424 + Interview Questions in Geography in Class 12 Page 8 InterviewSolution

351.	Which states and the UTs of India exhibit less than 10% population growth rate and which of them have negative growth rate?
Answer» Solution :In India two states i.e. GOA and KERALA have less than 10% population GROWTH rate. In Goa, it is 8.17% and in Kerala it is 4.68%. Amongst Union Territories, in ANDAMAN and Nicobar ISLAND it is 6.68% and in Lakshadweep it is 6.23%. Nagaland is the only state where negative growth rate has been observed and it is -0.47%.

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352.	Which one of the following is produced by rain water action?
Answer» GORGE Cliff Gully Dome Answer :C

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353.	Which state of India has the lowest literacy rate ? Mention its literacy rate also.
Answer» SOLUTION :BIHAR, 47.53 PER CENT.

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354.	Which country first introduced collective farming?
Answer» Answer :Erstwhile Soviet UNION under the SOCIALIST rarte FIRST introduced collective FARMING.

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355.	What was Thomas Malthua's theory?
Answer» Solution :THOMAS MALTHUS in his theory (1793) stated that the number of people would INCREASE faster than the food supply. Any further increase would result in population crash caused by DISEASE, FAMINE, and war. Preventive checks are better than physical checks. For future sustainability world population need to be controlled

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356.	Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones? 1.Anticyclones are low pressure systems 2.They are characterized by divergent wind circulation 3.They are indicative of dry weather conditions Select the correct answer using the code given below?
Answer» 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1,2 and 3 1 only Solution :AREAS that have higher air pressure than the SURROUNDING area are called anticyclones

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357.	Which one of the following statements about a satellite orbiting around the Earth is correct?
Answer» SATELLITE is KEPT in orbit by remote control from ground station Satellite is kept in orbit by retro-rocket and SOLAR energy KEEPS it MOVING around the Earth Satellite requires energy from solar panels and solid fuels for orbiting Satellite does not require any energy for orbiting. Solution :Satellite requires energy from solar panels and solid fuels for orbiting

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358.	Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?
Answer» Gabbro Granite Dolomite Basalt Solution :Igneous rocks form from when hot, molten rockcrystallizes and solidifies. The melt originates deep within the Earth near active plate boundaries or hot spots, then rises toward the surface. Igneous rocks are divided into TWO groups, intrusive or extrusive, depending UPON where the molten rock solidifies. EXAMPLES of intrusive igneous rocks are diorite, gabbro granite, pegmatite, and peridotite. Extrusive igneous rocks erupt ONTO the surface, where they cool quickly to form small crystals.

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359.	Why does the use of groundwater vary from state to state?
Answer» Solution :The rate of groundwater utilization is very HIGH in the river basins of north west India and PARTS of south India, where the rain water percolates down easily through the soft soils and recharge underground water table. It is also easy to construct wells and TUBE wells here. Surface water is more utilized in the CRYSTALLINE rocks of south India.

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360.	Which of the following is the main characteristic of Mediterranean climate?
Answer» HIGH TEMPERATURE throughout the year Rainfall throughout the year Rain in winter season Convectional rain Solution :In Mediterranean Region most of the rainfall occurs in winter season. Normally summer's leap is moderate

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361.	Which state is the largest producer of sugar?
Answer» SOLUTION :MAHARASHTRA

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362.	Which one of the following pairs of power projects is not correctly matched?
Answer» Papanasam-Hydropower NEYVELI-Hydropower Ukai-Thermal POWER Rana Pratap Sagar-Hydropower Solution :Neyveli Thermal Power Station is a set of power plants situated near lignite mines of Neyveli (Tamil Nadu). It is OPERATED by NLC (Neyveli Lignite Corporation). It consists of two distinct UNITS: Neyveli Thermal Power Station 1-1020 MW and Neyveli Thermal Power Station 2-1,970 MW

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363.	Which one of the following is best suited to repesent thedecadal growth of population?
Answer» LINE graph Bar diagram Circle diagram Flow diagram Answer :A

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364.	Which one of the following experiences the least annual range of temperature ?
Answer» Equator Tropic of Cancer Tropic of Capricorn Arctic Circle Solution :The sun's rays are concentrated more directly in the region round the equator. So the temperature is higher in these regions. When we move from the equator, due to the curvature of the earth, the sun's rays strike the earth surface at an angle and are ALSO SPRED over a LARGER area. So these regions do not heat to the same extent as do the equatorial regions

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365.	Which one of the following pairs of oceans and currents is not correctly?
Answer» North Atlantic Ocean: Canaries current Eastern PACIFIC Ocean: Kuroshio current South Atlantic Ocean: Falkland current Indian Ocean: Agulhas current Solution :Ocean CURRENTS are STREAMS of water CROSSING the ocean in the direction of PREVAILING winds.

