What is the meaning of subsistence agriculture ? Explain how Indian agriculture has changed from subsistence type of farming ?
It is organised by the farmers with the sole objectives of sustaining their families. After the Green Revolution, it has changed due to introduction of HYV seeds, fertilisers irrigation etc.
Explain with two examples the role played by mountain ranges in the distribution of rainfall in India during the south-west monsoon period.
Which state has the highest percentage of urban population and which state has the lowest percentage ? Give one reason for each.
Name the minerals known as 'black gold' and 'liquid gold'. Name a major producing area for each in India.
Explain the role played by any two geographical factors in the location of industries in India.
In what way is the location of India similar to the location of Australia and in what way does it differ ?
Give reasons to explain why canal irrigation is mainly carried out in the Northern Plains.
