Description : Mention two ways in which the agro-based industries have affected the economy of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Agro based industries have affected the economy of India by: (i) providing raw material for industries (ii) They earn foreign exchange for the countries.
Description : Mention the products exported from Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Australia exports about 70% of its total production of wheat . 2. Milk, meat and other dairy products are exported. The fine wool of Merino sheep is also exported. 3. Minerals like ... exported coal is also exported. 4. Iron and steel, machinery and other manufactured goods are exported.
Description : Mention the grassland found in Australia. There are two types of grasslands in Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : Tropical grasslands – Savanna Temperate grasslands- Downs
Description : Mention the land area of India and Australia in kilometres. -Geography
Last Answer : India: 32-87 Lakh sq. km /3287263/3-28 million sq. km. Australia: 7686848 sq. km.
Description : Name two textile industries using any animal fibres. Name an important State where these industries are located. -Geography
Last Answer : Two textiles industries are : 1. Woollen Industry State—Punjab. 2. Silk Industry State—Karnataka.
Description : Which are the important minerals of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The important minerals are iron ore, bauxite lead, zinc, copper, nickel, tin and uranium, coal, petroleum and natural gas are also found here.
Description : Why is animal husbandry an important occupation in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Animal husbandry is an important occupation in Australia. Sheep and cattle are reared for wool, meat, skin and dairy products.
Description : Mention the important races and their languages formed in North America. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Most of the North Americans are descendants of Europeans or American Indians and Africans. There are also some native or indigenous people. 2. Most of them speak Spanish, English, French or American Indian Languages.
Description : Mention the important grasslands of South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The grasslands of South America as known as Uanos in Venezuela, Campos in Brazil and Pampas in Argentina.
Description : Mention the important racial groups found in South America. -Geography
Last Answer : The inhabitants of South America belong to mixed racial groups. Europeans settled here in search of gold and other natural resources. Slaves were brought from Africa to work in plantations. The natives are Red Indians. Inter marriage among these groups formed mixed races.
Description : Mention the important mountains and peaks of Antarctica. -Geography
Last Answer : The Trans-Antarctic mountain crosses the entire continent. Vinson Massif’ the highest peak in Antarctica is located in the Ellsworth mountains. Mt. Erebus, Antarctica’s most active volcano, is on the Ross Island. Another one is Prince Charles mountain.
Description : Mention the names of important mountains and peaks in Europe. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Goldho Piggen (2469 m) in Norway is the highest peak in Northern Europe. The Ben Nevis (1343 m) in Scotland and Snowdon (1085 m) in Wales are the other peaks. 2. They are also known as the ... form the boundary between France and Spain. 3. Mount Blanc is the highest peak (4807 m) in the Alps.
Description : Mention the important minerals in Europe. -Geography
Last Answer : Copper, Iron ore, Coal, Bauxite and Potash.
Description : What was the need for the construction of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port ? Mention an important characteristic of this port. -Geography
Last Answer : The main purpose of Jawaharlal Nehru Port is to relieve pressure on Mumbai Port. The main characteristics of this port are : 1. Most of the operations are conducted with the help of computers. It has a ... . The sea is quite deep near the port and there will be no need for dredging in this port.
Description : Mention two characteristics of Black soil. Why is this soil agriculturally important ? -Geography
Last Answer : Two characteristics of black soil are: (i) It is moisture retentive. (ii) It is rich in iron, potash, lime, calcium etc. Imortance: It is deep, fine grained and in moisture retentive. These qualities of soil are important for agriculturally.
Description : (i) Mention two reasons why minerals are important ? . -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons why minerals are important are : 1. Minerals are power resources for the countries. 2. Minerals based industries like iron and steel etc. depend on them. (ii) In Orrisa, iron ore is mined in Sundergarh and Mayurbhanj. In Chattishgarh, iron ore is mined in Baster and Durg.
