution of temperature and rain
Karnataka has developed as an important state for the growth of the Silk industry
With reference to sugar industries
Ahmedabad is an important cotton textile producing centre
Cottage industries are significant for our economy
Petrochemical industries are usually located close to the oil refineries
Roadways are an important means of transport in India
Why are South Indian rivers not ideal for the inland water transport
Mention one advantage of coastal shipping
Nearly seventy percent of Indians do not use air transport
A well-developed transport network is important for industrial growth
Water transport is not as popular as land transport in India
The railway is an important means of transport as compared to airways
Mention one disadvantage of rail transport
What impact does the waste accumulation have on the Quality of air
What impact does the waste accumulation have on the Quality of water
Mention two ways in which the decomposition of waste in open areas
What can an individual do to reduce waste at home
Why must segregation of waste be done before disposal
How has composting proven to be a great help in managing waste
Trees must be planted in the industrial areas
Chemical fertilizers must be replaced by organic manure
Plastic and polythene products must be banned
Study the picture given below and answer the questions
Give a reason: Kanyakumari experiences equable climate
Give a reason: Central Maharashtra gets less rainfall than the coastal area of Maharashtra
Give a reason: Jaipur has a higher annual range of temperature than Mumbai
Write three differences between summer monsoon season and retreating monsoon season
Why does alluvial soil differ in texture?
State two cash crops that grow well in alluvial soil
With reference to black soil: Name one important crop which grows in this soil
With reference to black soil, Give one chemical property of this soil
Give one geographical reason: Red soil requires irrigation
Give one geographical reason: Afforestation prevents soil from getting eroded
Give one geographical reason: Laterite soil is red in colour
What is soil erosion?
Mention two causes of soil erosion in India
Name an area in India where Tropical Monsoon forest is found
How is Tropical Monsoon forest of great commercial value to India
With reference to Littoral forest, Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots
With reference to Littoral forest, Name one area in India
Name a state in India where thorn and scrub forest is found
Give two ways by which the trees that are found here have adapted to the climate
Give two ways in which forests are important