Why there is a great variations in ‘road density’ in India? Explain any three reasons with examples.
The reasons:
(i) Nature of terrain and the level of economic development are the main determinants of density of roads.
(ii) Construction of roads is easy and cheaper in the plain areas while it is difficult and costly in hilly and plateau areas.
(iii) Therefore, not only the density but also the quality of roads is relatively better in plains as compared to roads in high altitude areas, rainy and forested regions. The density of road is high in most of the northern states and major southern states. It is low in the Himalayan region, northeastern region, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Why does quality of roads very greatly between developed and developing countries of the world? Explain any three reasons.
”There is a negative correlation between economic development and population growth throughout the world.” Support this statement with examples.
'Nature and human are intricately intertwined.' What human values are required to sustain this relationship? Explain.
How does access to source of energy and labour supply influence industrial location in the world? Explain with three examples.
Study the diagram showing the class wise distribution of urban population of India, according to 2001 census and answer the questions that follow:
(13.1) Identify the label the class of city as shown by ‘A’ in the diagram.
(13.2) Mention any four characteristics of such type of cities.
How do various types of chemicals used in modern agriculture create water pollution in India? Explain.
Examine the three strategies of development adopted by the government to increase food grains productions just after independence.
Explain any three reasons for the sharp rise in overseas trade of India, after Independence.