Locational Setting - India

Topics

Physical Environment
Locational Setting - India
- Locational Setting - India
Structure of India
- Geological Formation
- Relief and Drainage
- Major Physiographic Divisions and Their Characteristics
Climate: India
- Factors Affecting the Indian Climate
- Role of Various Factors Affecting Indian Climate
- Seasons of India
- Droughts and Floods
Natural Vegetation
- Major Vegetation Types of India
- Factors Affecting Vegetation
- Classification of Vegetation Types
- Importance of Forest to Man
- Forest Conservation Movement
- National Forest Policy (1988)
Population and Human Settlements
Population of India compared to six countries
- Population of India Compared to Six Countries
National and State Level Patterns of Population Distribution
- Definition of Census
- Spatial Distribution of Population in India
Pattern of Population Growth in the Last Three Decades; Implications for Development
- Concept of Terminologies
- Population Growth of India at National Level
- Drawing General Conclusions
Migration Trends Over the Last 25 Years
- Important Terms of Migration
- Types of Migration
- Streams of Migration
Demographic attributes at National level
- Rural Urban Population
- Age and Sex Composition
- Literacy Levels
- Working and Non- Working Population
- Causes and Trends of Demographic Attributes
Rural settlements
- Concept of Rural Settlements
- Distinction Between Rural and Urban Settlements
- Factors Affecting the Rural Settlements
Urban settlements
- Concept of Urban Settlements
- Definition of Urban Area
- Trends of Urbanization
- Factors Influence the Urbanization
Resources of India and Their Utilisation
Need for Environmental Management Vis-à- Vis Development.
- Need for Environmental Management and Development.
Land Resources
- Concept of Land Resources
- Defining the Term Land Resource
Water Resources and Types of Irrigation
- Concept of Water Resources
- Sources of Irrigation:
- Use and Misuse of Water for Irrigation
Agriculture: Types, Development and Problems
- Wet and Dry Agriculture
- Diversification of Indian Agriculture
- Comparative Studies
Fishing in India, Japan and Bangladesh.
- Fishing in India, Japan and Bangladesh.
Sources of Energy
- Minerals and Power Resources
- Conventional Energy Sources
- Non-conventional Energy Sources
Infrastructural Resources
Railways, Roadways, Water Transport (Inland and Coastal), Air Transport, Pipelines - These Modes of Transport Are to Be Studied with Regard to
- Railways Transport
- Roadways Transport
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
- Pipelines
- Concept of Ports
Communication – Importance of Communication in Rural Development and Its Policy. Importance of Infrastructure as Key to the Development of an Industrial Economy.
- Communication
- Modern Means of Communication
Industries
Study of the Location and Distribution of Important Industrial Centres; a General Comparison of Disparities.
- Location and Distribution of Important Industrial Centres
Major and Minor Industrial Regions – Factors Governing Their Growth
- Concept of Major and Minor Industrial Regions
- Major Industrial Regions:
- Minor Industrial Regions:
Location, production and growth of the following industries
- Agro Based Industries
- Mineral Based Industries
Tourism Industry
- Concept of Tourism Industry
Regional Economic Development
- Regional Economic Development
Map Work
- Map List
- Sketch Maps

size and area.
Present importance of the location of India with reference to the Indian Ocean Rim countries and the Northern and Western frontiers.
Comparison with China and Australia.

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Why is the location of India in the Indian Ocean considered to be significant ? Give two reasons.

Answer the following question:
Give two reasons to explain why India is considered to be a subcontinent.

Answer the following question.
What is a subcontinent? Why is India referred to as an Indian subcontinent?

Mention any two differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

Name one country each which forms a frontier with India in the :
(a) North

(b) West

On the outline map of India provided :

(a) Mark and name the major river which flows
(b) Mark and label the Thal Ghat gap in the Western Ghats.
(c) Shade and label the 68°7’E longitude.
(d) Mark the Khasi hills. industrial purposes.
(e) Shade and name the main area of Arid forests.
(f) Mark the capital city of Bihar.
(g) Shade and name the main state for the cultivation of jute.
(h) Mark the Kalpakkam Nuclear Power station.
(i) Mark and name the first oil refinery of India.
(j) Trade the North-South Corridor and name anyone terminal city. through Assam.
Note: All the map work, including legend (Index), should be done on the map sheet only.

Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland.

Answer the following question:
Mention the land area of India and Australia in kilometres.

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Locational Setting - India

Topics

Physical Environment

Locational Setting - India

Structure of India

Climate: India

Natural Vegetation

Population and Human Settlements

Population of India compared to six countries

National and State Level Patterns of Population Distribution

Pattern of Population Growth in the Last Three Decades; Implications for Development

Migration Trends Over the Last 25 Years

Demographic attributes at National level

Rural settlements

Urban settlements

Resources of India and Their Utilisation

Need for Environmental Management Vis-à- Vis Development.

Land Resources

Water Resources and Types of Irrigation

Agriculture: Types, Development and Problems

Fishing in India, Japan and Bangladesh.

Sources of Energy

Infrastructural Resources

Railways, Roadways, Water Transport (Inland and Coastal), Air Transport, Pipelines - These Modes of Transport Are to Be Studied with Regard to

Communication – Importance of Communication in Rural Development and Its Policy. Importance of Infrastructure as Key to the Development of an Industrial Economy.

Industries

Study of the Location and Distribution of Important Industrial Centres; a General Comparison of Disparities.

Major and Minor Industrial Regions – Factors Governing Their Growth

Location, production and growth of the following industries

Tourism Industry

Regional Economic Development

Map Work

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