How does access to source of energy and labour supply influence industrial location in the world? Explain with three examples.
Explanations:
(i) Labour supply is an important factor in the location of industries. Some types of manufacturing still require skilled labour. Increasing mechanisation, automation and flexibility of industrial processes have reduced the dependence of industry upon the labours.
(ii) Industries which use more power are located close to the source of the energy supply such as the aluminum industry.
(iii) Earlier coal was the main source of energy, today hydroelectricity and petroleum are also important sources of energy for many industries.
Why there is a great variations in ‘road density’ in India? Explain any three reasons with examples.
”There is a negative correlation between economic development and population growth throughout the world.” Support this statement with examples.
How do various types of chemicals used in modern agriculture create water pollution in India? Explain.
Explain any three reasons for the sharp rise in overseas trade of India, after Independence.
'Nature and human are intricately intertwined.' What human values are required to sustain this relationship? Explain.
Why does quality of roads very greatly between developed and developing countries of the world? Explain any three reasons.
Examine the three strategies of development adopted by the government to increase food grains productions just after independence.
Study the diagram showing the class wise distribution of urban population of India, according to 2001 census and answer the questions that follow:
(13.1) Identify the label the class of city as shown by ‘A’ in the diagram.
(13.2) Mention any four characteristics of such type of cities.
