Description : List three measures undertaken by the government to conserve and develop forestry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The measures undertaken by the Govt, to conserve and develop forestry in India are : 1. The Govt, has allocated funds in the Five Years Plans to enhance forest conservation ... of infrastructure, protection and conservation of sacred groves and conservation and restoration of unique vegetation.
Description : Why did the colonial government never try to conserve resources? -Geography
Last Answer : The colonial government never tried to conserve resources because they were utilising them on a massive scale to aid in their growth and progress of industries and trade. Trade was ... railroads for communication and transportation of goods, supplies, ammunition and soldiers across the country.
Description : Regional Rural Banks arc sponsored by (1) Nationalized Commercial Bank (2) Reserve Bank of India (3) State Bank of India (4) Government of India
Last Answer : (1) Nationalized Commercial Bank Explanation: The Narasimham committee conceptualized the foundation of regional rural banks in India. Five regional rural banks were set up on October 2. 1975. There ... Bank. United Bank of India and United Commercial Bank, which sponsored the regional rural banks.
Description : Regional Rural Banks are sponsored by (1) Nationalised Commercial Bank (2) Reserve Bank of India (3) State Bank of India (4) Government of India
Last Answer : Nationalised Commercial Bank
Description : Today, the need to conserve water resources has become greater that ever. Explain. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The need to conserve water has become greater in recent times because of growing population pressure which has resulted in the depletion and pollution of the groundwater. (ii) ... rainwater -harvesting, reuse and recycling of water should be undertaken for the conservation of water.
Description : Give three reasons to justify the need to conserve water. -Geography
Last Answer : We need to conserve water because : 1. Monsoon rain is unevenly distributed. 2. Because of over-exploitation the water table has lowered down. 3. Scarcity of water is caused by pollution of water by domestic and industrial usage. Conservation of water is required.
Description : Why should we conserve water resources? What values do we reflect by conserving water resources? -Geography
Last Answer : Water scarcity is possible to pose the greatest challenge on account of its increased demand coupled with shrinking supplies due to overutilization and pollution. Water is a cyclic resource ... conservation helps to restructure the water cycle process and increases the underground water level.
Description : Mention any four aims of the revised Forest Policy of 1988. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. To maintain environmental stability though massive afforestation and social forestry programmes. 2. To check on soil erosion in the catchment areas of the rivers, lakes and reservoirs and ... with involvement of women to achieve the objectives and minimize pressure on the existing forest.
Description : Why do we need to conserve forest and wildlife resources? Explain any three reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : Wildlife and forests must be conserved for the following reasons: Biodiversity persists in a particular region because of forests so it is important to save a different kind of species with the help ... air which is important for human beings and keep a stable climatic condition for human health.
Description : Give two reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forest resource. -Geography
Last Answer : • Forests provide many major and minor products like wood, gum, fibre, fruits etc. • They play a significant role in the prevention and control of soil erosion.
Description : Why should we conserve mineral and energy resources? -Geography
Last Answer : Any resource that is of economic interest and available for eventual economic extraction from the earth's crust is called a mineral resource. Any resource that can produce heat, power life, move ... come to a halt leading to a halt in development and overall lowering of human living conditions.
Description : How do we need to conserve mineral resources? -Geography
Last Answer : In order to conserve mineral resources, we must see to that our consumption of minerals does not increase our wants. We must remember that these resources are one of the greatest gifts of God and we must use these in such a manner that our future generations also enjoy this gift.
Description : Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter? (1) Entry 17, List III in Schedule VII-Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (2) Residuary Powers under Art. 248 (3) Emergency Powers (4) Art. 48 in the Directive Principles
Last Answer : (4) Art. 48 in the Directive Principles Explanation: Article 48 of the Indian Constitution calls upon the state to improve animal husbandry and agriculture. It states that the State shall endeavour ... the breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
Description : Why is the dependency ratio higher in rural areas than in urban areas ? State two reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : Dependency ratio is higher in rural areas because : 1. Birth rates are higher in rural areas. 2. Large numbers of adults migrate to urban areas in search of jobs. 3. Adults who migrate return to their rural homes after retirement.
Description : With reference to the linear rural settlement pattern, answer the following: (i) How does this pattern develop ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Linear rural settlements develop along a stream, inhabited by different tribal groups or the fishing villages in the coastal areas. (ii) Manipur, Balaghat in M.P., Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh.
