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Define the term ‘Metropolitan City’.

Explain the three very important aspects of international trade.

“Nature provides opportunities and humans make use of these and slowly nature gets humanized and starts bearing imprints of human endeavour”. Analyse the statement with examples.

How does the ‘Suez Canal’ serve as a gateway of commerce for both the eastern and western worlds? Explain with suitable examples.

Mention the two principal modes of land transportation.

Name the terminal stations of ‘North-South Corridor’ of India.

Why is the increase rate highest in area under non-agricultural uses in India?

Why is about 32 percent of the available surface water can be utilised in India?

Why is there a regional variation in the density of rural roads in India ?

Why has the quality of water decreased considerably in India ? Give one reason.