Soil Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

Describe any two main features of subsistence agriculture.

Give reasons for the recent growth of sugar industry in South India.

Name the ways of liquid waste management.

With reference to the Natural Vegetation of India, classify the following trees under the heading: Kind of forests with which they are associated:
Chir Pine, Teak, Casuarina, Ebony, Rosewood, Khajuri, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Babul.

In what way does the cotton industry contribute to the economy of India? Mention any three relevant factors.

What advantage does Vizag Steel Plant have with reference to its location?

What are the problems of the sugarcane cultivators in the Northern States?

Write in short about Coimbatore cane.

Explain how minerals and energy are economically important.

India's water crisis is a complex issue that stems from multiple factors. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to increasing water demand. Climate change exacerbates the situation, causing erratic rainfall patterns and affecting water sources.
(a) What are the other possible reasons for scarcity of India?
(b) What step will you suggest to government of India to reduce the scarcity of water?