Description : Give three reasons for the large-scale migration from rural to urban areas. -Geography
Last Answer : Three reasons for largescale migration are: 1. Employment - people migrate in large number from rural to urban areas as the urban areas provide vast scope of employment in industries, trade, transport and ... laws place of residence once married. A large number of girls move to the cities as well.
Description : With reference to the circular rural settlement pattern, answer the following: (i) How does this pattern develop ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) When the houses are constructed along the banks of a pond, tank or a lake, the settlement takes the shape of a circle. People prefer to build houses near the source of water. In this pattern ... 1. The upper Ganga-Yamuna Doab region. 2. In the parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Description : The dependency ratio is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Give two reasons to explain why. -Geography
Last Answer : The following are the reasons for higher dependency ratio in the rural areas as compared to urban areas: 1. Birth rates are higher in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas. 2. ... . Adults who migrate to urban areas in search of jobs come back to their rural homes in old age.
Description : What are rural settlements? What are the two types of the rural settlements in the world? -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Rural settlements are most closely and directly related to land. They are dominated by primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing etc. The settlements size is relatively small. ... . (ii) A cultural feature-place of worship or a market binds the settlement together.
Description : How are rural settlements different from the urban settlements in India? Explain. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The rural settlements derive their life support from land based primary economic activity whereas urban settlements depend on secondary and tertiary sectors. (ii) Urban settlements act as nodes ... are intimate whereas in urban areas, life is complex and fast and social relations are formal.
Description : Discuss the problems of rural settlements in the developing countries of the world. -Geography
Last Answer : Problems of Rurjil Settlement (i) Rural settlements in the developing countries are large in number and poorly equipped with infrastructure. (ii) Supply of water to rural settlements in developing countries ... rain and flood, the houses made up of mud, wood, thatch remain susceptible to damage.
Description : In the rural areas male-selective out migration leaving their wives behind puts extra physical as well -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cooperation (ii) Social respect and feeling of gratitude (iii) Make them empowered in all respect. (Women Empowerment)
Description : Age and skill selective migration from rural areas has not affected adversely to which of the following demographic attribute? -Geography
Last Answer : (d) Balance in age and sex composition
Description : What are the basic differences between rural and urban settlements in India? -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Rural Settlements derive their basic economic needs from land based primary economic activities whereas urban settlements depend on processing of raw materials and manufacturing of finished goods as well as a ... , on the other hand, way of life is complex and fast with formal social relations.
Description : Describe the watershed development and management programme initiated by the central and state government. -Geography
Last Answer : Watershed Management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. Programmes: The central and state governments have initiated many watershed ... to generate awareness regarding benefits of watershed development and management among the people.
Description : How does water threaten human welfare? Or Why is it necessary to conserve water resources? Give reasons.
Last Answer : a) Scarcity of water: Due to high population, increasing urbanization and rising standard of living, there is a growing scarcity of water felt all over India. b) Use of degraded water: In ... of the cropped area in India is still rainfed , which is uncertain and irregular which affects agriculture.
Description : The second Green Revolution aims at increasing agricultural output to promote (1) Availability of easy credit to big farmers (2) Co-operative farming (3) Inclusive growth (4) Development of rural sector
Last Answer : (3) Inclusive growth Explanation: In the Indian context, the Second Green Revolution is a change in agricultural production widely thought necessary to feed and sustain the growing population on ... as partners of development instead of a mere beneficiary of some government schemes or programme.
Last Answer : Inclusive growth
Description : What is the importance of resources ? Why is it necessary to conserve them?
Last Answer : Resources are vital for any developmental activity. Economic development of a country is depended on the availability of resources. Resources are in limited quantity. Most of them are non ... the resource for the future generation. It also helps in avoiding wastages and preventing pollution.
Description : Consider the following four statements (1-4) about certain desert animals such as kangaroo, rat. (1) They have dark colour and high rate of reproduction and excrete solid urine. (2) They do ... water. (4) They excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature.
Last Answer : (c) 3 and 4
Description : Watershed development project sponsored by the Central Govt and is implemented by Gram Panchayat with people’s participation. A. Pradhanmantri Water Conservation Project. B. Haryali. C. Rain water harvesting. D. Water Revolution.
Last Answer : B. Haryali.
Description : How the availability of water and land forms influence the distribution of population in the world? Explain with examples. -Geography
Last Answer : There are many factors influencing the distribution of population availability of water and landforms are of them. (i) Availability of Water: An important factor for life, people, on all ... tend to be less populated. Ganga plains are densely populated whereas Himalayas are scarcely populated.
