a. How is intensity of cropping calculated ?
b. Name a state having a high index of cropping intensity and give reasons for it.
a. What are the geographical conditions needed for the cultivation of groundnuts in India ?
b. What are the various uses of oilseeds ?
Give an account of fishing along the west coast of India with reference to the main fishing states, the varieties caught, the problems faced and developments in the industry.
Explain how transport is important to a developing country like India.
Transportation plays a key role in the origin and growth of industrial economy. Further, it plays a vital role in production and distribution, and also provides links between production and consumption. It reduces social distances., political fragmentation and economic isolation.
a. Give two examples of mass communications.
b. What are the advantages of satellites in communications ?