Description : Discuss the two factors which influence the location of Sugar industry in Maharashtra. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors influencing the location of Sugar industry in Maharashtra are : (i) Maharashtra has 162 days of crushing period, longer than other states. (ii) Sugar mills are integrated in a cooperative ... as fuel instead of coal. This state has the advantage of higher recovery rate of 11.6%.
Description : Discuss the two ways in which cement industry is important for the growth of a country. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cement is indispensable for building and construction works and hence cement industry is considered to be an important infrastructure core industry. (ii) It can play a significant role in the overall economic growth as India has emerged as a major exporter of cement.
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 : Explain any live factors that influence an industry at a particular place in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Raw materials: (ii) Power (iii) Market (iv) Transport (v) Labour
Description : State two problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh : 1. Severe tropical cyclones which frequently originate in the Bay of Bengal pose a serious threat to fishermen. 2. The present fish catch ... small scale, the boats are small and the methods used for fishing are traditional and inefficient.
Description : Explain any two reasons for the underdevelopment of fishing industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : India has tropical climate wherein the fish cannot be preserved for a long period. Huge expenses are incurred on refrigeration and deep-freezing as a result the price of the fish in the market ... many gulfs, bays, estuaries and backwaters unlike Norway as such there is scarcity of fishing grounds.
Description : State any two problems faced by the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : The two problems are : (a) Severe tropical cyclones which frequently originate in the Bay of Bengal pose serious threats to the fishermen in Bangladesh. (b) Tropical climate poses a great problem for preservation and transportation of fish.
Description : Mention two problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Two problems affecting fishing industry in Bangladesh are : • The cyclonic storms which originate in the Bay of Bengal pose a serious threat to the fisherman. • Traditional and inefficient methods used for fishing poses a limitation for the expansion of the fishing industry
Description : Mention the locational factors which favour the growth of cement industry in India. Name any two -Geography
Last Answer : Manufacturing of cement requires heavy and weight loosing materials and is primarily a raw material-oriented industry. Limestone is the main raw material and on an average 1.5 tonnes of limestone is required to ... input, as it is used not only as fuel in kiln but also to burn the limestone.
Description : Discuss the concept of High Technology Industry with examples. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) High technology is the latest generation of manufacturing activities. It is the best understood as the application of intensive research and development efforts leading to the ... and highly specialised are called technopolies. Manufacturing contributes significantly to the world economy.
Description : Discuss any three characteristics of handloom industry of the world. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Elandloom sector is labour-intensive and provides employment to semi skilled workers. (ii) It requires small capital investment. (iii) This sector involves spinning, weaving and finishing of the fabrics.
Description : Discuss the steps to be taken to minimize environmental degradation by industry? -Geography
Last Answer : Minimizing the use of water for processing by reusing and recycling it, is done in two or more successive stages. Harvesting of rainwater to meet water requirements. Treating hot water ... Tertiary treatment by biological, chemical, and physical processes. This involves the recycling of wastewater.
Description : Mention two ways by which the government can influence the location of an industry -Geography
Last Answer : Government can greatly influence the location of industries, by giving tax incentives, cheap rents and other benefits to companies locating in certain areas of the country.
Description : How do socio-economic factors determine the distribution pattern of population in India? Discuss. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Evolution of settled agricultural development. (ii) Pattern of human settlement. (iii) Development of transport network. (iv) Industrialisation and urbanisation
Description : Mention any two factors which influence natural vegetation of a place. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors which influence natural vegetation of a place are climate and soil. (a) Climate: It influences the vegetation to a great extent and we can have several varieties such as Tropical ... of coastal areas and the acacia in drier parts of Maharashtra are examples of modification by soil.
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 : ‘Karnataka has developed as an important state for the growth of the Silk industry. -Geography
Last Answer : • It enjoys favourable climatic conditions for rearing the silkworms. • Karnataka is the hub of skilled workers which are required for production of silk.
Description : State three favourable conditions responsible for the growth of the jute industry in West Bengal. -Geography
Last Answer : Three favourable conditions are : (i) Raw material is easily available from Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. (ii) Abundant water is available of retting and washing from River Hoogly. (iii) Coal for power is easily available from Raniganj.
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 : State two significant factors influencing the location of Aluminium industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two significant factors influencing the location of aluminium industry are the availability of bauxite as the production of 1 MT of aluminium requires 6 MT of bauxite and 18573 kwh of ... and electricity are the two most significant factors which influence the localization of this industry.
Description : State any two factors that determine the location of the readymade garment industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Presence of market for ethnic designs and colors combinations. (ii) Power/energy.
Description : (i) The availability of which two factors, determines the localisation of the aluminium industry? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Availability of bauxite and coke determines the localisation of the aluminium industry. (ii) Railway coaches and defence accessories are the two products.
Description : State two factors which favour the silk industry in Karnataka. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors which favour the silk industry in Karnataka are : (i) It has enough fresh water from alkaline salts for the processing of silk fibre. (ii) Favourable temperature i.e. between 16°C to 30°O is suitable for silk worms.
Description : Mention any three factors that determine the location of an industry. -Geography
Last Answer : Three factors determining the location of an industry are : (i) Raw Material : Industries which use heavy and bulky raw materials in their primary stage in large quantities, are usually located ... and Panipat. 2. It is one of the fastest-growing market-oriented industrial cluster adjoining Delhi.
