Short Answer TypeStudy the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :
10.1. Identify and name the canal shown in the map.
10.2. State any four features of this canal.
Distinguish between clustered and semiclustered rural settlements of India, stating three points of distinction.
Clustered Rural Settlements:
(i) The clustered rural settlement is a compact built up area of houses.
(ii) It is found in fertile alluvial plains.
(iii) People live in the compact villages for security or defense reason.
Semi clustered Rural Settlements:
(i) They may result from tendency of clustering in a restricted area of dispersed settlements.
(ii) Such settlements are wide spread in the Gujarat plains and in some parts of Rajasthan.
(iii) One or more sections of society choose to live a little away from the main cluster.
“Air pollution is very harmful to flora, fauna and property.” Explain any three values which can help in maintaining pollution free air to some extent.
Locate and label the following features with appropriate symbols on the given political outline map of India:
(i) The most urbanized state (2011).
(ii) The leading cotton producing state.
(iii) The Software Technology park located in Punjab.
(iv) The major coal field located in Chhattisgarh.
(v) The international airport located in Karnataka.
Long Answer TypeWhat are the two types of subsistence agriculture practised in different countries of the
world ? Describe the main features of these types.
What is the meaning of density of population ? Examine the four geographical factors that influence the distribution of population in the world with suitable examples.
Why do large scale industries choose different locations ? Explain any four factors which influence the industrial location.
“Scarcity of water on account of its increased demand, possess possibility the greatest demand in India.” Analyse the statement.
Explain any five factors responsible for the development of ‘Hugli Industrial Region’.
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