Mention four factors that have contributed to the growth of the Hugli Industrial Region. Name four important industries of this area ?
Factors are :
i. The discovery of coal and iron in Chotanagpur plateau, tea plantation in Assam and processing of deltaic Bengal's jute.
ii. Its port site is best suited for export of raw materials and import of finished goods from various places.
iii. It is well connected by roads, railways and waterways.
iv. Cheap labour can be easily found here.
Industries : Machinery, Electrical, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical Industries.
With reference to tea cultivation, answer the following :
i. Mention the geographical requirements for the crop.
ii. Name the main tea growing areas in Srilanka.
iii. Mention two problems faced by the tea cultivators in India.
i. Name the port which was constructed to reduce the traffic at the Mumbai port.
ii. What special features and facilities does the new port have?
Mention two main uses of manganese. Name two countries to which India exports this mineral.
Which is the oldest cotton textile manufacturing area in India ? Mention any three reasons for the growth of the cotton textile industry in this area.
Differentiate between :
i. A natural harbour and a man - made harbour.
ii. Telecommunications and Mass Communication
