Study the climatic data of two cities in India given below and answer the following questions.
Cities |
T/R |
J |
F |
M |
A |
M |
J |
J |
A |
S |
O |
N |
D |
A |
T |
14 |
17 |
23 |
29 |
34 |
35 |
31 |
30 |
29 |
21 |
20 |
15 |
R |
25 |
21 |
16 |
10 |
10 |
68 |
186 |
170 |
125 |
14 |
2 |
9 |
|
B |
T |
25 |
26 |
28 |
31 |
33 |
33 |
31 |
31 |
30 |
28 |
26 |
25 |
R |
4 |
13 |
13 |
18 |
45 |
45 |
87 |
113 |
119 |
306 |
350 |
135 |
i. What is meant by sex ratio ? State the sex ratio in India according to 2001 census ?
ii. Mention any four factors which account for the low sex ratio in India.
State the importance of Shanghai with reference to its location, industries, hinterland and exports.
i. Explain any four conditions which have made the Northern Plains ideally suited for different forms of irrigation.
ii. Why tank irrigation the most popular form of irrigation in the Peninsular Plateau ?
i. The Northern Plains ideally suited for different forms of irrigation because:
i. It is rich in fertile soil.
ii. It is home of mighty rivers flowing from Himalayan ranges.
iii. Its slope is so gentle that any kind of irrigation is curved out.
iv. Its soft soil makes it easy to dig canals ans sink well.
ii. Tank irrigation the most popular form of irrigation in the Peninsular Plateau beacuse:
i. The Undulating relief and hard rocks make it difficult to dig canal and wells.
ii. Most of the rivers of this regions are seasonal and dry up in the summer seasons.
Discuss four main factors that have contributed to japans status as a leading fishing nation.