Description : (a) Mention two important characteristics of laterite soil. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Two main characteristics of laterite soil are : 1. It is red in colour with high content of iron oxides. 2. High content of acidity and inability to retain moisture. (b) Gujarat ... direction. Erosion by running water can be controlled by planting trees, making dams across the river etc.
Description : What are the factors that contribute for the development of industries? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. mineral wealth 2. agricultural development 3. progress in science and technology 4. availability of capital 5. a wide market are some of the important factors for the development of industries.
Description : Examine the role played by the availability of raw materials in influencing location of industries. -Geography
Last Answer : Industries which use heavy and bulky raw materials in their primary stage in large quantities, are usually located near the supply of the raw materials. It is true in the case of raw ... . Thus, availability of raw material plays an important role in influencing the location of an industry.
Description : (i) What is the difference between foot loose and ‘key’ industries? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) A footloose industry is an industry which can be located anywhere like electronics, garments manufacturing, etc. Proximity to the location of raw material is not required. A key industry is one that can ... industry : e.g. computer chips industry. Key Industry : e.g. Iron and steel industry.
Description : Explain how industrial inertia is a factor affecting the location of industries. Give two examples. -Geography
Last Answer : Industries tend to develop at the place of their original establishment though the original cause has already disappeared. A good example the Lock industry at Aligarh and Bidi industry at Jabalpur.
Description : With reference to sugar industries answer the following questions : -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because the sucrose content of the sugarcane starts decreasing within 24 hours of harvesting. 2. Bagasse, Molasses 3. North India – Uttar Pradesh, South India – Maharashtra
Description : Name a manufacturing centre for each of the following industries : -Geography
Last Answer : • Koraput • Bengaluru • Kapurthala
Description : Name two products each of the following industries: 1. petrochemical industry 2. heavy engineering industry. 3. electronic industry. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Synthetic fibers, plastics 2. Wrist watch, drilling machines 3. Computers, Television
Description : (i) State two reasons for the growing importance in the status of petrochemical industries. (ii) Name two products of the petroleum industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons for the growing importance is the status of petrochemical, industries are : 1. It is durable, cheap, light weight and attractive. 2. It has replaced wood, glass, metal, natural rubber etc. (ii) Two products of the petroleum industry are : 1. PVC pipes. 2. Synthetic fibre.
Description : (i) Name two industries that use a high quantity of coal. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two industries that use high quantity coal are : 1. Iron and steel industry 2. Sugar industry (ii) Large coal deposits states : In Jharkhand—Jharia In West Bengal—Raniganj
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 : Classify industries on the basis of the nature of products Give one example of each. -Geography
Last Answer : On the basis of the nature of products, industries can be divided into two categories : 1. Heavy Industry: Use heavy and bulky raw material as iron ore and coal etc. Example : Iron ... . 2. Light Industry: Use light raw material. Example: . Pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry etc.
Description : Classify industries based on ownership. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Public Sector Industries are owned and managed by governments. In India there were a number of Public Sector undertakings. Socialist countries have many state owned industries. Mixed ... stock companies. Sometimes the private and public sectors together establish and manage the industries.
Description : Discuss the knowledge based industries. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The advancement in information technology has had a profound influence on the country's economy, and opened up new possibilities of economic and social trans formation. (ii) The IT and IT ... A major impact of this growth has been on employment creation, which is almost doubled every year.
Description : How has tourism become single largest tertiary activity? What type of industries are fostered by tourism? Tourism is seasonal in some regions. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Tourism has become the world's single largest tertiary activity as it registered total jobs of 250 million and total revenue 40% of the total GDP. Many local people are employed to ... vacation period is dependent on favourable weather conditions but many regions are open all the year round.
Description : Why are the modem manufacturing industries concentrated in few places in the world? Explain. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Major concentrations of modem manufacturing have flourished in a few number of places. These cover less than 10% of the world's land area. (ii) However, in terms of the ... market and also to tap the skilled workforce that is available therein due to availability of educational institutes.
