Description : (i) What are the climatic conditions required for wheat cultivation in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climate Conditions required for Wheat Cultivation in India: For wheat cultivation, a temperature of 10°C at the time of sowing and 15°C - 20°C at the time of ripening. Also, annual ... main wheat-growing areas of China are the Great Plain including Wei Ho Valley and the Shantung Peninsula.
Description : (a) What are the climatic conditions required for the cultivation of coffee in India ? (b) Which state leads in the production of coffee ? -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Coffee plant requires hot and humid climate with 15°C to 30°C and 150-200 cm rainfall. Frost is injurious to the growth of coffee plants. (b) Karnataka.
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 : (i) Mention the climatic conditions required for growing coconut in India. (ii) Name two areas of coconut production in Sri Lanka. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climatic conditions required for growing coconut: Temperature – 25° C to 30° C. Rainfall – 125 to 130 cm well distributed. Frost and draught are very harmful to coconut. (ii) Two areas of coconut production in Sri Lanka are : 1. Nigombo 2. Kurunegala
Description : Name the soil which : (i) is good for the cultivation of cashew nuts. (ii) covers almost all of West Bengal. (iii) is a result of leaching. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Laterite soil. (ii) Alluvial soil. (iii) Laterite soil.
Description : How is rubber important for the Indian economy? What conditions are required for its cultivation? Name two states where it is produced. -Geography
Last Answer : Rubber plays a crucial role in the Indian economy. It provides the principal raw material for manufacturing over 35000 varieties of products ranging from toy balloons to giant size tires. It ... most of the rubber plantations in India and major districts include Kottayam, Quilon, and Kozhikode.
Description : State the climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India are : 1. Rainfall-above 200 cms. 2. Temperature – 24°C average, 24°C – 27°C. 3. Humidity 70%.
Description : Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) In the month of June, Kerala has temperature range between 26°C to 32°C, as it has a moderating influence of the sea, but Uttar Pradesh has intense heat. Temperature around 48°C is not ... Arabian Sea branch approach this region and bring about a change in the weather towards the rainy season.
Description : Name the process by which laterite soil is formed. What climatic conditions are responsible for its formation ? -Geography
Last Answer : Laterite soils are formed by Leaching'. Leaching is a process in which the nutrients of the soil get percolated down below the soil due to heavy rainfall, leaving behind the top soil ... climatic condition responsible for it is high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate dry and wet period.
Description : Describe the temperature and climatic conditions required for the cultivation of sugarcane. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Temperature : Sugarcane needs hot and humid climate with temperature ranging between 21°C to 27°C. Very high temperature is harmful for its growth, while low temperature slows its growth. It ... largest producer of sugarcane. The other states in the Ganga-Plain are Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.
Description : Mention three differences in the geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat. -Geography
Last Answer : Differences in the geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat : Rice Wheat Requires temperature between 22°C to 32°C. Requires temperature between 10°C to 15 Requries rainfall between ... Requires rainfall between 50 to 100 cm Requires flooded fields. Requires well drained fields.
Description : (i) What are the geographical conditions necessary for the cultivation of groundnuts ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Geographical conditions necessary for the cultivation of ground nuts : 1. It requires a tropical or sub-tropical climate. 2. Rainfall should be between 50 to 75 cm and temperature should be ... rains, stagnant water and frost. (iii) Two non edible oil seeds grown-castor and linseed.
Description : Discuss the condition required for the cultivation of wheat. -Geography
Last Answer : Wheat is the second most important food crop in India after rice. It is the staple food crop in the northern, north-western and western regions of India. The following are the ... the use of agricultural machinery. Green Revolution has also contributed to an increase in wheat cultivation.-
Description : Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in ... 2011] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Rain shadow region. (ii) (18°C) – (-8°C) = 26°C.
Last Answer : Two main features of the climate experienced by station A : (i) 1. The range of temperature is as high as (39°C – 20°C) = 19°C. 2. The station receives rain from southwest monsoon. (ii) 1552 mm.
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 : Where are rabi crops mainly grown? Describe the climatic conditions required for their growth. -Geography 10th
Last Answer : Rabi crops such as wheat and other crops are grown mainly in states from the north and north-western parts such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranchal and Uttar ... successful growth. The green revolution has also been an important factor in the growth of rabi crops.