Description : Mention three factors that have helped the sugar industry flourish in the peninsular region rather than in the northern regions of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Three factors that have helped sugar industry flourish in peninsular region are : (i) Peninsular region has tropical climate which is ideal for growing sugarcane. (ii) Soil is well drained and consists of black regur soil. (iii) Mills are close to the farms so there is no loss of sucrose.
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 responsible factors for the development of Iron and steel industry in Eastern India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Location of industries is influenced by several factors like access to raw materials, power, market, capital, transport and labour. There is strong relationship between raw material and type of ... in high grade iron ore and coking coal and other supplementing raw material, power and water.
Description : What factors determine the location of the industry? -Geography
Last Answer : The factors that determine locations of industry are : 1. The proximity of the Jute production areas. 2. Water availability. 3. Good transportation network. 4. Availability of labour.
Description : Name any three physical factors that affect the location of the industry. -Geography
Last Answer : The three factors are a. Availability of raw materials. b. Power resources c. Favourable climate.
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 some popular fishing grounds of North America. -Geography
Last Answer : Shallow continental shelves, such as the Grand Banks, Georges Banks off New England and New Foundland Coast are popular fishing grounds.
Description : Mention the major fishing grounds in Europe. -Geography
Last Answer : The main fishing grounds are near North-West Europe. They extend from northern part of Arctic circle to Mediteranian sea. The most intensively fishing region is the North Sea and the countries include ... most famous fishing grounds of the North sea are the Dogger Bank and the Great Fisher Bank.
Description : What are the three advantages that Japan has over India with respect to marine fishing ? -Geography
Last Answer : Marine Fishing in Japan The meeting of warm Kuroshio and cold Oyashio current provides plankton, which is ideal for fish. Big corporations with modernized ships and equipment, help the people to ... leading to a lesser coast-line and thereby reducing the opportunities in marine fishing in India.
Last Answer : Marine Fishing in Japan: 1. The meeting of warm Kuroshio and cold Oyashio current provides plankton, which is ideal for fish. 2. Big corporations with modernized ships and equipments, help ... ports leading to a lesser coast-line and thereby reducing the opportunities in marine fishing in India.
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 : Explain any three factors that have led to the growth of industrialisation in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Three factors that have led to the growth of industries in India are : 1. Raw material 2. Power 3. Labour 1. Raw Material: India is richly endowed with a variety of minerals. ... . Location of any industrial unit is determined by the availability of skilled and unskilled supply of labours.:
Description : Enumerate three factors favouring the location and growth of Hindustan Steel Plant at Durgapur. -Geography
Last Answer : Three factors favouring location and growth of Hindustan Steel Plant are : (i) The Hydroelectricity required for the plant is readily available from DVC. (ii) Iron ore is available from Bolani and Mayurbhanj mines. (iii) Water is available from Durgapur Barrage across the Damodar river.
Description : Name a major industrial region of India and state any three factors that are responsible for the growth of this region. -Geography
Last Answer : Mumbai-Pune Industrial region is a major industrial hub of India. Three factors responsible for the growth of this industrial region are : (i) The region is well ... engineering goods, oil refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizers, shipbuilding and automobile industries are also developed.
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 : 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 : As Darjeeling of west Bengal is famous for tea Punjab for wheat, Which crop is Kerala famous for? -Geography
Last Answer : Kerala is famous for the plantation crop rubber. It is the leading rubber plantation state in India. It accounts for 92 per cent of the country's total natural rubber production.
Description : Briefly discuss any two problems of Indian agriculture and suggest measures to overcome the same. -Geography
Last Answer : Two problems of Indian agriculture are : (i) Seed: Good quality seeds are out of reach of the majority of farmers especially small and marginal farmers. To solve this problem the ... country. Training institute is at Faridabad with its three regional centres at Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
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 : 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 : Discuss one positive and one negative social consequence of migration. -Geography
Last Answer : Positive Consequence: People migrate to other city or state or to overseas to earn, send remittance to their families at home, resulting in economic prosperity. Negative Consequence: ... overpopulation and hence growth of slums in cities. It puts tremendous pressure on the infrastructures.
Description : Briefly discuss the role of El Nino in Indian climate. -Geography
Last Answer : El Nino is a narrow warm current which sometimes appear off the Coast of Peru in South America during December. It increases the surface water temperature of the sea by 10°C. This warming ... pressure and wind system including the Monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean causing severe drought and flood.
Description : Discuss any three problems associated with the use of thermal power. -Geography
Last Answer : The three problems are : 1. Thermal electricity is produced from coal, petroleum and natural gas which are exhaustible and non-renewable. It involves recurring cost. 2. The process of generating electricity ... of waste in the form of fly ash, disposal of which adds to the cost of production.
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 : Discuss the importance of the Haldia Planning Region under the following headings : (i) Location of the main centre. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Haldia is located at the confluence of rivers Hooghly and Haldia about 105 kms downstream from Kolkata. (ii) Haldia port has been developed to release congestion at the Kolkata ... , Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura and Northern parts of Chhattisgarh.
Description : Why is the demand of water for irrigation increasing day by day? Discuss. -Geography
Last Answer : The demand of water is increasing day by day because: (i) Irrigation is needed because of spatio-temporal variability in rainfall in the country. The large tracts of the ... for agriculture, water need of certain crops makes irrigation necessary. Irrigation makes multiple cropping possible.