a. How is intensity of cropping calculated ?
b. Name a state having a high index of cropping intensity and give reasons for it.
a. What are the geographical conditions needed for the cultivation of groundnuts in India ?
b. What are the various uses of oilseeds ?
a. Groundnut thrives the best in the tropical climate with rainfall 50 - 75 cm and temperature 20 to 30 C. It thrives in well drained sandy loam.
b. It is used in the preparation of Soaps and paints.
Give an account of fishing along the west coast of India with reference to the main fishing states, the varieties caught, the problems faced and developments in the industry.
a. Give two examples of mass communications.
b. What are the advantages of satellites in communications ?