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In what way is the location of India similar to the location of Australia and in what way does it differ ?


An imaginary line 'tropic of cancer' divides India almost into two halves, similarly an imaginary line 'tropic of Capricorn' divides Australia almost into two halves. 

India and Australia differ in longitudinal extent that is 2933 Km of India and 4023 km of Australia.

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Explain with two examples the role played by mountain ranges in the distribution of rainfall in India during the south-west monsoon period. 

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What is the meaning of subsistence agriculture ? Explain how Indian agriculture has changed from subsistence type of farming ? 

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Explain the role played by any two geographical factors in the location of industries in India. 

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Differentiate between inshore fishing and deep - sea fishing as practised in India.

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Which state has the highest percentage of urban population and which state has the lowest percentage ? Give one reason for each. 

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Name the minerals known as 'black gold' and 'liquid gold'. Name a major producing area for each in India. 

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Give reasons to explain why canal irrigation is mainly carried out in the Northern Plains.

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Discuss the factors that cause problems for the Kolkata port. 

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What is the extent of the National Capital Region ?

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