Mention one similarity and one difference between India and Australia with respect to their extent and area. 

a. Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' ? Why ?


b. Name any two tributaries of this river. 

What is market gardening ? Mention any two factors that have contributed to the increasing importance of market gardening in India.

What is the difference between Agro - forestry and Commercial farm forestry ?

The average density of population in India according to 2001 census is 324 per sq. km. Explain why West Bengal has a density of 904 per sq. km whereas Arunachal Pradesh has a density of only 13 per sq. km. 

What is thermal power ? Mention two drawbacks of thermal power. 

Name the raw materials used in the manufacture of synthetic fibres. State two advantages of synthetic fibres. 

8.

a. What are the two terminal town of the G.T. Roads ?

b. Mention two disadvantages of road transport.

State any two factors that have contributed to the development of the Mumbai - Pune industrial region. 

i. What is the difference between a 'burst and a break' in the monsoons?

ii. Explain why rainfall decreases eastwards in peninsular India and westwards in the northern plains of India.