Explain two important characteristics of plantation farming. Name one important plantation crop.
Which state is the leading producer of Jute ? Give any two factors responsible for this.
(i) The yield of sugarcane is higher in the Deccan. Give two reasons for this.
(ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of ratoon cropping.
(i) Yield in sugarcane is higher in the Deccan because:
i. Climate of Deccan is free from summer loo and winter frost.
ii. Black lava soil with high fertility and retentivity of moisture is suitable for it.
(ii) Advantage of Ratoon crop: It is labour and time saving.
Disadvantage of Ratoon crop: It yields thinner canes with low sucrose content.
Why is the silk industry considered as a small scale industry ? Name the two types of silk produced in India.
Which city is known as the electronic capital of India ? Name any two major centres of electronic products.
Most of the petrochemical units are in Maharashtra or Gujarat. Give two reasons to explain why.