State two factors which favour the silk industry in Karnataka.
Two factors which favour the silk industry in Karnataka are :
(i) It has enough fresh water from alkaline salts for the processing of silk fibre.
(ii) Favourable temperature i.e. between 16°C to 30°O is suitable for silk worms.
Give two reasons why the woollen industry has not developed as well as the cotton industry in India.
In what way does the cotton industry contribute to the economy of India ? Mention any three relevant factors.
Give geographical reasons for the following :
i. Tea is grown on hill slopes.
ii. Silver oak and banana trees are grown on coffee plantations.
Name a state which produces short staple cotton. Which climate and soil conditions favour the cultivation of cotton in the state mentioned ?
Explain the following :
i. The propagation of rubber by the bud grafting method.
ii.The propagation of sugarcane by ratooning.
iii. The propagation of paddy by transplantations.
