Explain two important characteristics of plantation farming. Name one important plantation crop.
Which state is the leading producer of Jute ? Give any two factors responsible for this.
(i) The yield of sugarcane is higher in the Deccan. Give two reasons for this.
(ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of ratoon cropping.
Why is the silk industry considered as a small scale industry ? Name the two types of silk produced in India.
Name any two by-products of the sugar industry. Give two uses of each.
Two by-products of the sugar industry are:
i. Molasses—It is used in alcohol industry, synthetic rubber, fertilizers.
ii. Bagasse—It is used in making card board, paper and insulation board.
Which city is known as the electronic capital of India ? Name any two major centres of electronic products.
Most of the petrochemical units are in Maharashtra or Gujarat. Give two reasons to explain why.