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 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 : Briefly explain two reasons for forests being an important natural resource. -Geography
Last Answer : Forest are important natural resource because : (i) They provide timber, medicinal plants etc. (ii) They help in purifying air and giving rain.
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 : Give three reasons for rapid depletion of forest resources in India in the past. -Geography
Last Answer : Three reasons for rapid depletion of forest resources are : (i) Increase in Population. (ii) Industrial Growth. (iii) Defects in the method of farming (slash and burn farming). (iv) Dependence of forest fuel for energy. (any three)
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 : 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 : Mention two reasons to explain why there is a higher percentage of forest cover in Northeast India. -Geography
Last Answer : The forests in Northeast India are found in hot humid areas with an average annual rainfall of above 200 cm and the relative humidity is more than 70%. The average temperature is 24°C. Hilly topography, ... is also low. As a result, mass falling or cutting down of trees has not taken place.
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 : 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 : Write two reasons why monsoon deciduous forest are commercially more valuable than other types of forests. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons : (i) They are found in pure stands. (ii) They are not very dense therefore easily accessible.
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 : Which of the following programs sponsored by central government aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, -Geography
Last Answer : Correct answer is (b) Haryali
Description : What is resource planning? Why is it essential? ( Explain any three reasons responsible for making resource planning in India. )
Last Answer : i) Resource planning is a technique or skill of proper utilization of resources. ii) An equitable distribution of resources has become essential for a sustained quality of life and global ... is essential to prevent environmental pollution and to avoid wastages in the exploitation of resources.
Description : State two ways in which forest area in our country can be increased. -Geography
Last Answer : Forest area can be increased by : 1. Massive trees plantations. 2. Vigorous restrictions on the reckless felling of trees. 3. Much of the area reclaimed from the forest for agriculture should be retired from cultivation and brought back under forest.
Description : With reference to Forest Conservation Movement, explain the Chipko Movement. Give the reason for its success. -Geography
Last Answer : Chipko movement means people sticking to the tree. Chipko movement was a movement that took place to save trees by the people living in the Garhwal Himalaya. Chipko, literally means to stick with ... and then cut the trees. So, the loggers had to withdraw themselves without cutting the trees.
Description : Give an example of a non-renewable resource that is non- recyclable also. -Geography
Last Answer : A non-renewable resource is a finite resource. It cannot renew itself completely, making it a valuable and limited in quantity. An example of a renewable resource is coal. Coal is a fossil fuel ... It takes billions of years to form naturally, so it is considered to be a non-renewable resource.
Description : Why is there an urgent need to conserve and manage our water resources ? Mention three reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Precondition for life : Water is necessary for life on earth. It is believed that life originated in water before it invaded land. Water is in fact a precondition of life. (ii) Water ... : It is essential to conserve and manage water because its overuse and misuse has lead to water scarcity.
Description : Give two reasons to explain why India is considered to be a subcontinent. -Geography
Last Answer : India is called a subcontinent because of its : 1. Vast size. 2. Diversity like: The Thar desert, The ice-covered lofty Himalayas in the north, Vast Indo-Gangetic plains to its south, The Deccan plateau, The high temperature and heavy rains of the tropical monsoon climate.
Description : In the Brahmaputra river basin, floods are almost an annual feature. Give two reasons to explain why. -Geography
Last Answer : The cause of floods in this river basin is heavy rainfall of around 250 cms at the time of rainy season. Besides, due to formation of silt by the river Brahmaputra along with its tributaries, the ... and in course of time it vents due to water pressure resulting in a lot of areas getting flooded.
Description : Give two reasons to explain why transport plays an important part in the development of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Transport plays an important part in the development of India as : (i) Needed to connect remote and inaccessible parts of the country. (ii) Helps in extending relief during disasters and calamities.
Description : Give two reasons to explain why the use of renewable power resources is on the rise. -Geography
Last Answer : Use of renewable power resources is on the rise because: 1. Exhaustible resources such as coal, mineral oil, etc., are fund or stock resources with limited to time-span which will not last long. 2. Non-conventional energy resources are cost-efficient in the long run as the material cost is nil.
Description : The Chhota Nagpur Industrial Region is also known as the ‘Ruhr of India’. Give two reasons to explain why ? -Geography
Last Answer : The Chota Nagpur industrial region is also known as the Ruhr of India' because : Different types of minerals like coal, iron ore, bauxite, mica, etc., are available in this region ... helped in the development of different types of mineral-based industries like iron and steel industry, etc.
Description : Give two reasons to explain why India is called a subcontinent. -Geography
Last Answer : India is separated from the rest of Asia in the north by a chain of lofty mountains, oceans and season all the three sides. The entire region comes under the influence of the tropical ... distinctive climatic pattern. Due to the vastness and diversities, India is considered to be a sub-continent.
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 : Well irrigation is still practiced in many parts of the country. Give two reasons to explain why. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. A well is by far the simplest and cheapest source of irrigation and the poor Indian farmers can afford it. 2. A well is an independent source of irrigation and can be used as and when the ... and cannot be used at will. The farmer has to pay no tax for well irrigation unlike canal irrigation.
Description : (i) Which is the largest agro-based industry in India? (ii) Give two reasons to explain why this industry is important to India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry. (ii) 1. About 16% of industrial capital and 20% of industrial labour in India is engaged in the cotton textile industry. 2. Nearly 10 lac industrial workers ... industry. It contributes . substantially to the export trade of India. (iii) Readymade garment industry.
