ch - 8 Agriculture in India — Geography STD 10 — Question

Which are the two most important oilseed crops of India? State the uses of ground nut.

Sundri plant is used to make boat.

Soil is not a bunch of chemicals, it is a living organism," said Sadhguru stressing the importance of healthy soil biodiversity. The planet has enough soil for only another 80 to 100 crops, which will last 60 years at the most. Sadhguru, author and founder of the Isha Foundation, says that because we are removing organic content from the soil, 40% of the world's topsoil is gone. He says we still have 15 to 25 years to turn things around, otherwise we will soon be living in the desert.
(a) What are the possible reasons for the decreasing soil fertility and what is its result?
(b) What will you do to participate in conservation of soil?

Explain the importance of textile industry.

What's the role of water bodies in determining the climate of India?

What does the following mean?
(i) Black horizontal line between 93 and 94 Northings?
(ii) Causeway in 4489

India's rivers, especially the smaller ones, have all turned into toxic streams. And even the big ones like the Ganga and Yamuna are far from being pure. The assault on India's rivers - from population growth, agricultural modernization, urbanisation and industrialisation is enormous and growing by the day.... This entire life stands threatened."
(a) What is the reason for the Indian rivers to get highly polluted?
(b) Suggest any two steps to reduce the damage.

What are the reasons for the localization of the Sugar industry in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh?

What is the objective of dumping? What precaution is taken while selecting the site for this process?

Name the two component parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?