Description : (i) Kolkata is an important cotton manufacturing centre even though West Bengal is not a leading producer of cotton. -Geography
Last Answer : Reasons- (i) Because Kolkata has humid climate, inexpensive labour, excellent means of transport and power is easily available as coal at Raniganj only raw material in not there which is easily made ... . Indigenous wool is of poor quality and have' to depend on other countries for raw materials.
Description : Which state of India is the leading producer of sunflower? -Geography
Last Answer : Karnataka state
Description : Which State is the leading producer of the following minerals ? -Geography
Last Answer : Leading producer stales for the following minerals : (i) Coal—Jharkhand. (ii) Oil—Maharastra. (iii) Manganese—Orissa.
Description : Which state is the leading producer of Jute ? Give any two factors responsible for this. -Geography
Last Answer : West Bengal is the leading producer of jute. Two factors are: 1. Alluvial soil is deposited by Ganga and its distributaries. 2. It receives rainfall between 150 to 200 cm. and has 80% to 90% of relative humidity.
Description : Which Indian State is the leading cotton producer? (1) Gujarat (2) Maharashtra (3) Andhra Pradesh (4) Madhya Pradesh
Last Answer : (1) Gujarat Explanation: Gujarat is the leading cotton growing state while Maharashtra devotes the largest area to cotton cultivation in the country. With an estimated 4 million farms. India has the largest area devoted to cotton production in the world.
Description : (i) Name any two methods of fishing. (ii) Mention the leading state for fish production in the Western Coast of India. State two reasons for the -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The two methods of fishing are : 1. Drifting 2. Trawling (ii) Kerala is the leading state for fish production in the western coast of India. The fishing industry has developed in ... lagoons and some of the coast remains calm for a long time which is quite convenient for fishing operations.
Description : Name the leading state for sugar industry in Peninsular India. Name its two centres. -Geography
Last Answer : Maharashtra is the leading state of the sugar industry in Peninsular India. The two centers are Ahmednagar and Kolhapur The sugar industry has shifted from North India to peninsular India mainly because ... season in south is nearly 7-8 months from October and continues till May and June,
Description : Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil. Name any two oil refineries in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : Largest producer state of mineral oil is Maharashtra. Two oil refineries of India are: 1. Trombay refinery (Gujarat) 2. Mathura refinery (U.P.)
Description : India is the largest producer of tea. State the climatic factors necessary for its growth. -Geography
Last Answer : Climatic factors necessary for tea are: Temperature required is between 15° to 35°C (under shade), but 25°C is most suitable. Rainfall should be between 150 cm to 250 cm, well distributed throughout the year
Description : (i) Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Largest producer of mineral oil is Assam. (ii) Two coastal oil refineries are Kochi and Chennai. Two inland oil refineries are Barauni and Mathura.
Description : (a) What grade of iron-ore is mostly mined in India ? Name two leading iron-ore producing states. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Hematite and Magnetite states grade of iron ore is mostly found in India. Two leading iron ore producing states are Orissa and Jharkhand. (b) Lignite is a poor quality coal which has 60% of carbon ... . It is used as raw material in cement industry and 2. As flux in iron and steel industry.
Description : What are the uses of copper? Name the two leading copper production states of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Even though India has rich and varied minerals available the availability and production of copper were poor. The various uses of Copper are as follows: Copper consist the quality like ductility ... district of Jharkhand. Also, Khetri mines in Rajasthan are the popular copper mines of India.
Description : (i) Name the largest cotton producing state in India. (ii) What are the geographical conditions required for the growth of cotton? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Gujarat. (ii) Temperature: 20°C to 30°C. Rainfall: 50 cm to 100 cm.
Description : State two ways in which Cotton industry in India is influenced by climate conditions. -Geography
Last Answer : The two ways in which Cotton Industry in India is influenced by climatic conditions are: 1. Cotton yam produced in a humid region is finer and more durable. 2. Cotton threads do not easily break in humid climate.
Description : State three main problems faced by 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 in global market.
Description : Which are leading tea producing areas of Asia. -Geography
Last Answer : China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Thailand
Description : Give three reasons to explain why Japan occupies a leading position among the fishing nations of the world. -Geography
Last Answer : Japan is a country of islands whose coast is dotted with four thousand villages of fishermen with several safe ports which help in fishing. Japan has large continental shelf which is ideal for the ... These big ships are floating factories as the fish is packed and exported from the ship itself.
Description : With reference to rice cultivation, answer the following : (i) Name two leading states in the production of rice. -Geography
Last Answer : With reference to rice : (i) Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (ii) Two advantages of growing rice in nurseries are : 1. It increases the yield by 45%. 2. Uses water economically.
Description : State an important difference between the climatic requirements for growing cotton and jute. -Geography
Last Answer : Climatic requirements for growing cotton : Temperature: 20°C to 32°C and atleast 200 frost free days. Rainfall: Ranging between 50 cm to 120 cm abundant sunshine is required during ripening period. ... a hot climate with high atmospheric humidity. Rainfall : Ranging between 150 cm to 200 cm.
Description : Name a state which produces short staple cotton. Which climatic and soil conditions favour the cultivation of cotton in the state mentioned ? -Geography
Last Answer : Maharashtra. Climate condition: Temperature: 20°C to 32°C at least 200 frost free climate. Rainfall: Between 50 cm to 120 cm abundant sunshine is required during ripening. Soil: Black Cotton soil is ideal.
Description : Mexico is the world’s major producer of ______ -Geography
Last Answer : Correct Answer is : c) Silver
Description : Which country is the world’s largest producer of coffee? -Geography
Last Answer : Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee.
