Explain any three reasons for the sharp rise in overseas trade of India, after Independence.
The reasons:
(i) Transport: With expansions of rail, ocean and air transport, better means of refrigeration and preservation, trade has experienced spatial expansion.
(ii) Population: Standard of living of the population determines the demand for better quality imported products because with low standard of living only a few people can afford to buy costly imported goods.
(iii) Ports: The chief gateways of the world of international trade are the harbours and ports. Cargoes and travelers pass from one part of the world to another through these ports.
Examine the three strategies of development adopted by the government to increase food grains productions just after independence.
How does access to source of energy and labour supply influence industrial location in the world? Explain with three examples.
How do various types of chemicals used in modern agriculture create water pollution in India? Explain.
”There is a negative correlation between economic development and population growth throughout the world.” Support this statement with 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.
Why there is a great variations in ‘road density’ in India? Explain any three reasons with examples.
'Nature and human are intricately intertwined.' What human values are required to sustain this relationship? Explain.
Why does quality of roads very greatly between developed and developing countries of the world? Explain any three reasons.
