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. 

Account for the southward shift of the sugar industry in India.

Why is the plastic industry called a 'Sunrise' industry ? Name two commonly used products of this industry. 

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. 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. 

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.
 

Give two reasons to explain why the generation of nuclear power has not developed in the developing countries in the world ?

What are the following?

i. Mumbai High 

ii. Sagar Samrat

Road and rail transport should be complementary to each other. Discuss.