Description : What are the major climatic regions of Europe? -Geography
Last Answer : Europe can be divided into four climatic regions : 1. Maritime Northwest Europe 2. Continental climate 3. Mediterranean climate 4. Mountainous climate
Description : Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow: 1. What is the annual range temperature of the station? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. 36.2 °C – 12 °C = 24. 2 °C 2. 1.5 + 0.1 + 0.0 +1.4 + 1.1 + 21.0 + 25.3 + 27.2 + 24.0 + 9.4 + 1.5 + 0.4 = 112.9 cm 3. Temperature range is very high so we can conclude the station is away from the equable effect.
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 : Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Annual range of temperature = 36.2 – 24.6 = 11.6°C. (ii) Total annual rainfall = 140.9 cm (iii) The station lies on the west coast of India because the amount of rainfall is high in the month of June and July.
Last Answer : (i) Mean annual temperature – 28°C (ii) Total rainfall – 180.5 cm. (iii) Station has maritime type of climate because it has low range of temperature i.e., 6.6°C
Last Answer : (i) Driest month is March. (ii) Annual rainfall is 129.2 cms. (iii) Annual range of temperature is 12.1°C.
Description : Study the climatic data provided below and answer the questions that follow : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The annual range of temperature of Station B is 5.6°C (30.0-24.4). (ii) The annual rainfall of Station A is 67.4 cm. (iii) B' is at the windward side of the Western Ghats as it is ... .4 and 16.7 cm of rainfall in the same months, which shows that it lies on the leeward side of the mountain.
Description : Given below is the climatic data of a station. Study the table and answer the questions that follow : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Annual rainfall experienced by the station is 128.7 cm. (ii) Annual range of temperature is 12.1°C. (iii) November is the wettest month.
Description : Study the climatic data provided below and answer the questions that follow -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Annual range of temperature of station A is 5.6°C which is low because of the station is close to the sea. (ii) Station B has the lower organization because it is situated at greater altitude. (iii) Annual rainfall of station B is 31.8 cm.
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 : Mention any two reasons why sufficient land is not available for cultivation in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons for land not available for cultivation in India are : 1. Barren and unculturable waste cover all barren and uncultivated lands in mountains, hills slopes, deserts and rocky areas. These ... 2. The other reason is land put to nonagricultural uses like irrigation, industry, mining, etc.
Description : Briefly discuss the methods of cultivation practised in India with at least two examples on each method. -Geography
Last Answer : India is predominantly an agricultural country. Different forms of agriculture are practiced in the country which depends upon a variety of physical, environmental and socio-economic conditions. The following ... India, tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, banana, etc., are important plantation crops.
Description : 1. Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Forests occur in and around the deltas, estuaries and creeks prone to tidal forests. Trees can survive both fresh as well as brackish water. 2. Nilgri region receives rainfall of 150 to 180 cm so moist deciduous forests dominate the region. Trees shed their leaves during the dry season.
Description : Give a geographical reason for each of the following : 1. Cultivation of wheat is confined to the northern part of India. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because it is a temperate crop, so it is cultivated in winter. It is grown in northern parts of India and in areas where the temperature does not rise beyond 10°C to 15°C in winter. ... of livestock is done simultaneously. 3. Because ratoon matures earlier and cost of production is also less.
Description : Briefly discuss the cultivation of oilseeds in India. -Geography
Last Answer : India is the second largest producer of oilseeds after China according to 2014 data. Different oilseeds are grown in India, and they cover approximately 12% of the total cropped area ... Telangana and Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Plateau are oilseeds growing regions of India.
Description : Give a brief discussion on pulses cultivation in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Pulses form an integral part of the diet in the Indian subcontinent. Not only is India the leading producer of pulses in the world, but it is also the biggest consumer. Pulses are ... Major pulse producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Description : (i) What geographical conditions are required for the growth of wheat? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The cultivation of wheat requires a temperature of 10°C while sowing and 15°C- 20°C during repening. Average annual rainfall of 50-70 cm is also suitable for the cultivation of crops. (ii) ... a Rabi crop-therefore, winter wheat is grown whereas in China both winter and spring wheat are grown.
