'The nature and human beings are so intricately intertwined that they can’t be separated.' Substantiate the statement.
Nature and human beings are intertwined
(i) The nature & humans are inseparable.
(ii) In the natural environment, man has created social and cultural environment through mutual interaction.
(iii) Physical and human phenomena are often described in metaphors like –face of the earth, eye of the storm, mouth of the river, snout of the glacier, profile of the soil etc.
Why is the age structure considered an important indicator of population composition ? Give one reason.
Study the following diagram and answer the questions that follow :
(10.1) Identify and name the steel plant shown in this diagram.
(10.2) Name the mining fields which supply coal and limestone to this plant.
(10.3) Mention the source of water for this plant.
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow :
(9.1) Identify and name the given rural settlement pattern.
(9.2) In which type of areas do we find such type of settlement patterns ?
(9.3) Give an important characteristic of this type of settlement pattern.
“Leading a long and healthy life is an important aspect of human development.” Give an argument to support the statement.
