Road and rail transport should be complementary to each other. Discuss.
As roads can be constructed even at high gradients and sharp turns which railways cannot do so in such hilly and mountainous areas roads can complement railways. Road transport is more flexible as it provides door to door services so they can act as feeders to railways.
i. What is the importance of the readymade garments segment of this industry ?
ii. What determines the location of the ready-made garment segment of this industry ?
Why is the plastic industry called a 'Sunrise' industry ? Name two commonly used products of this industry.
i. Why are fertilizers factories located near oil refineries ?
ii. What impact did the chemical fertilizer industry have on the 'Green Revolution' ?
i. Why are the rivers of the northern mountainous region important for important for generating hydro - electric power ?
ii. Name two areas that have a high hydel power generating potential.
Give two reasons to explain why the generation of nuclear power has not developed in the developing countries in the world ?
With reference to the Kanara Coastal Zone, name the following :
i. One Manganese producing area.
ii. A city with an oil refinery.
iii. The two terminal towns of the National Highway No 17.
i. Give reasons to explain why the Kanara coastal zone lacks transport facilities.
ii. What factors have made agriculture the most important occupation of this regions ? Name any two agricultural products of the area.
