Description : Give one geographical reason for each of the following : 1. Sprinkler irrigation is practiced in arid and semi-arid regions. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. To minimize the loss of water. 2. So that there is demand for irrigation and the cost involved in the construction and operation of the tube well can be recovered by the increased farm ... so digging is easy Deep fertile soil which helps in recovering the cost of construction of canals.
Description : Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements : (i) Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Because monsoon are seasonal in nature. (ii) Because it prevents the loss of water through evaporation and directly reaches the ground. (iii) Because the ground around it suffer from the problem of ‘reh’ or salts in the upper layers of the soil.
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: 1. Regular pruning is essential for tea bushes. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. 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. 2. Roasting is done to improve the flavour and taste ... , that is, they do not need much rainfall. Because of this feature, millets are called DRY' crops.
Description : Give two demerits of canal irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Two demerits of canal irrigation are : 1. Farmers tend to flood their fields with water with the intention of getting a bumper crop. They also wish to get the maximum benefit from the ... to use the facility of canal irrigation. 2. Marshy areas near canals become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Description : Give a reason for each of the following : 1. Most of the South Indian states are not suitable for development of canal irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. The South Indian region being rocky is difficult to dig. Most of the South Indian rivers are non perennial. 2. Water is basic input in agriculture. So conservation of water is must ... in India is very uncertain, which increases the element of risk and makes crop production rather difficult.
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 two factors which are essential for the development of tube well irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors for development of tubewell irrigation: (i) Cheap supply of Electricity. (ii) High underground water label.
Description : Mention any three geographical conditions that favour rail transport in the Northern Plains of India. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. The area of Northern Plain is densely populated region with highly developed agriculture and industry. 2. Large scale urbanization and industrialization have created a great demand for the rail transport. 3. The flat plains which is suitable for the construction of railways.
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 : 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 : 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 : State any four conditions essential for the generation of hydroelectric power. -Geography
Last Answer : The four essential conditions for the generation of hydroelectric power are : 1. There should be a perennial flow of large volumes of water. 2. The water should fall from a sufficient height. It ... be stored. 4. It also requires a huge capital investment as it is a capital intensive activity.
Description : State two geographical requirements for the growth of wheat in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical requirement of wheat are : 1. Temperature: It is a crop of temperate region, requires temperature ranging between 10°C to 15°C. 2. Rainfall: It requires rainfall ranging between 50 to 100 cm.
Description : State two geographical requirements for the growth of rubber. -Geography
Last Answer : Two geographical requirements for the growth of rubber are : (i) It requires 200 to 300 cm of rainfall well distributed. (ii) It requires temperature ranging between 20°C to 35°C.
Description : The largest irrigation project in India is A. River joining project. B. Indira Gandhi Canal. C. recharge Trenches. D. Construction of tanks.
Last Answer : B. Indira Gandhi Canal.
Description : Give two geographical reasons for the growth of IT industries in Bangalore. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons for the growth of IT industries in Banglore are : 1. Pleasant and comfortable climate. 2. Centre for international conferences and work shops.
Description : What are geographical symbols? -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical symbol is a sign that stands for an object and are used widely in maps to give information.
Description : What is the geographical location of Europe? -Geography
Last Answer : Europe lies between 10° west and 60° East Longitude and from 36° North to 72° North Latitude.
Description : Give a geographical reason for each of the following -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because hill slope is cut into a number of terraces having horizontal top and steep slopes on the back and front. So the terrace farming is an ideal soil conservation method for hilly regions. 2. ... top soil from one area and deposits in another area. So that wind is a common agent of soil.
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 : Give one geographical reason for each of the following : -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Soil lacks organic matter. 2. Trees and plants anchor and hold the soil together. 3. Due to wide diffusion.
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 : Give a geographical reason for each of the following : (i) Tea is cultivated on hill slopes. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons for the following are : (i) Port cities have their own oil refineries because two thirds of the petroleum is imported. The crude oil is imported from Gulf countries ... the production of chemicals, dyes, fertilizers, paints, synthetics, explosive apart from source of energy.
Description : Mention a geographical reason for each of the following : Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi. -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.
Description : Give a geographical reason for : (i) different regions in India having different kinds of soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons : (i) Different regions in India having different kinds of soil because different regions have different parent material and climatic conditions. (ii) Black soil is suitable for ... alumina humus etc. (iii) Afforestation or planting of tress saves the soil from erosion.
Description : Give a geographical reason for each of the following : -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons : (i) Cotton grows widely in Maharastra because black soil is found there. (ii) Because clonal planting helps to produce superior quatily, better yield and special flavour ... play a very important role in the Indian economy. They provide raw material to various industries.
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) The woollen industry is a localized industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons: (i) Woollen industry is a localized industry in India because India is a tropical country and has its market only in North India. (ii) It is necessary to ... favourable climate for rearing silkworms and availability of abundant soft water free from alkaline salts and iron.
