With reference to any two non-conventional sources of power in India, mention the main features of each, its uses and requirements.
Name the categories into which the Indian Roads are divided on the basis of their importance.
Give an account of the Vishakapatnam port with reference to its natural advantages, its hinterland its chief imports and exports.
Mention any four factors to bring out the importance of communication in a vast country like India.
Discuss any four factors that affect the location of Industries.
The factors:
i. Raw Material: Industries, which use heavy and bulky raw materials in large quantities, are usually located near the supply of the raw materials.
ii. Power : Regular supply of power is most important for the location of industries.
iii. Labour: Cheap and skilled labour is very necessary for setting up of the Industries.
iv. Transport: It is needed to carry and transport both the raw materials and finished product.
Mention any four factors that have contributed to the settings up of the steel plant at Bhilai.
Discuss three factors that have been responsible for the industrial development in and around the Mumbai Metropolitan area.