Give three reasons to explain why Japan occupies a leading among the fishing nations of the world.
i. Japan has large continental shelf which is ideal for the growth and reproduction of fish.
ii. There are big corporations with modernized ships and equipments which organize the fishing.
iii. The big ships go in the open oceans and send back their catch to the large ships.
i. Name two canal systems in Uttar Pradesh.
ii. Give three reasons to explain why canal irrigation is a popular form of irrigation in Uttar Pradesh.
Well irrigation is still practiced in many parts of the country. Give two reasons to explain why.
i. With reference to the Kharif crops, name the months when they are:
1. Sown 2. Harvested
ii. Give an example one cereal crop and one cash crop.
i. Which sector is a major consumer of coal as a source of power ?
ii. Mention two problems faced by the coal mining industry.
i. With which crop is ratooning associated ?
ii. What are the types of soil that suit the cultivation of this crop ?
iii. Why is ratooning practiced ?
i. Mention three factors that affect water transport.
ii. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of water transport.
i. Give one disadvantage of air transport. Why is it still a popular means of transportation India ?
ii. Name the international airlines carrier of India. What is the name of international airport of Mumbai ?
