With reference to tea cultivation, answer the following :
i. Mention the geographical requirements for the crop.
ii. Name the main tea growing areas in Srilanka.
iii. Mention two problems faced by the tea cultivators in India.
i. It requires about 25 - 30 C of temperature. Rainfall shaould be around 200 to 250 cm. Well drained laomy soil is ideal for it.
ii. Hilly areas of Hatton, Nuwara Eliya, the north of Kandy
iii. a. Lack of agricultural marketing b. Scarcity of Capital
Differentiate between :
i. A natural harbour and a man - made harbour.
ii. Telecommunications and Mass Communication
Mention two main uses of manganese. Name two countries to which India exports this mineral.
i. Name the port which was constructed to reduce the traffic at the Mumbai port.
ii. What special features and facilities does the new port have?
Mention four factors that have contributed to the growth of the Hugli Industrial Region. Name four important industries of this area ?
Which is the oldest cotton textile manufacturing area in India ? Mention any three reasons for the growth of the cotton textile industry in this area.
