i. Mention three factors that affect water transport.
ii. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of water transport.
i. a. The rivers and canals should have a regular flow of sufficient water. Diversion of water for irrigation purposes reduces the quantity of water.
b. The presence of waterfalls, cataracts and sharp bends in the course of the rivers hinders the development of waterways.
c. Silting of the river bed reduces the dept of the water and creates problems for navigation.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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 ?
Well irrigation is still practiced in many parts of the country. Give two reasons to explain why.
Give three reasons to explain why Japan occupies a leading among the fishing nations of the world.