Description : Name two plantation crops grown in the Central America and West Indies -Geography
Last Answer : Coffee and Cocoa.
Description : Why do Mexico and other countries in Central America lag behind in industrial development? -Geography
Last Answer : They lag behind in industrial development because most of these countries are small and do not have adequate power resources and raw materials needed for industrial development.
Description : How are the central low lands of Australia divided? -Geography
Last Answer : The central lowlands are divided into three basins they are: 1. The Murray Darling Basin 2. The Lake Eyre Basin 3. The Carpentaria Lowlands
Description : Africa is known as the Central Continent. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : Africa is almost at the centre of the earth and surrounded by other continents, so it is referred to as central continent. Moreover, the equator passes almost at the centre of Africa.
Description : Apart from the Central Level Planning, what are the other levels in the multilevel planning ? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. State-level planning. 2. District-level planning. 3. Block-level planning. 4. Panchayat level planning.
Description : Name the important cities with high density of population in South America? -Geography
Last Answer : Most of the population of South America is concentrated in big cities and ports like Buenes Aires, Rio-de-Janerio, Valparaiso, Sao Paulo etc., Density of population is mainly found in the coastal belt.
Description : Density of population in Australia is low. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : The distribution of population in Australia is uneven and sparse. It is a country with very low density of population. The average density is only 3 persons per sq.km. It is because ... continent is covered by desert and semi desert. In Australia urban population is more than rural population.
Description : (i) Define index of concentration. (ii) How is it useful in the study of population? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Index of concentration is the proportion of the population living in each state or union territory to the total population of India. (ii) Index concentration is a very useful method to understand the uneven nature of distribution ... for U.P. in 2001 was : \(rac {166}{1027} \) x 100 = 16.16
Description : Differentiate between natural growth of population and migratory growth of population. -Geography
Last Answer : Natural Growth of Population 1. The difference between natural birth-rate and death rate is called natural growth of population. 2. It is prevalent in developing countries. Migratory Growth of ... is called the migratory growth of population. 2. It is mostly seen in developed countries.
Description : Explain why sex composition is an important demographic attribute of the population in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Sex composition is a very important demographic attribute of population. Separate data for males and females is important for various types of planning and for other demographic characteristics such as ... in society. Only then India can look forward for the overall development of the country.
Description : Define density of population. What is India’s density of population as per the 2011 census ? -Geography
Last Answer : Density of population is a ratio of total population to the total area of the country or a part of it. \(Density\, of\, Population = rac{ Total\,Population}{Total\,area}\) India’s density of population as per the 2011 census is 382 persons per sq. km.
Description : Explain any three factors that influence the spatial distribution of population in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The three factors are : 1. Terrain: The plains have encouraged higher density of population as compared to mountain region. The steep slope of the Himalayas restrict the availability of land ... rural folk. Urban areas provide vast scope for employment in industries, trade, transport and services.
Description : What is the index of concentration of population ? Which state in India has the maximum index of -Geography
Last Answer : Index of concentration is defined as the proportion of population living in each State or Union territory to the total population of India and is expressed in %. According to 2011 census, Uttar Pradesh has the highest index of concentration (19.5%)
Description : (i) What is the present population of India? (ii) With reference to the percentage of world population, state India’s position in the world. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) According to the census 2011, the population of India was 1.21 billion and it can be estimated that the present population of India will be more than 1.21 billion. (ii) India’s position in the world is second with reference to the world population.
Description : What is the difference between arithmetic density of population and physiological density of population? -Geography
Last Answer : Arithmetic Density of Population Physiological Density of Population Total population/total area Total population/net cultivated area
Description : What are the two negative impacts of the high percentage of non-working population on the Indian economy ? -Geography
Last Answer : The two negative impacts are : 1. Low Economic Progress: Due to a large number of people being unemployed, there is poverty and low standard of living. 2. Poor Social Welfare: It corresponds to a high burden of youth dependency on Indian economy.
Description : Mention the Period of Stagnant Population and Period of Population Explosion in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Period of stagnant population —1901-1921 Period of population explosion — 1951-1981.
Description : What are the two main causes for an increase in the number of high population density areas in the Indian region ? -Geography
Last Answer : The two main causes for an increase in the number of high population density areas in the Indian region are : 1. The large scale migration of people from the surrounding ... People migrate to urban areas because of availability of better educational facilities especially that higher education.