Description : Name two industries based on agricultural raw material. -Geography
Last Answer : Industries that depend on agriculture for raw materials are called agro-based industries. Two examples of such industries are as follows - a) Sugar industry which depends upon sugarcane crop for raw ... which depends upon jute crop for jute fibres which are the most important raw material for it.
Description : Name two products that industries produce for agriculture. -Geography
Last Answer : Agriculture forms the basis of any developing economy, and transforming agriculture from traditional to modern techniques is also important. This modern techniques in agriculture are done by equipment manufactured by the ... pipes, machines, tools etc. are some that are put in use by the farmers.
Description : What happens when industries are established in backward regions? -Geography
Last Answer : Manufacturing industries are pivotal in boosting the economy of a nation, rather could be said that industries form the backbone of the nation. These manufacturing industries produce products that are ... public services like roads, schools, hospitals are built which prove useful to the people.
Description : Name the categories of industries classified on the basis of capital investment. -Geography
Last Answer : The industries are classified on the following basis: 1. On the basis of raw material used. 2. According to the utility of the product. 3. On the basis of the capital investment. 4. ... limit keeps changing, but at present, the maximum investment allowed in the small-scale industry is 1 crore.
Description : Classify industries on the basis of the capital investment. -Geography
Description : Which industries are responsible for water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : When organic and inorganic waste from industries get discharged into the rivers, it results in water pollution. The industries that increase water pollution are paper, pulp, chemical, ... discharge untreated wastes into a waterbody which eventually hampers the ecological balance of the region.
Description : How do industries pollute and water? -Geography
Last Answer : When organic and inorganic waste from industries get discharged into the rivers, it results in water pollution. The industries that increase water pollution are paper, pulp, chemical, Textiles and dyeing, ... rivers and water bodies before cooling down, it has an ill effect upon the aquatic life.
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 : How do various industries boost the agricultural sectors? -Geography
Last Answer : Textile, Cotton textile, Jute textiles, Sugar industries, woollen, silk textile, rubber, and tea, coffee and edible oil are agro-based industries which led to the improved the agricultural sector by ... farmers are supported by this industry as they are engaged in the cultivation of Jute and Mesta.
Description : “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries”. Elaborate the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Yes, it is true that The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries . The importances of the Manufacturing industries are - For the general ... of higher value are the prosperous one, thus India should expands manufacturing industries of the country.
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : Which minerals are indispensable for electric and electronic industries? -Geography
Last Answer : Mica is one of the minerals which is indispensable for electric and electronic industries. It is a mineral formed by the series of plates or leaves and can be clear, black, green, red, ... is another leading Mica producing area. Another important producer is the Nellore Mica belt of Andhra Pradesh.
Description : How do industries pollute the environment and fresh water resources? -Geography
Last Answer : Water Pollution: Organic and inorganic industrial wastes and affluent that are dumped into water bodies cause water pollution. Some main factories that cause it are paper. chemical. textile etc. ... open sewers by dumping oil, toxic chemicals and other harmful liquids called effluents into them.
Description : How do industries pollute the environment? -Geography
Last Answer : Industries have increased pollution and degraded the environment. Industries create four types of pollution mainly air, water, land and noise. The smoke emitted by the industry pollutes the air and ... It arises from industries and the different means of transport. Noise causes impairment to hear.
Description : three human inputs that control the location of industries. -Geography
Last Answer : Human inputs that control the location of industries are: Labour Market and Transport facilities.
Description : Australia is known as the flattest continent. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : Out of the total land surface in Australia 94% is less than 600 mt. above sea level, comprising of flat lowland. Therefore it is known as the ‘Flattest continent’.
Description : Explain the location and extent of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : The continent of Australia is situated completely in the southern and the eastern hemispheres. It lies between 10° 45'S and 43°39'S latitude. It lies 11°39'E and 153° 39'E longitudes. The Tropic of Capricorn ... north to south and 4,350 km from west to east. Its coastal line is 19,310 km long.
Description : What are the major physical divisions of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Australia can be divided into three physical divisions. They are The Eastern Highlands The Plateau Lowlands The Western Plateau