Description : Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purpose. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. They are very dense. Transport is not possible. 2. Ebony and Mahogany
Description : Give three reasons to explain the development of sugar industry in Maharashtra. -Geography
Last Answer : Maharashtra is the most important state where sugarcane cultivation and sugar mills are integrated in co-operative system. In fact, Maharashtra has emerged as India's largest producer of sugar, producing ... Longer crushing period of 162 days. 3. Close proximity of mills to the growing areas
Description : Give any three reasons to explain why railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India because; the North Indian plain is densely populated and has a highly developed agriculture and industry. Large scale urbanization has also ... market of the North Indian plain are transported by railways to different parts of the country.
Description : Give three reasons to explain the importance of irrigation in Indian agriculture. -Geography
Last Answer : Lrrigation is important in Indian agriculture because : 1. Uncertainty of Rainfall: The rainfall in India is highly irregular in place and time. Sometimes monsoons arrives early and sometimes ... 4. Commercial crops like sugar cane needs frequent watering which is possible through irrigation only.
Description : Give three reasons to explain why there is a dense network of railways over the North Indian Plains. -Geography
Last Answer : Dense network of railways are found over North Indian plains for the following reasons: This is a plain area which is suitable for the construction of railways. This densely ... developed agricultural and industry. Large scale urbanisation has also helped in the development of railways.
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 : Give reasons to explain the lack of rail transport in Northern India. -Geography
Last Answer : There is lack of rail transport in northern India because it is a mountainous region where construction of roads is comparatively easier than laying railway tracks.
Description : Give two reasons as to why there is a need for safe waste disposal. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. All type of waste pose a challenge to the environment. 2. Untreated waste materials discharged into stream cause depletion of aquatic life.
Description : Why is there a pressing need to use non-conventional sources of energy in India? Give three reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : Non-conventional sources of energy are those forms of energy which is renewable and unlimited. It doesn't cause environmental pollution. Solar energy, Wind, Tide, Biomass and energy from waste material ... . This will cause various consequences on the growth of the national economy of the country.
Description : 1. Differentiate between Surface water and Ground water. 2. Mention two reasons to explain as to why we are facing water scarcity in recent times. -Geography
Last Answer : 1.Surface water Ground water (i) Water found on the surface of the earth is known as surface water. (i) Water located below the earth's surface is known as ground water. (ii ... production, water resources are being over exploited to expand the irrigated areas and the dry season agriculture.
Description : What are the main reasons for deforestation? Suggest measures to conserve forests. -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Clearing forests for agriculture, human habitation, construction of industries etc. Over grazing by domestic animals. Excessive felling of trees. Destruction of wildlife. Desertification.
Description : Explain giving two reasons why there is a need for planned development for a country like India. -Geography
Last Answer : There is a need for planned development for a country like India due to 1. Rapidly increasing population and pressure on physical resources. 2. Growing demand for food and other ... parts of India. 4. Economic progress, social advancement, political development and environment preservation.
Description : Briefly explain each of the following: 1. The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have-stunted growth. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. To minimize loss of water. Lack of water and minerals in the soil. 2. This is due to promotion of Social Forestry. 3. This is due to longer dry season.
Description : Explain why the forest cover in India is shrinking. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Overutilisation of forests: In the earlier days, man's needs were limited. He was dependent on forests only for a few things, although a lot of things can be obtained from forests. Forests are ... India, over 26,200 sq. km. of forest areas were converted into agricultural lands all over India.
Description : (i) Name two important minerals forming the resource base of the Chhattisgarh region. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) . Iron ore, bauxite, limestone and dolomite, (ii) The technique of silk production is called sericulture. Sericulture is a labour intensive industry and provides employment to a large number ... sericulture has become an important industry to this region. (iii) Tussar silk and Mulberry silk.
Description : Define the term ‘Resource’. Do you think that resources are free gifts of nature? Support your argument. -Geography
Last Answer : Everything available in our environment which can be used to satisfy our needs, provided it is technologically accessible and economically feasible and culturally acceptable can be termed as ... of resources. They transform material available in our environment into resources and use them.
Description : Discuss the role of communication as an infrastructural resource in the country’s development. -Geography
Last Answer : The communication system contributes to the development of the economy, social relationship and also helps in promoting cultural unity. In the event of any calamity, accident or emergency, instant means of ... flash the news across the globe so that relief can be rushed to the spot immediately.
Description : (i) What is the importance of transport as an infrastructural resource to industrial economy ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The importance of transport as an infrastructural resource to industrial economy are : 1. It is the basic economic arteries and provides an important link between production and consumption. It plays a key ... of roads in India are : 1. Flat level land. 2. High density of population.
Description : What do you understand by common property resource? -Geography
Last Answer : Common Property Resources can be defined as community’s natural resource where every member has the right to access and usage with some obligations without any body having the right to property or own them.
Description : Why is the location of India in the Indian Ocean considered to be significant ? Give two reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : India stands at the head of the Indian Ocean at the very center of the Eastern Hemisphere commanding trade routes running in all directions. It's location, size and economic resources have made it ... further beyond. Thus, the location of India in the Indian Ocean is considered to be significant.
Description : (i) Define Tourism. (ii) Give two reasons as to why domestic tourism is an important segment of the tourism industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Travelling to less disturbed or polluted natural areas with a view to study, admire and enjoy the beautiful aspects of a place along with the flora and fauna and the cultural ... is called tourism. (ii) Domestic tourism contributes to national integration and creates employment opportunities.