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366.	Which one among the following is the major reason for low agricultural productivity in dry regions of India?
Answer» Constraints of financial resources Rural indebtedness Dependence on erratic monsoon Small SIZE of landholdings Solution :INDIAN AGRICULTURE is a VAGARIES of MONSOONS

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367.	Which one among the following is a primary rock?
Answer» Sedimentary Igneous Metamorphic None of the above Solution :Primary ROCKS are igneous rocks. It forms UNDERGROUND with original rocks. They are primary rocks as they were created before sedimentary and metamorphic ROCK

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368.	Which one of the following is NOT the part of the definition of a town as per the census of India ?
Answer» population density of 400 PERSONS per sq KM. PRESENCE of municipality, corporation, etc. More than `75%` of the population engaged in PRIMARY sector. Population size of more than 5,000 persons. Answer :C

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369.	Write short notes on drought-prone area programme. How does this programme help in the development of dryland agriculture in India?
Answer» Solution :Drought PRONE area programme was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan with the objectives of providing employment to the people in drought-prone areas and creating productive assets. Initially this programme laid emphasis on the construction of labour-intensive civil works. But later on, it emphasised on irrigation projects, land development programmes, afforestation, grassland development and creation of basic rural infrastructure such as electricity, roads, market, credit and services. Since growing population pressure is forcing the society to utilise the marginal lands for agriculture, and, thereby causing ecological degradation, there is a need to create alternative employment opportunities in the drought-prone areas. The other strategies of development of these areas include adoption of integrated watershed development approach at the micro-level. The RESTORATION of ecological balance between WATER, soil, plants, and human and animal population should be a basic consideration in the strategy of development of drought-prone areas. Broadly, the drought- prone area in India spread over semi-arid and arid tract of RAJASTHAN, Gujarat, Western Madhya Pradesh, Marathwada region of Maharashtra, Rayalseema and Telangana plateaus of Andhra Pradesh, Karantka plateau and highlands and interior parts of Tamil Nadu. The drought prone areas of Punjab, Haryana and north-Rajasthan are largely protected due to spread of irrigation in these regions. Since the focus of the programme is sustainable development of the entire ecology and provide with the irrigational facilities to the regions, therefore the dryland agriculture gets a boost. The adoption of integrated watershed management and other programmes also contribute towards common property resource, collective farming etc. which increases the size of the cultivable plots, increasing the productivity. With introduction of drought prone area programmes, even the areas in the dryland region were able to avail proper agricultural technology and therefore dryland agriculture had prospects of increased productivity.

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370.	What were the policies adopted under New Industrial Policy 1991? What were its objectives?
Answer» Solution :The new Industrial Policy was announced in 1991. Following measures were initiated under this policy: (a) Abolition of industrial licensing, (b) FREE entry to foreign technology, (c) Foreign investment policy, (d) Access to capital market, (e) Open trade, (f) Abolition of phased manufacturing programme, and (g) Liberalised industrial location programme. The major objectives of this policy were as follows: (a) Building on the gains ALREADY made, (b) Correcting the distortions or weaknesses that have crept in, (c) MAINTAINING a sustained growth in productivity and gainful employment and (d) LAST but not the least ATTAINING international competitiveness.

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371.	1. Why do you think that the iron and steel industry is basic to the industrial development of any country?
Answer» Solution :Iron and steel are basic to economic development of any country because they are the basic raw MATERIAL for PRODUCTION of all other goods- both INDUSTRIAL and commercial. All other industries are based on the products manufactured from these industries. Until and unless iron and steel are produced, EVEN a nail, which is basic to all CONSTRUCTIONS, cannot be manufactured.