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons: (i) Shimla is cooler than Delhi in summer because the temperature decreases with the height at a rate of 1°C for every 165 m of ascend. (ii) Northern plains of India do not ... sea coast and its temperature is modified by the land and sea breezes. Agra is away from the sea.
Description : Give geographical reasons why : (i) Anthracite is used for domestic purposes. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Anthracite is used for domestic purpose because it does not give more smoke and have above 90% of carbon. (ii) Oil refineries are located close to oil fields as it helps to transport crude oil ... it is the basic source of power and it is heavy and bulky also which is difficult to transport.
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) Jute has to be retted. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Jute has to be retted to separate the long strands of fibre from the stem. (ii) Tea is grown on hill slopes because tea plant cannot tolerate standing water on its roots. (iii ... grown on coffee plantation to provide shade to the young coffee plants and give additional income to the farmers.
Description : Give geographical reasons for: (i) The rivers of South India are easier to tap for power than the rivers of North India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The rivers of South India flow over the plateau region and therefore are swift flowing, which are easier to generate power. (ii) As the Northen Plains have a low relief, road and railways are easier to lay down. (iii) Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.
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 : What is Geographical Indication and how it is different from Trademark? -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical indications (GIs) identify a good as originating from a particular place. By contrast, a trademark identifies a good or service as originating from a particular company. A trademark often consists of a fanciful or arbitrary sign.
Description : State two reasons to explain why irrigation is necessary in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Irrigation is necessary in India because of : 1. Uneven distribution of rainfall. Rainfall is confined to short duration of 3-4 months in the rainy season. The rest of the year is more or ... Crops like rice, jute, sugarcane require large amounts of water, which can be met only through irrigation.
Description : State any two advantages of using sprinkler irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : In Sprinkler Irrigation as water is supplied by means of pipes no water is lost by seepage and also there is no scope for loss of water by evaporation due to direct watering on the fields.
Description : Name two modern methods of irrigation. State one important reason for their growing popularity. -Geography
Last Answer : Two modern methods of irrigation are : 1. Perennial canals. 2. Drip irrigation system. They are becoming popular because there is minimum loss of water and can irrigate fields throughout the year.
Description : State two reasons why tank irrigation is popular in South India. -Geography
Last Answer : Tank irrigation is popular in South India because : (i) The hard rocks underlying large areas in the deccan do not allow percolation of water easily. (ii) The undulating surface forms natural depressions.
Description : (i) What is meant by tank irrigation ? (ii) State one advantage each of the following means of irrigation : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) A tank consists of water storage which has been developed by constructing a small bund of earth or stones built across a stream. The water impounded by the bund is used for irrigation. (ii) 1 ... of irrigation. 2. Tanks: The cost of construction of tanks is very low as tanks are natural.
Description : In which two ways are tube-wells better than ordinary wells as a form of irrigation ? -Geography
Last Answer : Tube Well 1. It generally irrigates 2 hectares of land per day. 2. Tube-wells can bring up water or irrigate land quickly with the help of machines. Ordinary Well 1. It irrigates 0 – 2 hec tares of land per day. 2. Wells take longer time to irrigate the same area.
Description : (i) Mention two ways in which tube-vsells are better than ordinary wells as a form of irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Tube wells are better form of irrigation than the ordinary wells because : 1. It is capable of irrigating more area, about 2 hectares per day while ordinary wells irrigate 0.2 hectares ... (ii) The two alternative methods of irrigation are: 1. Sprinkler irrigation. 2. Trickle-drip irrigation.
Description : Discuss two demerits of tube well irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Two demerits of tube well irrigation are : 1. Wells dry up during the dry summers and fail to provide water. 2. As tube wells can draw out larger quantities of water, largescale depletion of ground Water takes place, the groundwater level or the water table goes down.
Description : Mention two different ways by which modern methods of irrigation are an improvement over the primitive methods. -Geography
Last Answer : Modern methods of irrigation are an improvement over the primitive methods. The following two points will highlight the same : 1. They are perennial and provide regular irrigation. 2. They are easier to operate.
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 : “The modem means of irrigation are gaining popularity.” Give two reasons to justify this statement. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Fertilizer and nutrient loss is minimised. 2. Loss of water is minimum.
Description : Mention two factors that favour the development of tube well irrigation in Punjab. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. They are reliable source of irrigation. 2. They can be easily dug.
Description : “Without irrigation, development of agriculture is difficult in India.” Clarify the statement by giving two reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : Without irrigation, development of agriculture is difficult in India because : (i) India is an agricultural country and proper irrigation becomes a must. Rainfall in India is uncertain in both ... when there is proper irrigation facilities as monsoon in India are limited for four months only.