Why is 'technological innovation' essential for industries? Explain.
Concept: Manufacturing
How are small scale industries different from household industries? Explain.
Concept: Household Industries Or Cottage Manufacturing
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any five from the following Geographical features with appropriate symbols:
- Raniganj - Coal mines
- Balaghat - Manganese mines
- Khetri - Copper mines
- Jamnagar - Oil refineries
- The southern-most station of North-South Corridor.
- The eastern-most metropolitan city connected by golden quadrilateral.
Concept: Distribution of Minerals in India
Locate and label the following features in the given outline political map of India.
- Bokaro - Coal mines
- Singhbhoom - Copper mines
- Jamnagar - Oil refinery
- Bailadila - Iron-ore mines
- The northern most metropolitan city connected with Golden Quadrilateral
- The eastern terminal station of East-West corridor
Concept: Distribution of Minerals in India
"Transport is an organised industry created to satisfy man's basic need of mobility." Support the statement.
Concept: Business Services > Transport
" Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to railways in the world." Support the statement.
Concept: Business Services > Transport
Explain the importance of waterways as a mode of transportation.
Concept: Water Transport
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
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Road transport is the most economical for short distances compared to railways. Freight transport by road is gaining importance because it offers door-to-door service. But unmetalled roads, though simple in construction, are not effective and serviceable for all seasons. During the rainy season these become unmotorable and even the metalled ones are seriously handicapped during heavy rains and floods. In such conditions, the high embankment of rail-tracks and the efficient maintenance of railway transport service, is an effective solution. But the rail kilometrage being small cannot serve the needs of vast and developing countries at a low cost. Roads, therefore, play a vital role in a nation’s trade and commerce and for promoting tourism. The quality of the roads varies greatly between developed and developing countries because road construction and maintenance require heavy expenditure. In developed countries good quality roads are universal and provide long-distance links in the form of motorways, autobahns (Germany), and inter–state highways for speedy movement. Lorries, of increasing size and power to carry heavy loads, are common. But unfortunately, the world’s road system is not well developed. The world’s total motorable road length is only about 15 million km, of which North America accounts for 33 percent. The highest road density and the highest number of vehicles are registered in this continent compared to Western Europe. |
- Why does freight transport by road gaining importance?
- When do unmetalled roads become ineffective and unuseful ?
- Which continent has highest road density?
Concept: Business Services > Transport
Read the following source and answer the given questions :
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The process of development of tribal area of Bharmaur started in 1970s when Gaddis were included among ‘scheduled tribes’. Under the Fifth Five Year Plan, the tribal sub-plan was introduced in 1974 and Bharmaur was designated as one of the five Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDP) in Himachal Pradesh. This area development plan was aimed at improving the quality of life of the Gaddis and narrowing the gap in the level of development between Bharmaur and other areas of Himachal Pradesh. This plan laid the highest priority on development of transport and communications, agriculture and allied activities, and social and community services. The most significant contribution of tribal sub-plan in Bharmaur region is the development of infrastructure in terms of schools, healthcare facilities, potable water, roads, communications and electricity. But the villages located along the river Ravi in Holi and Khani areas are the main beneficiaries of infrastructural development. The remote villages in Tundah and Kugti areas still do not have sufficient infrastructure. |
- Why is it necessary to develop infrastructural facilities for integrated development of a region? Explain.
- Mention the main objective of 'integrated tribal development project' in Bharmaur region.
- Explain the outcome of tribal development subplan in this region.
Concept: Concept of Sustainable Development
"Television (T.V.) has emerged as the most effective audio-visual medium in India." Explain the statement.
Concept: Communication Networks
"Konkan railway" is the important achievements of the Indian railways. Support the statement.
Concept: Land Transport
Explain the causes and consequences of air pollution.
Concept: Environmental Pollution - Introduction
Explain the causes and consequences of water pollution.
Concept: Environmental Pollution - Introduction
Examine any five factors which are responsible for population flow from rural to urban areas in India.
Concept: Factors Influencing the Distribution of the Population
How are large scale industries different from cottage industries? Explain.
Concept: Household Industries Or Cottage Manufacturing
"High technology, is the latest generation of manufacturing activities." Examine the statement.
Concept: Industries Based on Ownership
"The quaternary sector along with the tertiary sector has replaced most of the primary and secondary employment." Support the statement.
Concept: Quaternary Activities
Explain any two ways to conserve minerals in India.
Concept: Conservation of Minerals Resources
Why should the non-conventional sources of energy be promoted? Explain.
Concept: Distribution of Minerals in India
Explain the attractions which promote tourism across the globe.
Concept: Some Selected Examples
