Mention two differences between the Peninsular Plateau and the Himalayas. 

a. Mention the typical characteristics features of Tropical Deciduous Forests.

b. Name two important varieties of trees growing in these forests. 

State two reasons to explain why pruning is important for tea plants.

Discuss two demerits of tube well irrigation.

a. What are the climatic conditions required for the cultivation of coffee in India.

b. Which State leads in the production of coffee ?

Give two reasons to explain why the use of renewable power resources is on the rise.

What is meant by 'intensity of cropping' ? Name the state with the highest index of intensity and the state with lowest index of intensity. 

The Chotanagpur Industrial Region is also known as the 'Ruhr of India'. Give two reasons to why explain why ?

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Why is India's share in international tourism registering a slow growth ?

i.Name the sea,  the Sediments of which now form the Himalayas.

ii. During which geological era, were the Deccan Traps fFormed ?

iii. The Volcanic activity during this era mentioned  in (ii) above, led to two great events. Name the Events.