Description : ‘Though Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of sugar mills yet Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar’. -Geography
Last Answer : Climate: Sugarcane is a tropical crop. Peninsular India has tropical climate which gives higher yield per unit area as compared to north India. Higher sucrose: Due to favourable climatic conditions, the ... of nearly four months in the north. Whereas it is of nearly 7-8 months in the south.
Description : Give a reason for each of the following 1. Ahmedabad is an important cotton textile producing centre in India. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because Ahmedabad lies near cotton belt of India and there is no problem of cheap and quality raw material. 2. They need less capital so they suits our economy. 3. Because they get their raw material from oil refineries.
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 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 : Give two reasons why the woollen industry has not developed as well as the cotton industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Woollen textile industry has not developed as the cotton textile industry because: 1. The need for woollens is limited to the winter months in northern India. 2. Indigenous wool is of poor quality and have’ to depend on other countries for raw materials.
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 : Explain two factors affecting the development of the cotton textile in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors affecting the development of the cotton textile in India are : 1. Competition with synthetic textile. 2. Obsolete Machinery.
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 : Explain any four problems faced by cotton textile industries in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The Cotton textile industry is agro-based Industry and provides living to many farmers, cotton ball pluckers and workers. The factors that responsible for its localization are : 1. Availability of ... output of labour is also one challenge. This could be addressed by making the labourers efficient.
Description : Discuss any two factors which have influenced Ahmedabad to develop as the largest centre of cotton textile industry in Gujarat. -Geography
Last Answer : Ahmedabad is the largest centre of cotton textile in Gujarat and the second-largest centre after Mumbai. 1. Ahmedabad lies near the main cotton-growing region of India and there is no problem of ... Even the mills produce cheap cloth. This cloth finds ready market amongst the poor masses of India.
Description : Write two factors which have facilitated the setting up of cotton textile industry in Mumbai. -Geography
Last Answer : The two factors are : (a) The black soil in the hinterland of Mumbai works as the basic raw materials for cotton. (b) Mumbai enjoys humid climate which is essential for this industry because the thread does not break so frequently in such climate.
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 : With reference to the cotton textile industry answer the following questions: -Geography
Last Answer : 1. (a) Raw material is grown in Maharashtra itself and is also easily available from neighbouring states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. (b) Humid climatic condition in Mumbai favours spinning of yam. (c) Cheap hydroelectric power is available. 2. Ahmadabad and Jamnagar
Description : (i) Why is the cotton textile industry called an agro-based industry ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile is called an agro-based industry because for its raw material it depends on cotton which is an agricultural product. (ii) It is more widespread than the jute industry because India has tropical climate where cotton is mainly used for clothing.
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 : Give geographical reasons for the following : (i) Kolkata has many cotton mills though cotton is not grown in West Bengal. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Kolkata has all the other factors which are required for a cotton mill except providing raw material. It has sufficient power s-xpjav because ?! is very dose to the coal mines . It has ... instead of sugar, the demand of sugar and khandsari is more so the ptoduction of cane gur is less.
Description : Which movement gave a major impetus to the cotton industry? How did it take place? -Geography
Last Answer : The Swadeshi movement gave a major impetus to the cotton Industry as there was a call for boycotting all British made goods in favour of Indian goods.
Description : Give a brief account on cotton textile industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry has three sub sectors i.e. handloom, power loom and mill sectors. Handloom sector is labour-intensive and provides employment to semi-skilled workers. (ii) This sector ... recorded constant growth in this industry since World Ward I till 1970 but now it has declined.
Description : Compare the different pattern of development of jute and cotton industry. -Geography
Last Answer : The developments in the jute industry: 1. In 2005 the National Jute policy was formulated to Increase productivity of jute and increase the quality of the produced Jute. 2. The government made the jute ... it. 3. As steel products are needed in every other sector too, its demand has increased.
Description : Which state of India is the leading producer of ‘groundnut’? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Gujarat is the state of India is the leading producer of ‘groundnut’.
Description : Which State in India is the leading producer of Sulphur? (1) Assam (2) Maharashtra (3) Punjab (4) Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : (2) Maharashtra Explanation: Sulphur is a non-metallic chemical element identified by the letter S. For a list of sulphur's chemical properties, please click here. Sulphur is a ... numerous products including fertilizers and other chemicals. Maharashtra is the leading producer of sulphur in India.
Description : Which state is the leading producer of the following minerals? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Coal: Jharkhand (ii) Oil: Maharashtra. (iii) Manganese: Orissa (Odisha).
Description : Which US state has the sugar maple as its state tree and is the leading US producer of maple sugar?
Last Answer : Vermont
Description : Which Indian state is the leading producer of coffee? a. Meghalaya b. Andhra Pradesh c. Karnataka d. Tamil Nadu
Last Answer : c. Karnataka
Description : Which Indian state is the leading producer of coffee? a. Meghalaya b. Andhra Pradesh c. Karnataka
Description : Why is West Bengal the leading producer of Jute, the second important fibre crop of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Jute is the second most important fibre crop of India. (ii) West Bengal, especially the Hooghly basin of the state, is the leading jute-producing area of the country on ... of growth and sufficient availibility of water have favoured jute cultivation in the Hooghly basin of West Bengal.
Description : Which pair of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : Of all Indian states, Andhra Pradesh leads the production of tobacco. The other prominent tobacco growing states are Karnataka and Telangana.
Description : Which pair of states is the leading producer of tabacco in India? -Do You Know?