Name the two states where limestone is found. Mention two important uses of limestone.

 Mention three main problems of the Jute textile industry in India.

Name and define two important by-products of the sugar industry.

 Which iron and steel industry of India is located away from the main coal areas ? What is the main source of energy in the absence of coal ?

State two geographical requirements for the growth of wheat in India.

Explain the following terms :

(i) Withering

(ii) Plantation Farming

(iii) Drilling

 Give two reasons why the state of Punjab is the largest producer of woollen textiles.

With reference to the cultivation of coffee in Southern India

(i) Name the two varieties of coffee plants grown on commercial scale.

(ii) Why are coffee estates inter-planted with orange trees, cardamom and pepper vines ?

(iii) Name one state where coffee is grown extensively.

With reference to the cotton textile industry :

(i) Which is the country’s most important manufacturing center ?

(ii) State two geographical reasons for its importance.

 Mention any two problems of agriculture in India.