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372.	Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Answer» AUTOMOBILE industry ... Los Angeles Ship BUILDING industry... Lusaka Air CRAFT industry ... Florence Iron and STEEL industry ... Pittsburgh ANSWER :d

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373.	Where do we find clustered settlements in India ? Explain their features.
Answer» Solution :Clustered SETTLEMENTS are found in fertile alluvial plains and the north - eastern states. People live in compact village for SECURITY or defence reasons, such as in the Bundelkhand region of central India and in Nagaland. In Rajasthan, scarcity of water has necessitated compact settlement for maximum utilisation of available water resources. Their features : (a) It is an area of compact or closely built up area of houses (b) The GENERAL living area is distinct and separated from the surrounding farms and pastures. (c ) The closely built - up area and its intervening streets present some recognisable pattern or GEOMETRIC SHAPE, such as rectangular of radial, linear, etc.

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374.	Why is dairy farming practised mainly near urban and industrial centres?
Answer» Solution :Fresh milk and DAIRY products produced in the dairy farming are easily sold in the NEIGHBOURHOOD urban market. Dairy products are perishable COMMODITIES THEREFORE they have to be sold at the earliest. Urban centres are LARGE market for the diary products.

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375.	Which one of the following rivers flow between Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
Answer» Namada Son Mahe Netravati Answer :A

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376.	Which is the 2nd most important agro-based industry in India?
Answer» SOLUTION :SUGAR INDUSTRY.

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377.	Which state of India is the most urbanised state ?
Answer» SOLUTION :GOA is the most urbanised STATE of India. 62.71% population of Goa lives in urban areas. After this, Tamil NADU, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Punjab have more than 50% population LIVING in urban areas.

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378.	Which of the following statements are correct? 1.Assam produces nearly 80% of jute in India. 2 Jute grows well on loamy soil. 3 Hot and humid conditions are ideal for growing jute. 4. jute is commonly cultivated with wheat in rotation Select the correct answer using the code given below
Answer» 1,2 and 3 2,3 and 4 2 and 3 only 1 and 4 only Solution :In India, Jute (corchorus spp) is produced about 75% in West Bengal (Ist rank), 16 % in Bihar (IIND rank) and about 5% in Assam (IIIrd rank) as per the statistical Data of year 2011-12. Jute grow well in LOAMY soils under hot and humid conditions-as ideal climatic condition Generally Maize/Moong/Urd(spring season)- Jute-Rice crop rotation is followed, while Jute Rice- Wheat rotation is followed on less AMOUNT.

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379.	Which sea route is called the Big Trunk Route?
Answer» SOLUTION :The NORTH Atlantic SEA route is called the Big Trunk Route.

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380.	Write a note on Mediterranean agriculture from the point of view of its importance, areas and crops grown.
Answer» Solution :Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialised commercial agriculture. . It is practised in the countries on either side of the Mediterranean sea in Europe and in north Africa from Tunisia to Atlantic coast, SOUTHERN California, central Chile, south western parts of South Africa and south and south western parts of Australia, . It is an important supplier of citrus fruits. VITICULTURE or grape cultivation is speciality of the Mediterranean region. . Best quality wines in the world with distinctive flavours are produced from high quality grapes in VARIOUS countries of this region. The inferior grapes are DRIED into raisins and currants. . This region also produces olives and LIGS. . The advantage of Mediterranean agriculture is that more valuable crops such as fruits and vegetables are brown in winters when there is great demand in European and North American markets.

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381.	1. Which is the largest sugar producing state of India?
Answer» SOLUTION :MAHARASHTRA

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382.	Which region of the Earth's surface is called doldrums?
Answer» Equatorial low pressure belt Sub-tropical high pressure belt Between `10^@` to `23.5^@` North and South Latitudes Sub-polar low pressure belt Solution :The air at the equator is GENERALLY rising. For this REASON, there is little wind in the REGION. This region of light SHIFTING winds near the equator is called the doldrums.

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383.	When it is 12 Noon at Allahabad, the time at Wellington (New Zealand) would be close to which one of the following?
Answer» 4:30 PM of the same DAY 4:30 pm of the PREVIOUS day 6:30 pm of the same day 6:30 pm of the previous day ANSWER :C

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384.	Write a short note on the following in about 30 words: (1) High-Tech industry:
Answer» Solution :This is the latest generation of manufacturing industries. It merges the applicationof intensive RESEARCH and development into the manufacturing of products of an ADVANCED scientific and engineering character. Professional (WHITE collar) WORKERS make up a large share of the total workforce and outnumber the actual (BLUE collarworkers).

