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Question -9
(a)Give two reason as to why Mumbai has developed into an important cotton
textile centre.
[2]
(b)(i)What are basic industries?
(ii)Give one example of a basic industry in India.
[2]
(c)(i)Name two petrochemical industries in India.
(ii)Mention the most important factor for location of sugar industries. [3]
(d)Briefly answer the following:
(0)From where does the Rourkela steel plant obtain its supply of coal?
(ii) From where does the Tata iron and steel plant obtain its supply of iron ore?
(iii)Name two cities that are important for the production of electronics. [3]
Question -10
(a)With reference to water ways answer the following questions:
(i)Mention two advantages of inland water transport.
(ii)Why is inland water transport not well developed in India?
[2]
(b)Even though all means of transport are well developed in India, yet, road
transport remains the most popular means of transport. Justify this statement.[2]
(c) Give a reason for each of the following:
(1) Roadways is not well developed in North East India.
(ii)Railways are under the public sector.
(iii)A good network of transport is of great help for the development of the
economy
[3]
(d) (i)Give two dis advantages of airways.
(ii)Why is there an increase of airway traffic in recent years?
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Question -11
(a) (i)What do you mean by segregation of waste?
(ii)Why is segregation of waste essential before its disposal ? [2]
(b)What is leachate? Why is it harmful for soil and water
[2]
(c)Briefly answer the following:
(i) What is the benefit of composting ?
(ii) What can an individual do to reduce waste at home?
(iii)What do you mean by dumping?
[3]
(d) (i) How can recycling of waste help in reducing waste?
Explain with suitable examples.
(ii)Mention one initiative taken by the Government to manage waste.
(iii) How can you as an individual contribute towards waste management?
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