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.
What is the role played by the physical features in the development of railways?
The Himalayan region in the north is almost entirely devoid of railway due to its rugged topography. Obviously, level land, high density of population and rich agriculture have presented the most favourable features for the development of railways.
a. Give two examples of mass communications.
b. What are the advantages of satellites in communications ?