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385.	1. Which is the 2nd most important cereal crop in India?
Answer» Solution :WHEAT is the 2ND most IMPORTANT cereal crop in INDIA.\

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386.	Write a note on the scope of human geography.
Answer» Solution :Geography as a FIELD of study is integrative, empirical, and practical. Thus, the reach of geography is extensive and each and every phenomenon that varies over SPACE and time can be studied geographically. HUMAN geography is defined as the relationship between the physical/ natural and the human worlds, the spatial distribution of human phenomenon and how they come about, the social and economic difference between different parts of the world." The core concern of geography as a discipline is to understand the earth a home of human beings and to study all those elements that have sustained them. Human geography covers a very wide range of fields. It not only studies presence of human phenomenon but also relationship of human and physical world, the pattern and distribution of human processes including both social and ECONOMICAL. It makes study of geography more relevant as it tries to relate the physical and man-made world with full causal understanding hence making it more APPLICABLE to our daily lives. It not only helps us to understand various problems, their causes and effects, but also helps us in finding a suitable solution for them. In the present scenario with increasing discord between human beings and nature resulting in environmental destruction, human geography becomes all the more relevant as it explains the relationship between human and nature and thus assumes highly important role in helping to bring back the environmental symphony and hence saving our planet.

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387.	Why are synthetic fibres gaining importance? Name some locations where they are located.
Answer» Solution :Synthetic fibres are widely used in the manufacturing of fabrics because of their inherent strength, DURABILITY, washability, and resistance to shrinkage. INDUSTRIES manufacturing nylon and polyester yarns are located at Kota, Pimpri, Mumbai, Modinagar, Pune, Ujjain, NAGPUR and Udhna. Acrylic staple fibre is manufactured at Kota and VADODARA.

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388.	Write any two characteristics of the Suez Canal.
Answer» Solution :Suez canal has shortened the distance between Europe and ASIA. This canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between PORT Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. (i) It gives Europe a new gateway to the INDIAN Ocean and reduces direct searoute distance between Liverpool and Colombo compared to the Cape of Good Hope route. (ii) It is a sea-level canal without locks which is about 160 km and il to 15 m deep (iii) About 100 ships travel daily and each ship takes 10-12 hours to cross this canal. (iv) The tolls are so heavy that some find it CHEAPER to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not IMPORTANT (v) A railway follows the canal to Suez, and from Ismailia there is a branch line to Cairo. (VI) A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile also joins the Suez Canal in Ismailia to supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez.

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389.	Why is the number of pastoral nomadiem decreasing in the world? Explain the main reason for it.
Answer» Solution :The number of pastoral nomads has been decreasing. The reasons are: (i) The areas operated by them is shrinking- (II) Imposition of political boundaries by the COUNTRIES. (III) The government of different countries implemented new SETTLEMENT plans for the nomads.

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390.	Which one of the following towns is NOT located on a river bank ?
Answer» AGRA BHOPAL PATNA KOLKATA ANSWER :B

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391.	Which state of India has the top rank in the 'Human Development Index' ?
Answer» SOLUTION :KERALA RANKS the HIGHEST VALUE of 0.790 (2007-08).

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392.	Why do people migrate? OR Explain the factors behind migration.
Answer» Solution :People migrate to places different from their origin for a variety of reasons. Push factors: Those factors which MAKE the place of origin seem less attractive are called push factors. The factors of unemployment, POOR living conditions, political turmoil, UNPLEASANT climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness. PULL factors: Those factors which make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin are called pull factors. The place of destination provides better job opportunities and living conditions, peace and stability, security of life and property and pleasant climate.

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393.	Why are air services limited between 10^(@) and 35^(@) latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere?
Answer» SOLUTION :Due to sparser population, LIMITED LANDMASS and ECONOMIC backwardness.

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394.	When does positive population growth takes place? Explain the geographical factors that influences the distribution of population in the world.
Answer» Solution :POSITIVE growth of POPULATION happens when the birth rate is more than the death rate between TWO points of time or when PEOPLE from other countries.