Description : Describe the geographical conditions required for the growth of rice. -Geography
Last Answer : This Kharif crop requires high temperature, (above 25°C) and high humidity with annual rainfall over 100 cm. In the areas of less rainfall, it grows with the help of irrigation. Rice is ... in areas of less rainfall such as Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan.
Description : Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth. -Geography
Last Answer : Tea is also an important beverage crop introduced in India, along with coffee. The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates. It requires deep and fertile well-drained ... through the year. Frequent showers evenly distributed over the year ensure continuous growth of tender leaves.
Description : India has diverse climatic conditions.'Support this statement by giving two examples each of -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Three examples are: While during summers, temperature may reach up to 500C in some parts of Rajasthan and western Gujarat, while at the same time the temperature may be just around 200C in Jammu and Kashmir.
Description : What are the two categories of ‘land not available for cultivation’? -Geography
Last Answer : The two categories of land not available for cultivation are: 1. Culturable Waste: The culturable waste' is the land available for cultivation but not used for cultivation for one or the ... land can be improved by proper dose of fertilizers, providing irrigation facilities, crop rotation, etc.
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 : Write the difference between the cultivation of two important beverages, tea and coffee. -Geography
Last Answer : Difference in cultivation of two important beverages Factors Tea Coffee Climate Tropical and sub- tropical climate required.21ºC to 29ºC is ideal for the production of tea. The high temperature is ... in the country. coffee cultivation is confined to the Nilgiri in Karnataka,kerala and Tamil Nadu
Description : Mention three constraints explaining why cultivable waste land is not being used for cultivation at present. -Geography
Last Answer : The constraints are : 1. Due to human neglect, large tracts of land of U.P., Punjab and Haryana turned infertile due to salinity or alkalinity of soil. 2. Due to extensive soil ... the soil resulting from faulty agricultural practices, large tracts of land now, can not be used for agriculture.
Description : State the chief characteristic of Japanese method of rice cultivation. Why is rice not cultivated in the northern parts of China ? -Geography
Last Answer : Japanese method of rice cultivation gives some of the highest yields of rice in the world. The chief characteristics of Japanese methods are: Rice is first prepared as nursery in the seedbeds ... the northern parts of China because the climate of this region is too cold for rice cultivation.
Description : (i) With which crop is ratooning associated? (ii) What are the types of soil that suit the cultivation of this crop? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Sugarcane. (ii) Sugarcane grows well on the loams and clayey loams and also on black cotton soil. (iii) Ratoon crops have the advantage of maturing earlier. Ratoon crop is the second crop which ... left on. So, it saves time and labour of fresh sowing and it cuts the cost of cultivation.
Description : With reference to the cultivation of tea answer the following : 1. Why is tea grown on hill slopes? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because roots cannot tolerate stagnant water. 2. Pruning is done to keep the shrub at a convenient height of about 40 to 50 cm. It encourages the growth of new shoots with softer leaves.
Description : With reference to rice cultivation answer the following : 1. Why does the cultivation of rice require a lot of manual labour? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Plants are planted and harvested manually. 2. Temperature – 24 °C Rainfall – Between 150 cm to 300 cm. Soil – Alluvial
Description : Give the Geographical requirements for the cultivation of Sugarcane. -Geography
Last Answer : Temperature: 20°C to 30°C, hot and moist climate. Rainfall: 75 cm to 150 cm and grows best on irrigated land. Soil: Well drained fertile soil. It also requires plenty of manure and fertilizers.
Description : State the characteristic of each of the soils named below that makes them most suitable for crop cultivation : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Characteristic of black soil : It is able to retain moisture. (ii) Characteristic of red soil : It is rich in potash and become fertile with proper use of fertilizers and irrigation.
Description : Give the geographic term for each of the following : (i) Cultivation of sugarcane from the root stock of the cane which has been cut. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical terms are : (i) Ratoon crop (ii) Oil cake (iii) Coagulate.
Description : Explain the formation of Laterite soil. Why is Laterite soil not suitable for cultivation ? -Geography
Last Answer : Laterite Soil is formed by leaching in the regions of alternate wet and dry spells. Disadvantage—It is acidic is nature and cannot retain moisture.