Description : Name the states where cotton seed is produced. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Cotton seed is produced in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Description : State uses of limestone. Also mention the states where it is produced. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Limestone is the basic raw material for the cement industry and essential for smelting iron ore in the blast furnace. It is found in association with ... geological formations. It is produced in states like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Description : Mention the two industries that are supported by the cotton textile industry. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The two industries that are supported by the cotton textile industry are: Spinning Dyeing (ii) The major problems faced by the cotton textile industries in India are: Power supply ... The output of labour is low. This industry faces stiff competition with the synthetic fiber industry.
Description : Mention the months in which cotton is sown and the months in which it is harvested. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Cotton is sown from April to August and is harvested between October to March.
Description : Mention the conditions necessary for the growth of cotton. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Temperature: 20°C to 35°C. Rainfall: 80 cm to 120 cm. Soil: Black soil. Cotton is a tropical plant. In areas where the precipitation is insufficient, cotton can be grown with the help of irrigation. During the period of growth of the cotton plant, there should be abundant sunshine.
Description : Mention some problems of cotton textile industry. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Some problems of cotton textile industries are inadequate supply of raw material, machinery is outdated, existence of uneconomic units and low productivity of workers. (ii) The term sick mills means that these operate at a loss rather than at profits.
Description : How were cotton textiles produced in ancient India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : In ancient India, cotton textiles were produced with hand spinning and handloom weaving techniques. After the 18th century, power looms came into use. Our traditional industries suffered a setback during the colonial period because they could not compete with the mill-made cloth from England.
Last Answer : In ancient India, cotton textiles were produced with hand spinning and handloom weaving techniques.
Description : Mention any two problems faced by the cotton textile industry of India. -Geography
Last Answer : • Problem of raw material: ‘Long staple’ fibre is best fibre but most of the cotton grown in India is the ‘short staple’ fibre. • International competition: Countries like Taiwan, South Korea and Japan are giving a stiff competition.
Description : Mention two differences between Alluvial Soil and Black Cotton Soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Alluvial Soil Black Soil 1. Alluvial soil is very fertile as it is rich in mineral nutrients like potash and lime. 1. The black soils are made of extremely fine material, i. e., clayey material ... from the sediments deposited by rivers. 2. The soil is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
Description : Mention two problems of the Cotton Textile industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Three problems faced by the cotton textile industry are : (i) Shortage of raw material. India has still to face shortage of raw material and has to import it. (ii) Obsolete Machinery (iii) Competition with synthetic fibre which is cheapand aurable.
Description : In what way does the cotton industry contribute to the economy of India ? Mention any three relevant factors. -Geography
Last Answer : The contribution of cotton industry to the economy of India are : 1. It is the premier industry of India. 2. Directly or indirectly more than 2 crore people depend upon this industry. 3. India is the world’s third largest exporter of cotton textiles.
Description : (i) Mention two reasons for the importance of the cotton textile industry. (ii) Mention one reason responsible for its poor performance. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons for the importance of the cotton textile industry. (1) Directly or indirectly 2 crore people which is nearly 40% of the whole country's labour force depend on this ... due to inadequate supply of good quality raw material and outdated machinery which lead to its poor performance.
Description : Which are the two major cotton producing states of North India ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are the two major cotton producing states of North India. Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of cotton: (i) It grows well in drier parts of the black ... rainfall or irrigation. (iv) It requires 21 frost free days and bright sunshine for its growth.
Description : How were the cotton textile produced in ancient India? -Geography
Last Answer : The cotton Industry has a long history. In ancient times, cotton was produced with hand spinning and handloom weaving techniques. Later after the advent of British in 18th-century power looms came into use. This stopped the use of traditional handloom weaving technique.
Description : Asseriton: Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene Reason The Bt gene is derived form a bacterium
Last Answer : Asseriton: Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene Reason The Bt ... If both the assertion and reason are false
Description : Consider the following statements (A-D) about organic farming. (A) Utilizes genetically modified crops like Bt cotton (B) Uses only naturally produced inputs like compost (C) Does not use pesticides and urea (D) Produces vegetables ... C and D (b) C and D only (c) B and C only (d) A and B only
Last Answer : (c) B and C only
Description : How is peat produced? Mention one feature of it. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Peat is produced by decaying of plants in swamps. Features: It has a low carbon high moisture contents and low heating capacity.
Description : Which are the leading states in the production of cotton in India? -Do You Know?
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Description : Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched? 1. Kerala Tapioca 2. Maharashtra Cotton 3. West Bengal Jute 4. Gujarat Groundnut Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The leading states in the production of cotton in India are: [NDA 2003] (a) Maharashtra and Gujarat (b) Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh (c) Maharashtra and Punjab (d) Gujarat and Punjab
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which are the leading states in the production of cotton in India?
Last Answer : Maharashtra and Gujarat
Description : 1. Which international tennis event is played on a grass court? 2. By which would Desert plants be characterised? 3. The distribution of power between Centre and the States is based on which scheme? ... ? 20. In the Interim Government formed in the year 1946, who held the portfolio of Defence?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Wimbeldon 2. By sunken stomata 3. Government of India Act, 1935 4. Regur 5. Lord William Bentinck 6. Chromatography 7. Bill Gates 8. Production of goods and services 9. Regur 10. ... . P. Singh 17. Madhya Pradesh 18. Due to the presence of urochrome 19. Karnataka 20. Baldev Singh
Description : Mention the conditions necessary for growing linseed and name the states where it is grown? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Linseed is a tropical plant, and it thrives where the temperature averages around 20°C. The annual rainfall between 45 cm to 75 cm is best suited for its cultivation. Linseed is sown ... -March. Linseed producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan and Karnataka.
Description : Name the hormones produced only during pregnancy in human female. Mention their source organ. -Biology
Last Answer : The hormones produced only during pregnancy in human female are human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), human Placental Lactogen (hPL) and relaxin. The source of hCG and hPL — Placenta, and Relaxin — Ovary.
Description : A student took solid quicklime in a china dish and added a small amount of water in it. State the type of sound produced in the reaction. Mention the type of reaction?
Last Answer : Answer. The hissing sound is produced as it is an exothermic reaction. Combination reaction.