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395.	Which one of the following is a warm ocean current?
Answer» Labrador CURRENT Kuroshio current Peru current Benguela current Solution :Kuroshio current is a WARM current in the Pacific OCEAN along the southern and eastern SHORES of Japan

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396.	Which one pair of the following places is linked by Channel Tunnel?
Answer» 1. LONDON - Berlin 2. PARIS - London 3. Berlin-Paris 4. Barcelona-Berlin Answer :B

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397.	Why is the age structure considered an important indicator of population composition? Give one reason.
Answer» Solution :(i) Age structure represents the number of people of DIFFERENT age groups. (II) It helps in planning PROCESS and ESTIMATES future population.

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398.	Which one of the following gases is placed second in respect of abundance in the Earth's atmosphere?
Answer» Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Solution : In Earth's ATMOSPHERE nitrogen is most ABUNDANT while oxygen is the second most abundant

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399.	Which National Highway connects Delhi and Mumbai?
Answer» NH6 NH8 NH10 NH 12 Solution :National HIGHWAYS No-8 connect DELHI to MUMBAI VIA Rajasthan - Gujarat. It is 1428 KM in length.

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400.	Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct? 1.Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of Cretaceous period 2 The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets 3.The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Answer» 1 and 2 only 1,2 and 3 3 only 1 only Answer :B

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Which states and the UTs of India exhibit less than 10% population growth rate and which of them have negative growth rate?

Which one of the following is produced by rain water action?

Which state of India has the lowest literacy rate ? Mention its literacy rate also.

Which country first introduced collective farming?

What was Thomas Malthua's theory?

Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones? 1.Anticyclones are low pressure systems 2.They are characterized by divergent wind circulation 3.They are indicative of dry weather conditions Select the correct answer using the code given below?

Which one of the following statements about a satellite orbiting around the Earth is correct?

Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

Why does the use of groundwater vary from state to state?

Which of the following is the main characteristic of Mediterranean climate?

Which state is the largest producer of sugar?

Which one of the following pairs of power projects is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following is best suited to repesent thedecadal growth of population?

Which one of the following experiences the least annual range of temperature ?

Which one of the following pairs of oceans and currents is not correctly?

Which one among the following is the major reason for low agricultural productivity in dry regions of India?

Which one among the following is a primary rock?

Which one of the following is NOT the part of the definition of a town as per the census of India ?

Write short notes on drought-prone area programme. How does this programme help in the development of dryland agriculture in India?

What were the policies adopted under New Industrial Policy 1991? What were its objectives?

1. Why do you think that the iron and steel industry is basic to the industrial development of any country?

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Where do we find clustered settlements in India ? Explain their features.

Why is dairy farming practised mainly near urban and industrial centres?

Which one of the following rivers flow between Vindhya and Satpura ranges?

Which is the 2nd most important agro-based industry in India?

Which state of India is the most urbanised state ?

Which of the following statements are correct? 1.Assam produces nearly 80% of jute in India. 2 Jute grows well on loamy soil. 3 Hot and humid conditions are ideal for growing jute. 4. jute is commonly cultivated with wheat in rotation Select the correct answer using the code given below

Which sea route is called the Big Trunk Route?

Write a note on Mediterranean agriculture from the point of view of its importance, areas and crops grown.

1. Which is the largest sugar producing state of India?

Which region of the Earth's surface is called doldrums?

When it is 12 Noon at Allahabad, the time at Wellington (New Zealand) would be close to which one of the following?

Write a short note on the following in about 30 words: (1) High-Tech industry:

1. Which is the 2nd most important cereal crop in India?

Write a note on the scope of human geography.

Why are synthetic fibres gaining importance? Name some locations where they are located.

Write any two characteristics of the Suez Canal.

Why is the number of pastoral nomadiem decreasing in the world? Explain the main reason for it.

Which one of the following towns is NOT located on a river bank ?

Which state of India has the top rank in the 'Human Development Index' ?

Why do people migrate? OR Explain the factors behind migration.

Why are air services limited between 10^(@) and 35^(@) latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere?

When does positive population growth takes place? Explain the geographical factors that influences the distribution of population in the world.

Which one of the following is a warm ocean current?

Which one pair of the following places is linked by Channel Tunnel?

Why is the age structure considered an important indicator of population composition? Give one reason.

Which one of the following gases is placed second in respect of abundance in the Earth's atmosphere?

Which National Highway connects Delhi and Mumbai?