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 ?
In which part of India is coffee an important beverage crop and why ?
Southern part of India i.e. in Karnataka because the state fulfill the condition of growth of coffee plantation that is hill slopes, 800 - 1600 above sea level and temperature between 15 to 30 C.
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 ?