State any three characteristics of water transport. Why is traffic far less on the Cape of Good Hope Route'? Give two reasons.
Characteristics of water transport:
(i) Water transport does not require route construction.
(ii) It is much cheaper because the friction of water is far less than that of land.
(iii) The energy cost of water transportation is lower.
The traffic is far less on the Cape of Good Hope Route because of:
(i) Limited development
(ii) Population in the South America and Africa are limited too.
(26.1) In the given political Outline Map of the World, the following four features are shown:
(A) A major area of Commercial livestock rearing.
(B) A major Sea Port.
(C) A major Air Port.
(D) A Mega City.
Identify these features and write their correct names on the lines marked near each feature.
(26.2) In the given political Outline Map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:
(i) The state having the smallest area.
(ii) An iron ore mine of Karnataka.
(iii) A software Technology Park located in Himachal Pradesh.
Describe any five characteristics of the economic activities of hunting and gathering practiced in the world.
'Despite the setback, caused by the partition, Indian ports continued to grow after the independence.' Support the statement with examples.
