Account for the southward shift of the sugar industry in India.
Because Peninsular India has tropical climate which gives higher yield as compared to north India. The Sugar mills are mostly under co - operative sector in peninsular India which are better managed them in north India.
i. What is the importance of the readymade garments segment of this industry ?
ii. What determines the location of the ready-made garment segment of this industry ?
i. Why are fertilizers factories located near oil refineries ?
ii. What impact did the chemical fertilizer industry have on the 'Green Revolution' ?
i. Give reasons to explain why the Kanara coastal zone lacks transport facilities.
ii. What factors have made agriculture the most important occupation of this regions ? Name any two agricultural products of the area.
i. Why are the rivers of the northern mountainous region important for important for generating hydro - electric power ?
ii. Name two areas that have a high hydel power generating potential.
Give two reasons to explain why the generation of nuclear power has not developed in the developing countries in the world ?
Why is the plastic industry called a 'Sunrise' industry ? Name two commonly used products of this industry.
With reference to the Kanara Coastal Zone, name the following :
i. One Manganese producing area.
ii. A city with an oil refinery.
iii. The two terminal towns of the National Highway No 17.
