ch - 2 Map of India — Geography STD 10 — Question

From where does the TATA Iron and Steel Industry obtain limestone, dolomite and man power?

Which is the most important and widespread fibre crop of India? What kind of soil is traditionally suited to this crop and why?

Why is national water policy formulated? State it's one of the objectives.

The total road network in India is 63.32 lakh km comprising all categories of roads - national & state highways and urban & rural roads which is the second largest in the world. National Highways (NH) account for 2% of the total road network and carry over 40% of total traffic. The National Highways have a total length of 1, 44,955 km, which in totality serve as the arterial network of the country.Source: https://www.indianeconomy. net/economy/sectorslindia-is-the-sixth-largest-industrial-countryl
(a) Why transport network is compared to blood vessels in the body?
(b) National Highways (NH) account for nearly 2% of the total road network and carry over 40% of total traffic. State its effect.

How industries cause pollution of water?

Defines electrostatic precipitators.

Which part of the map is least developed. Provide grid reference and the reason for your answer.

Why is road transport in India considered more useful than rail transport? State two reasons in support of your answer.

From where does the Rourkela Iron and Steel Industry obtain limestone, dolomite and power supply?

(i) What is nuclear energy? Which elements are used in this process?
(ii) State its advantages.