Mention any two problems of agriculture in India and explain the steps taken by the government to tackle these problems.
With reference to sugarcane cultivation in the Philipines, answer the following:
a. What are the "Centrals" ?
b. How is the cane propagated ?
c. Name the main growing areas.
d. Which ports handle the exports ?
a. What are conditions necessary for the cultivation of soybean in China ?
b. What are the uses of this oilseed ?
a. Name the grade of iron ore mined in India.
b. Which two states are the leading producers of iron ore?
a. Where in India is the jute textile industry concentrated ? Explain two important factors why this industry has flourished in the mentioned area.
b. In what forms is jute exported from India?
c. Mention two problems faced by the industry.
a. It is concentrated in West Bengal.
i. Raw material is easily available and soil is favourable for the growth of jute.
ii. India is an exporter of jute textiles and Kolkatta with major ports helps in export.
b. In raw form.
c. i. Increasing competition from artificial fibres and packaging materials.
ii. Old and Obsolete machinery.