5. Answer the following questions in about 30–40 words:
a) If we did not have the Indian Standard Time, what would be the approximate time difference between Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh and why?
b) Justify the following statement
'Plains are the most suitable areas for human
habitation.
c) Explain any two R's of environmental protection with examples.
d) Polly thinks that the main difference between states and union territories (UTS) is
that states are large and UTs are small. Do you agree with Polly? Give a reason to
support your answer.
Answers
Answer:
a ) The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat. This causes a time lag of two hours from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh to avoid confusion and to have a standard time for reference, The 82.30'Eastern Longitude has been taken as the standard time for the whole country.
b) Plains are usually highly fertile and hence most ideal for cultivation. It is very easy to make transport network in the plains. Due to above mentioned factors; plains are the best areas for human habitation. Hence, plains are thickly populated.
c) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose: Your Guide to the Four R's of Green Living. The new decade is upon us, and many of us have the same goal in mind: to be more eco-friendly. Living a more sustainable lifestyle can be very rewarding – but also a bit daunting.
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