i. What is the importance of the readymade garments segment of this industry ?
ii. What determines the location of the ready-made garment segment of this industry ?
i. Readymade garment is an important segment of textile industry as it is a labour intensive industry and generates a lot of employment. They contribute to the export of the country.
ii. It largely depends on skilled labour.
Why is the plastic industry called a 'Sunrise' industry ? Name two commonly used products of this industry.
i. Why are fertilizers factories located near oil refineries ?
ii. What impact did the chemical fertilizer industry have on the 'Green Revolution' ?
i. Why are the rivers of the northern mountainous region important for important for generating hydro - electric power ?
ii. Name two areas that have a high hydel power generating potential.
Give two reasons to explain why the generation of nuclear power has not developed in the developing countries in the world ?
With reference to the Kanara Coastal Zone, name the following :
i. One Manganese producing area.
ii. A city with an oil refinery.
iii. The two terminal towns of the National Highway No 17.
i. Give reasons to explain why the Kanara coastal zone lacks transport facilities.
ii. What factors have made agriculture the most important occupation of this regions ? Name any two agricultural products of the area.